Once again, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is making International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration compulsory. As per its latest notice, TRCSL is implementing its IMEI registration system where unregistered mobile devices will be disconnected from local networks. This will take effect from January 29, 2025, though phones already connected to any […] The post Mobile phones without a valid IMEI to be blocked by TRC (again) appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

Sri Lanka Police recently unveiled its e-traffic app to combat traffic violations. The app lets users upload photos or videos of an offense, which are sent directly to the SL Police for action. However, the launch is already off to a rocky start amid data privacy and security concerns. Red flags galore Where’s the app […] The post Sri Lanka Police relaunched a surveillance app for you to sideload appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

Meetups and networking events in specific niches aren’t new in Sri Lanka, particularly when it comes to tech-related sectors. But dedicated spaces for freelancers aren’t something you see every day, especially given the interest. In Sri Lanka, there are reportedly around 150,000 freelancers, according to a 2022 ICTA survey. However, even as the sector shows […] The post Zainab Idris: Building your freelance network appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

PickMe has revealed that its food delivery service, PickMe Food is now available in Jaffna and Galle. PickMe’s Head of Business Operations – Food and Marketplace Nuzrath Nazar made the announcement public stating that the company now offers customers in the two districts “the best of local and international cuisines right to your doorstep.” Previously, […] The post PickMe Food expands to Jaffna and Galle appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

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Sri Lankan YouTuber Manitha Abeysiriwardena, better known as ManiYa, has raised over USD 4,000 for the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (Apeksha Hospital). Initially setting up a goal of USD 1,000, the YouTuber managed to cross the target in less than 30 minutes. The stream raised USD 4,318 (~LKR 1.2 million) for the cause. […] The post YouTuber ManiYa raises over $4,000 for Apeksha Hospital appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

Early-stage venture capital firm nVentures has announced its first exit–Singapore-based KAST Finance’s acquisition of Sri Lankan Web3 startup Kaiju Labs. While an exact figure has not been disclosed, the firm states that its investment yielded a 2X Multiple on Invested Capital with a 48.6% Internal Rate of Return. Co-founded by LiveRoom‘s Sameera Nilupul and Chameera […] The post Singapore’s KAST snaps up Sri Lankan Web3 startup Kaiju Labs appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

Following the appointment of the new Cabinet of Ministers, a gazette was issued putting the Ministry of Digital Economy under the president’s purview. Additionally, the ministerial portfolio for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development also comes under the president’s purview. The announcement comes weeks after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially appointed Axiata’s Hans Wijesuriya Chief Advisor […] The post Digital Economy is now its own ministry appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

The President’s Media Division has announced ICTA’s new Board of Directors with the recently appointed Hans Wijesuriya chairing the team. In addition to Hans, the eight-member board includes: The President Media Division states that the appointments are part of the new administration’s efforts at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation while aiming “to boost economic growth, […] The post ICTA gets a new Board of Directors appeared first on ReadMe ..read more

Axiata Group’s Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya has accepted the Government of Sri Lanka’s invitation to lead the country’s digital transformation efforts. Accordingly, Wijayasuriya will take on the role of Chief Advisor on Digital Economy starting 15 January 2025. The Axiata Group confirmed the appointment stating that he will relinquish his role at the company from the […] The post Axiata Group’s Hans Wijayasuriya accepts presidential advisory role appeared first on ReadMe ..read more