Please stop licking their unwashed butt

*expensive

i won't say i don't like the mental design of this.. but we could've had a Hypertall Building instead of this.. it would be be much better contribution for the Colombo Skyline & would've created much attention in international stage.

Hey guys, got to know of a new scam going around these days from a friend who almost fell victim to it. Thought of spreading awareness in case it's more widespread.

The premise is basically as follows: somebody calls you saying that a parent/loved one met with an accident and mortally wounded, was rushed to hospital. They then say that the doctors have asked to buy an expensive medicine asap and offers to buy it for you from a nearby pharmacy sounding like a good Samaritan (while you're panicking and not of sound judgment) and after a few minutes will ask you to ezcash them the amount they are missing (as they obviously underestimated the real price of the medicine which they can't afford).

Here's where they try to fool you. They will also let you speak to a "doctor" btw to sound credible and lull you into a false sense of security, and you'll be able to hear the typical beeps and shit expected in a hospital environment. Do not be fooled.

My friend coincidentally couldn't get in touch with their dad over the phone to make matters worse and he still raced to the hospital and had checked patient records to see if his father was brought in and that's when he realized it was fake af.

If you guys get such a call, try to verify asap. Best to contact the police, TRCSL, cyber crime division and anything else that's specialized in catching these mfs as seen in the news.

Stay safe out there

Sri Lankans love Japanese vehicles, but is this a global trend or unique to us?

I (23F), doing a job now, is in a very tough situation in my life. I just want to know, do any of your parents check your bank statements and savings accounts and threatens you to show the transactions, not to get your money, but to question you and see what you have spent on. My father does that. I have argued with him multiple times saying that it's my hard earned money and I don't have to show it. But there's so much fear I have for him and I can't keep crying at the things he tells me if I don't do according to what he says because I just end up crying and ruining my whole mindset for weeks. So I sometimes just end up showing my statements to him.

Apart from the whole "it's my money and I don't need to show it to anyone" reason why I can't show my bank statements is because I'm spending on some exams which are a quite expensive, but he thinks I have finished them cause I have lied to him. Why did I lie to him? Because of the extreme pressure he gives me and because he would start restricting me from even going out with my friends once in two months if he gets to know that I failed. Why did I fail? Because I was mentally so exhausted and depressed because of things happening in my life and so badly wanted a break, but my father wouldn't allow me to take it. So I had to keep going and finally I ended up failing multiple exams. I just can't sometimes. I think about the fear of the lies and the solutions I have to come up with and the immense control he has on me and it drives me insane. I tried moving out, but it ended up backfiring on me. So now I don't even know what to do? I feel like I'm sitting on so many lies that I have told my father and on top of that how he sort of threatens me that he wants to see my most confidential information

I have my final exams coming in a couple of months and I just can't ruin it because of him constantly telling me that he wants to check my bank statements. I have ruined my exams multiple times because of a stupid fight he'd always start before my exams, but I can't do that this time, cause I so badly want to pass and be qualified. What do I even do?

Is this normal for Dialog 5G speeds at around 8pm SLT? I’m thinking of upgrading my router to an AirFibre router. Thoughts?

Hi everyone,

My wife and her sisters (early to mid 20s) are planning to visit Sri Lanka next month for 10 days. I wanted to know if Sri Lanka is safe for 3 women traveling around the country and if there are things they should keep in mind while they are there?

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

My previous post got removed because it apparently came across as job-related, so let me try this again. I'm not advertising anything or looking for a job. I'm just hoping to learn from people already working in the Sri Lankan tech industry.

I recently graduated with a Computer Science degree, specializing in Software Engineering, and I've become really interested in Cloud Engineering and DevOps.

To be honest, I regret how I spent my time at university. I mostly focused on coursework and getting through exams. I didn't build many personal projects, go after internships, or work on certifications. Looking back, I definitely should've done more outside of my degree.

Now I'm trying to make up for it, but there are so many different learning paths that I'm not sure where to begin.

I'd love to hear from people in Sri Lanka who work in Cloud or DevOps.

If you were starting from scratch today, what would you learn first? Which certifications did you find genuinely worthwhile? Are there any courses, YouTube channels, or resources that helped you the most?

I'd also love to hear your own story. How did you get into Cloud or DevOps in Sri Lanka? What mistakes did you make, and what would you do differently if you were starting over today?

Thanks in advance. I'd really appreciate hearing from people in the community.

Those in your late 20s and 30s, I’m curious to know your usual sleep times.
No matter how hard I try, I struggle to get to sleep at a decent hour. Everyday it’s past 12 ( average being 1am+ ) that I finally manage to come to bed. I want to know if there are others out here facing the same struggle.

Hi guys,
I’m doing a small gaming pc assembly business in Australia. I often get offers from friends in SL to send them VGA’s etc. because it’s cheap here compared to Sri Lankan price. I thought of sending via Air freight which will take around a week to arrive. I’m not sure about Tax, declarations, customs etc. any guidance would be really appreciated 👍 If its doable, my plan is to send Macbooks, Gaming pcs, Pc parts and mobile phones on demand via air freight. Any thoughts, suggestions, guidance would be awesome ❤️

I use a Samsung phone and Mobitel. If I call someone I can't use the internet at the same time and instructions say to set VoLTE on, so why this problem?

Part time jobs in colombo for 17 year olds

From time to time I take hard candy (mostly lollipops) during intense but I'd prefer if there are sugar-free alternatives that last longer in the mouth. Doesn't have to be lollipops.

Any good suggestions?

Talking about a few acres

Hey everyone, I’m an 18F .I recently completed my Cambridge London A/L in the Commerce stream as a private candidate.

I’m currently thinking about moving abroad for my undergraduate studies and hopefully building my career and settling overseas in the long term. My parents are supportive of this decision as long as it is financially manageable, with a budget of around LKR 5–6 million per year.

I achieved 3 A s in my AS Levels and I’m expecting around 3 A grades for A2 as well. I’m interested in pursuing Finance/Economics because I genuinely enjoy the field, and in the future I would like to work in areas such as management consulting, wealth management, asset management, investment banking, or other high-finance careers.

Initially, I was mainly considering Australia, but after researching more, I became concerned about the competition among commerce graduates, the difficulty of getting PR with a business-related degree, and the overall cost of living. Since I don’t have relatives there, I’m also worried about managing accommodation and living expenses while studying and working part-time.

I also considered the UK because I have cousins there, which could help reduce accommodation costs and make things slightly easier financially. However, with the current immigration situation, economic conditions, and uncertainty around long-term settlement, I’m not sure if it would be the best option for someone who wants to build a career and eventually stay there.

At the moment, I’m looking into countries in Europe such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and other options, as well as some Asian countries like Japan. I’m trying to find a country that offers a good balance between education costs, career opportunities in finance, quality of life, and realistic long-term settlement opportunities.

I would really appreciate hearing from Sri Lankans who have moved abroad. Which country did you choose, what did you study, and how has your experience been? Do you feel moving abroad for undergraduate studies was the right decision, or would it have been better to complete a degree in Sri Lanka and move abroad for a Master’s?

For someone interested in finance/economics, which countries do you think offer the best ROI and the best opportunities for building a stable career? I’m also interested in knowing which countries are more immigrant-friendly and offer a realistic pathway to PR.

I would love to hear your personal experiences, especially from people who studied commerce/finance abroad and are now working overseas. Also, should I still keep countries like Australia and the UK as options, or are there better alternatives I should explore?

Thank you so much for any advice!

Guys are these prices normal ? I feel like I am going to the most expensive ones and people are expensive the same for much much cheaper

River boat madu safari we paid 150 USD for 4 adults 1 child

Minneriya safari wild we paid 260 USD

Sigiriya village tour we paid 25 USD per person.

Please help me out

Is there is any place or ways to get ride sugar free pack.
I use them as my gym pre-work out
anywhere I can get it in packs in discounted price like for a month of supply

Idk but I feel really awful recently. I think i realised I never really connected with my parents. Since the beginning I was in international schools so all my studies and education was done in English. I never learned sinhala well enough to read or write. I could only speak in super simple sinhala. I dont think i ever connected super deeply with my parents cause they never learned English and I never learned sinhala well enough to articulate my feelings. I am a bit older (above my teens) now so its a not that big of issue but man, I feel like I missed out on something. Anyone else had this experience before?

Hey everyone,

​I’m currently looking into migrating / studying abroad from Sri Lanka, and I’ve seen several agencies offering "show money" services where they lend you money to show in your bank account for visa requirements.

​Since I haven't done this before, I’m trying to understand how the process actually works behind the scenes:

​How do these agencies handle the money transfer?

​What are the typical fees/interest rates they charge for this?

​How long do they leave the funds in your account?

​What kind of agreements or collateral (promissory notes, blank cheques, property deeds) do they usually demand?

​Most importantly: Have any of you used this and had issues with visa rejections or bans due to sudden large deposits?

​Would really appreciate hearing about any real-life experiences or advice on whether this is worth the risk or if it's better to avoid it completely.

​Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thanks for the feedback. Just to add context to the post: I actually have the required funds tied up in a property that I plan to sell. The challenge isn't an inability to settle the amount, but rather the 6-month seasoning rule for visa show money. Liquidating the property (within couple of months) won't meet that 6-month bank statement requirement in time for my current deadline.

What Advice/ suggestion would give to me about local uni in general and about science.
(Especially if I want a scholarship for higher studies)

They keep taking this down idk why

Basically the title, I’m about to end my first sem and just realized a handful of people have already had an idea on what they want to do , if they’re going for higher studies or not , some are involved in research at nifs and all that .

I feel like I’m behind in that sense like I have no idea what I want to do , but also don’t want to struggle last minute.

So I would appreciate any advice on how I should spend my next years in Uni/ what I should do(especially if I want a a scholarship for my higher studies) .

I’m in science faculty btw.

I'm considering placing an order through LifeStore.lk (formerly SLT Teleshop) and wanted to hear from people who have actually used it.

Has anyone here purchased anything from their website?

• Was the ordering process smooth?
• How long did delivery take?
• Did everything arrive as expected?
• How was their customer service if you needed it?
• Any issues with warranties or returns?

Overall, would you recommend buying from them, or should I look elsewhere?

I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

Hope the victims of this scandal are on the case constantly because it seems many are waaaay too comfy with this guy getting away with all that cash lolll

He's damaged Sri Lanka's rep and trust as a concert venue too.

The concert was postponed almost eight months ago! No public breakdown of how many people have been refunded or what happened to the investigation.

Shouldn't PickMe be held accountable too?