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Janashakthi Group’s Innovation Shines at the National ICT Awards 2023 23rd November 2023, Colombo: Janashakthi Group recently clinched a prestigious award at the National ICT Awards NBQSA 2023 for a cutting-edge innovation: The award highlighted a digital product developed by Janashakthi Group’s IT team for Janashakthi Life, which targeted a niche market, generating active community engagement. This recognition not only acknowledged the Group’s commitment to next-gen advancements but also underscored its contribution to marketplace development and competitiveness. The award ceremony, organized by BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, took place in October 2023 at the Monarch Imperial, with H.E. President Ranil Wickremesinghe serving as the Chief Guest and Hon. State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, as the Guest of Honour. “We successfully established a state-of-the-art facility to manage leads and enhance engagement. This achievement stands as a testament to the Group’s readiness and agility in adapting to changing market dynamics. ...

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?-By Anbarasan Ethirajan Officials say the city being built in the sand will rival other financial centres such as Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong Source:BBC “An economic game changer” is how officials describe Colombo Port City, a shiny metropolis soaring out of the water along the Sri Lankan capital’s seafront. Next to Colombo’s leafy business district, the huge expanse of sand reclaimed from the sea is being transformed into a high-tech city which will host an offshore international financial centre, residential areas and a marina – prompting comparisons with Dubai, Monaco or Hong Kong. “This reclaimed land gives Sri Lanka a chance to redraw the map and to build a city of world class proportions and functionality – and compete with Dubai or Singapore,” Saliya Wickramasuriya, a member of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, told the BBC. But critics question ...