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May 30, 2025

By Indika De Zoysa As a parent, I often find myself straddling two worlds. One is grounded in the values I was raised with—structure, face-to-face connection, measured exposure to the outside world. The other is the reality my child is growing up in; vast, borderless, and deeply intertwined with the digital. What was once supplementary […]

February 13, 2025

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has recently observed an increase in fake job advertisements circulating on social media and other platforms and frequent misuse of the official logo of the Bank to deceive the public by claiming that they are offering job opportunities at CBSL. In this regard, we kindly seek […]

January 14, 2025

Amplifying a Voice Beloved on Social Media: How Saasha K Uses TikTok to Raise Awareness and Inspire Change In today’s digital world, social media has become a powerful tool not just for entertainment but for raising awareness and sparking meaningful conversations. Among the numerous influencers making their mark on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, one […]

December 3, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, the Australian government has recently enacted legislation that bans social media platforms from allowing children under the age of 16 to access their services. This landmark decision aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the mental health implications of social media use among adolescents. The influence of social media on the […]

November 25, 2024

MullenLowe Sri Lanka will host clients and staff in an exclusive digital training program themed ‘Beyond Digital & Social Media’ (BDSM). The workshop will be held as an all-day session on Thursday, 28th November 2024, at Courtyard by Marriot and led by Roald van Wyk and Vaseem Edroos. Roald van Wyk is the […]

November 18, 2024

Dr Naresh Bana Over the last few weeks, it is noticed that an alarming narrative being built, which initially took life in social media but soon has found its way to mainstream media as well. A couple of social media handles began sharing their (ill-informed) concerns that the Adani Group, to which the Bangladesh government […]

August 14, 2024

In a world where clicks can spark movements, today’s youth are harnessing the power of social media to not just entertain but to educate, share experiences, and advocate for a better future. As the world celebrates International Youth Day 2024 under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” it’s impossible […]

May 2, 2024

Meta alone is on track to surpass all global linear TV in advertising revenue by 2025 WARC Global Advertising Trends: Social media reaches new peaks 2 May 2024 – Social platforms dominate the global media landscape, and wield huge influence over how brands reach their audiences. According to WARC Media’s latest forecasts, social media is […]

March 29, 2024

30th April 2024 is the International Day to End Corporal Punishment; physical abuse is the most common form of abuse affecting 1.3+ billion children annually around the world. However, neither the Government of Sri Lanka nor the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) seem to recognise the significance of this day despite the fact that Sri […]

December 5, 2023

Embodies the strength of Social Media in leading the change to support hearing impaired persons and recognition for sign language Seylan Bank introduced Sri Lanka’s first ‘Signfluencer’ with the aim to advocate recognition for sign language and support the user community by creating an opportunity to unlock their potential in the social media platforms. Seylan […]

In the age of social media, it’s about co-creating safety and not control

Request for Public Awareness on Fake CBSL Job Advertisements.

Amplifying a Voice Beloved on Social Media – Saasha K

The Impact of Australia’s Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka to Conduct Next Gen Digital Boot Camp

Adani’s Bangladesh Situation has No Co-relation with Sri Lanka

Amplifying voices, Inspiring change: Sri Lankan youth continue to leverage TikTok for a better tomorrow!

Social media scales new heights as the world’s largest channel by advertising investment, forecast to reach $247.3bn this year

#NOguti 2.0 – Massive Social Media Campaign Launched to Celebrate International Day to End Corporal Punishment

Seylan Bank enables Sri Lanka’s first ‘Signfluencer’