Fast, on-the-ground military intelligence gleaned from social media, thanks to AI
By Shanika Karunasekera In times of disaster, military attack, mass uprising and political unrest, social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and even Reddit can contain vital information from on-ground witnesses worldwide. Crowdsourced information from social media can include critical details that enhance military intelligence, improving responders’ decision-making and potentially saving lives; but it is [...]
What’s the impact of Poya Day political Bana
Poya Day ‘Bana’ (sermons) in the media have over the years been increasingly hyped up in piety and if the impact has been positive on viewers and listeners, should Sri Lankan society comprising 75 percent Buddhists be in its present state? Poya Day sermons, particularly on TV, have become unabashedly politically polarised and two TV [...]
Aalul Mahfil Union office bearers for 2023/24
The Aalul Mahfil Union (AMU) held its 91st AGM at the Padang auditorium, Slave Island. Founded in 1932, AMU is the third oldest Malay organisation in the country after the Colombo Malay Cricket Club and Sri Lanka Malay Association. Its members are descendants of the late Jumaron Tunku Ousmand. Patron: M Thaj Sariffo’deen Vice Patrons: [...]
An appeal to save an ailing child
5-year-old Mohamed Rifnas is suffering from Leukemia. Dr V M Rajasekeran, a specialist in the field from Madura City has estimated the expenditure for the treatment at Rs 2,500,000. Rifnas lost his 12-year-old sister last year to the same disease. His mother passed away from Diabetes complications. His father now appeals for help from kind [...]
Diplomats sing at the Malay centenary awards ceremony
The awards ceremony of the Sri-Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) was held with the main event ‘Pasar Malam’ at the Padang Complex recently.
SLCS Members Day
The Sri Lanka China Society (SLCS) is organising a Members Day on April 30 at Bird Park, Buthgamuwa Road, Rajagiriya. The event is open to SLCS members and their guests, said its President Jinith de Silva. It will be a day of fun and fellowship from 9.30 am to 3 pm, with a buffet lunch. [...]
AAUPCC office bearers for 2023/24
The 32nd annual general meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC) was held on March 31, at the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo 7. Chief guest was Dr Ranjith Weerasinghe. President: Priyath Cabral General Secretary: Palitha Siyamabalapitiya Treasurer: S M Gnanarathna Vice Presidents: Jagath Dahanayake, Jayantha Dolawatta, Indra Jayasekara, [...]
G20 B20 meeting held in Kohima
Kosala Wickramanayake, President, International Business Council presenting gift to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphio Rio at the G20, B20 Conference held in Kohima, Nagaland on April 5. The B20 conference was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with the External Affairs Ministry of India.
Sri Lankan company sweeps 2023 global print awards
Sri Lanka’s Printcare Plc was the most awarded company at the Print Industry’s prestigious Global Packaging Excellence Awards 2023 held in Mumbai on Wednesday, March 29. Printcare carried away 17 awards. The pièce de résistance was the award to Printcare for the Global Digital Printer of the year. Digital printing has developed significantly over the [...]
A new Asian order is emerging
By Mohammed Soliman, exclusive to the Sunday Times WASHINGTON, DC – By building up the notion of the Indo-Pacific as a critical region, Shinzō Abe, the late Japanese prime minister, created a strategic framework that presaged the geopolitical and economic integration now taking place across Asia and parts of Africa. As South Asian and Middle [...]