What should be opposed is the decline of the two major national official languages, i.e. It is said that after declaring the Sinhala language as the national official language in 1956, late Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike expressed confidence that the Sinhala language would become an international language and that even foreigners would have to learn the Sinhala language to deal with Sri Lankans. Today, Japan, for example, has very little need of the English language because its economy depends on other countries’ economies to a very minimal level. In the said case, Sri Lanka opted to prioritise the national official languages without understanding the role it plays in a country’s economy and development.

By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.comPublished: 13:34 EDT, 7 June 2021 | Updated: 13:55 EDT, 7 June 2021Apple gave users the first look at its new iOS 15 at the tech giant's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Monday. 'Our new release is iOS 15. iOS 15 is revamping FaceTime, which was introduced in 2010, with new features that aim to better connect users. The feature is compatible with Apple TV and Apple Music, along with content from Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Twitch, TikTok and more. iOS 15 also releases a new feature to FaceTime that puts it in the race against the popular video conferencing platform Zoom.

The Director-General of Health Services confirmed that Sri Lanka has reported 47 more deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday (June 07). As per the Department of Government Information, the reported deaths had occurred between May 17 and June 07. They are identified as residents of Elpitiya, Wathugahamulla, Dankotuwa, Marawila, Walapane, Dedigamuwa, Waththala, Matara, Hatton, Galagedara, Wellampitiya, Uragaha, Horana, Gonapola – North, Paragasthota, Gonapola, Dehiwala, Colombo 09, Thlawakele, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee, Alawwa, Negombo, Galle, Kalutara, Darga Town, Angoda, Naththandiya, Walahapitiya, Haburugala, Moronthuduwa –Panadura, Maho, Polgahawela, Ibbagamuwa, Kandy, Bulathsinghala, Akurana, Dehiaththakandiya, Poogoda, Dompe and Veyangoda. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in Sri Lanka has risen to 1,789.

Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DR Today, Google is rolling out its latest Pixel feature drop, a massive quarterly update for its Pixel devices. If you want to install it on your Pixel 3/3 XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, or Pixel 5, just head to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update > Check For Update. With the latest Pixel feature drop, though, there’s a new setting known as “astrolapse.” Essentially, this feature records a short film that shows the stars moving across the night sky. Locked FolderAt Google I/O 2021, the company shared information about an upcoming Pixel feature called Locked Folder within the Google Photos app. Other Google Pixel feature drop updates

June 7, 2021 08:44 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 1,670 patients who were being treated for COVid-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery. This increases the country’s coronavirus recoveries to 176,045. Sri Lanka has thus far confirmed a total of 207,293 positive cases of Covid-19 while 29,506 patients infected with the virus are currently under medical care. The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 1,742.

June 7, 2021 09:35 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 650 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,610. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 207,943. As many as 176,045 recoveries and 1,742 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 30,156 active cases are currently under medical care.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited investors across the world to join on a transformational journey by investing in Sri Lanka. The President made these remarks delivering the keynote address at the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021, which commenced today (07). The three-day forum is organised by the Board of Investment, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Colombo Stock Exchange. The event will provide an overall experience and comprehensive understanding on the FDI and Capital Market opportunities in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will be able to supply high quality agricultural produce to health-conscious consumers in the region in the future.

Bots were the primary driver behind the spread of COVID-19 misinformation online, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at the sharing of different links related to the pandemic in more than 300,000 posts made to Facebook groups. Researchers found that a large portion of misinformation about Covid-19, masks and the vaccines were spread by bot accounts on social media. Posts of the study is Facebook groups with detected bot activity were 2.3 times more likely to share the false claim that masks hurt their wearer. 'In our case study, bots mischaracterized a prominent publication from a prestigious medical journal to spread misinformation.'

As recent Apple events, the WWDC conference will be an online-only event and Apple will have prepared a video conference with high production value and, hopefully, concise, to-the-point presentations. iPadOS 15Apple recently brought the M1 chip to the iPad Pro lineup and with iPadOS' next version we expect a major redesign of the homescreen. Apple could finally unveil the 14-inch MacBook Pro as well as the next 16-inch MacBook Pro. Reports have suggested brighter and higher-contrast screens on both new MacBook's, very likely mini-LED, like on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This one is unlikely, but some sources have pointed at WWDC as the announcement venue for Apple's rumored VR headset.

HNB customers can have their groceries delivered for free when shopping on the Keells online platform or mobile app (cashback offer) till 15th June 2021, Rs. Online platforms Daraz, Wasi.lk, athalangata.lk and Lovetubuy.lk will provide HNB customers with discounts of up to 10% for purchases on selected items. Easy instalment payment options up to 24 months with no handling fees are also available for customers on the online platforms throughout the month of June. Stationary provider Promate will also offer discounts of 35% for purchases on promateworld.com until June 20th. Further details on the above offers and many more discounts and promotions are available on https://www.hnb.net/personal/promotions/card-promotions.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (07) has requested all licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks to carry out essential banking services, strictly adhering to all relevant safety measures and guidelines issued in providing banking services under the ongoing travel restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19. Accordingly, all licensed banks are to make necessary arrangements to provide uninterrupted banking services, the CBSL said. The CBSL requested that bank branches should only open to provide essential services such as trade financing, treasury operations, clearing activities, payment of pensions/salaries, responding to other urgent requests and inquiries of customers. Meanwhile, staff shall report to work on a roster basis, or that the bank should only be open on specified days. Also, branch managers are to obtain prior approval of the nearest Police Station for the travel of the relevant staff by producing a request letter containing relevant information.

Therefore, experiential marketing is irreplaceable in today’s marketing landscape. Also known as engagement marketing, experiential marketing is a strategical move that invites target audiences to interact with your brand in a real-world scenario. McKinsey’s report revealed that experiential marketing, when done right, is a powerful catalyst for word-of-mouth publicity. Experiential marketing should understand the need gaps of customers while also showcasing what everyday life could be if the prospects owned your offering. Use this guide as a toolkit to begin your journey towards successful experiential marketing.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently initiated a series of virtual forums for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to highlight the advantages of listing on the Empower Board. The initial event, organized by the Matara Branch of CSE, drew an encouraging interest from the business community in Matara. He eliminated myths and fallacies on listing and explained how the capital market allows companies to build a stronger investor base and add value to the company. The viable source of capital that the Stock Market provides ensure that businesses do not miss opportunities to grow due to lack of capital. Therefore, the Stock Market is a great opportunity to raise capital for all Small and Medium Entrepreneurs.”For more information on the Empower Board and CSE visit www.cse.lk or contact Purasisi Jinadasa, Head of Origination & Issuer Relations at CSE.

Colombo, Monday 07th June 2021: Google’s largest and only local Premier Partner in Sri Lanka since 2010, Finetech Consultancy recently acquired certification as a “Great Place to Work”. The certification granted by independent consultants Great Place to Work® Sri Lanka certifies that Finetech’s working environment, human resource strategies and overall culture is employee-friendly. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture assessment and the surveys they carry out are specially designed for the relevant industry. We also took additional precautionary measures within our premises and allowed staff to work from home to ensure safety for everyone”, added Pulle. Finetech Consultancy is a Google Cloud Premier partner and Google for Education Partner headquartered in Sri Lanka with operations in Bangladesh and Maldives.

June 7, 2021 06:43 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 1,960 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (07). This brings the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country to 207,293. The total number of Covid-19 recoveries has moved to 167,304 while the death toll due to the virus stands at 1,742.