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Still Jaffna to Colombo direct train service is under repair as of today 10th of October 2024.
There are 3 daily train services available on this Jaffna – Colombo Train route.
They are Yarldevi, Vavuniya Intercity, Night Mail Train and Yaal Nila (Week End)
A/C Train used to Start from Kankesanthurai (KKS) to Colombo time had been changed by Railway Department.
Sri Lanka General Election 2024.
Sri Lanka is going to hold its latest General Election 2024 on 14th November 2024. NPP and SJB are the main contenders. Meanwhile parties like UNP and PPP don’t have much chances to win in this election as they got few votes only in the last held presidential election. Even Presidential candidate Namal Rajapakse of PPP had lost his deposit money. And in the current 2024 Parliament General Election he is not contesting in any part of Sri Lanka as a candidate. Instead his name had been included in the first place of the PPP National List.
Today 11th of October 2024, handing of Application for the Sri Lanka’s 2024 General Election will close at 12:00 Noon.
Sri Lanka New President 2024.
2024 President election in Sri Lanka was held on 21st September 2024 peacefully. Anura Kumara Disanayake of NPP sworn in as Sri Lanka’s 9th Executive President, on 22nd September 2024. Nominated President Ranil had left from his official resident. He had lost in the President election and placed in the 3rd place, behind Sajith Premadsa who was second in the election.
New Luxury Tourist Train Service on Colombo – Jaffna Route (Yarl Nila).
Yaal Nila Jaffna bound train leaves Colombo at 22:00 pm night on Fridays and will start its journey from Jaffna at 22:00pm night on Sundays only.
Ticket price first class Rs 4,000/-, Second class Rs 3,000/- and for the Third class Rs 2,000/-.
In addition, Jaffna bound DIRECT train service has been terminated.
(From 07th January 2024).
This stoppage is for to do Jaffna Train track renovation work.
Currently trains travel up to Anuradhapura or Maho station.
The direct train service is expected to commence by September 2024.
This Jaffna bound passengers need to use Bus to catch connection train service. In addition they use the Colombo – Jaffna direct Luxury bus service.
You can’t reach Nullur Temple area by Luxury bus as that area roads are closed for vehicle traffic.
Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival 2025.
Nallur Temple Annual festival for the year 2024 started on 09th August 2024.
On 2nd September 2024 it was concluded, where millions of people had visited there. 2025 Nallur Temple Festival will commence by last week of July 2025.
Luxury Bus ticket fare to Jaffna Rs 3,000/- up to Rs 4,000/-
Colombo to Jaffna Train Ticket Price .( Service is not available)
Starts from Rs 1,900/- up to Rs 4,000/-
Colombo Busses Starting Point: Marine Drive Colombo – 06.
In Jaffna Busses Starting Point: Jaffna New Bus Stand ( Muniyappar Kovilady)
Cooking Gas Home Delivery in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Litro Gas home Delivery in Colombo.
Call: 0773683070
Website: Website.
Laugfs Gas Home Delivery in Sri Lanka.
Call: 1345
Online Delivery Order here.
Starlink Internet in Sri Lanka.
American Elon Musk’s Starlink internet can be pre-order in Sri Lanka,by paying a fully refundable USD 9 deposit. Connection fee is expected to be between US$400 up to US$ 600. Starlink internet monthly subscription fee is about US$ 99 per month in Sri Lanka. This project is currently on hold due to some technical issues.
Current Sri Lanka Rupee Exchange Rate.
US Dollar – Sri Lanka Rupees. ( Bank of Ceylon Website.)
Today, Sri Lanka rupees rate against the US Dollar?
Buying 1 US$ @ Rs 288.66
Selling 1 US$ @ Sri Lanka Rs 297.66
Gold Price in Sri Lanka. Official Price (8 Grams – 1 Pawn)
24K Gold Price: Rs 198,650/- (999.9)
22K Gold Price: Rs 182,100/- (Jewel making Gold)
International Gold Price: US$ 2,636.70 / Ounce.
International Crude Oil Price: US$ 74.24
Watch Holiday Season in Colombo, Sri Lanka Video,
Sri Lanka Cost of living.
Further more, in Sri Lanka meat products, Fish, Vegetables and Fruits are priced at high price and it can’t be afford by poor and Middle class people. A bread loaf is being sold around Rs 150 up to Rs 180/- in different shops as there is no control price for it.. In addition baddy affected are the children in Sri Lanka who are in need of support from the International community..
Electric Tariff in Sri Lanka has been increased by 80%. (From 10th of August 2022). In addition again the Electricity Tariff had been increased by 80% from this month March 2023. And once again in October 2023 it had gone up by 18%. Furthermore, Sri Lanka Monthly Water supply Bill too had been Increased in August 2022. From July 01st electric tariff in Sri Lanka is going to be reduced.
Sri Lanka rupees is becoming strong against US Dollar and Sri Lanka Bank’s had decreased the interest rates for Depositors and Lenders. In July fixed deposits in the banks will earn 9.11% per annual.
Sri Lanka Vegetable , Meat products and Egg prices are still high.
Sri Lanka Vegetable, Meat Products, and Egg prices are still very high. These prices are not affordable by the common people. People are surviving with pumpkin, plantain and Tapioca even though they too are selling at high price. In addition popular Salayo fish is being sold Rs 600 per kilo. Earlier it was sold for for Rs 200/-. However, egg is being sold at Rs 55/- to Rs 65/- in the market.
Currently in this year 2024, Sri Lanka citizens are expecting high living cost as nearly all the products and services had been added with 3% – 18% VAT.
Sri Lanka Fuel Price, 01, September 2024.
92 Octane Petrol Rs 322
95 Octane Petrol Rs 377
Auto Diesel Rs 307
Kerosene Price Remains Same Rs 202
Internet, this week, Sigiriya, Tourist Attraction Entrance Ticket Price.
Foreigners US$ 30
Children US$ 15
SAARC Adults + Children US$ 15
Local Visitors Rs 100/-
Local Children Rs 50/-
Make Dialog Star Points in to your phone Reload.
In addition to check your Dialog Star Points call #141#
Then follow the instructions to find your Star Points.
If have 156 you can get 56 as reload for your phone.
Its 100 is the base remaining points.
To Reload 56 Star points
SMS Star pay 56 and send to 141
Fastest Trains in the World.
All over the world trains are doing around 250 kph (155 mph) speed.
1. Shanghai Maglev – 460 kph / 286 mph (China) (30 km in 7.30 minutes)
2. CR400 ‘Fuxing’ Train 350 kph / 217 mph (China)
3. ICE3 – 330 kph / 205 mph (Germany)
4. TGV – 200 kph / 198.5 mph (France)
5. JR East E5 – 320 kph / 200 mph (Japan)
6. Al Boraq – 320 kph / 198.5 mph (Morocco)
7. AVE S-103 – 310 kph / 193 mph (Spain)
8. KTX 305 kph / 190 mph (South Korea)
9. Trenitalia ETR1000 – 300 kph / 186 mph (Italy)
10. Above all, Haramain Javelins – 300 kmph / 186 mph (Saudi Arabia)
Restaurants in Hospital Road, Dehiwala. (Near to William Mills Junction)
1. Arcadia Restaurant. Appa Rs 40/-, Pani Appa Rs 60/-, Short Eats Rs 80/-. Closed on Poya Days.
5. New Pilawoos Hotel (Chicken Kottu Rs 750/-, Mini Kottu Rs 550/-, Roast chicken kottu and chicken cheese kottu, Egg parata, Plain Parata Rs 50/-, Poll Rotti Rs 40/-, Short Eats (Rolls, Samosa, Veg Rotti – Rs 80/-, Milk Tea: Rs 130/-, Plain Tea: Rs 50/-, iced coffee, Mojito and Achcharu, )
3. Kandos Chocolate Shop. (Chocolate Drink)
4. Bilal Resturant
5. Burgher’s Hut
6. Mummy’s Delight (Chicken Koththu Rs 800/-)
7. Milanos KKY Restaurant
8. Nicobar Restaurant. Popular for Kanji and Samosa during Ramadan Festival.
9. Keels Restaurant inside of the Keels Supermarket.
10. Keels Coffee Shop inside of the Keels Supermarket.
11. Tip Top Chinese Food Take Away
12. The Briyani Wok – Take Away
13. Arabian Shawarma
14.. Milano’s KKY Food.
15. French Bakers – Bread, bun and Short Eats. Machine Coffee and Soft-drinks.
Sri Lanka Arrival and Departure Cards.
Sri Lanka Arrival Card and Departure Cards are available ONLINE.
Furthermore complete your arrival and departure cards online. It is possible for Foreigners and Sri Lankan’s. https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation/’#/home-page
Nearly all the country people need entry visas for Sri Lanka except Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles. US Dollars, Euro, Canadian Dollars and Australia Dollars are widely accepted.
Public transport is at its best. Sea Plane and Helicopter service too are available.
In addition, Debit and Credit Cards are provided by State Banks and Private Banks. Moreover, you can apply for them through online websites. Anyhow, you have to visit the Bank office to complete the process and collect the Credit or Debit cards.
Sri Lanka National Identity Card Issuing Fee in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Government charge Rs 200/- for issuing New National Identity Card. This was recently announced by the Sri Lanka Government. This came in to effect from 1st of November 2022. In the meantime, charges for issuing duplicate NIC have been revised and the new fee for it will be Rs. 1,000/-. Moreover this too was came in to effect from 01st of November 2022.
Sri Lanka Passport.
For instance, those who want to have their new passports need to apply for it promptly. In conclusion, the new passports will be derived to their homes within 3 days. Above all, this was announced by the Government Officials.
Getting New passports.
Therefore, in Sri Lanka those who want to get passport service through one day or normal service need to get reservation first. Department’s official website http://www.immigration.gov.lk/ .
Otherwise, applicants should call the following phone number 070 7101 060.
Passport office opens from Monday to Friday 08:30 AM till 03:00 PM for those appointment holders. The Department has requested People NOT to come over there without obtaining an appointment.
Similarly, Passport Fee for under 01 Day Service: Rs 20,000/-
Normal Service Passport Fee: Rs 10,000/- (Revised on 02nd February 2024)
Child (age 16 – 03) Passport Fee 01 Day Service: Rs 9,000/-
Apply for Sri Lanka Passport ONLINE here.https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/onlinetd/OnlineTD/’#/home
Foreigners Need Government’s Permission to marry in Sri Lanka. (Internet This Week)
Similarly, Sri Lanka Government had announced that foreign Bride or Groom who are going to marry a Sri Lanka person must get permission from the Government. More over this is to protect mostly the local Brides from bad activities done through the foreign Grooms. According to the Government officials, many foreign Groom’s had engaged in bad activities after their marriage. For instance the foreigner will not get medical benefits that are available for Sri Lanka citizens.
Sri Lanka 2024 Unlimited Mobile Phone Calls and Mobile Data Plans.
Above all, Dialog Triple Blaster Package Price: Rs 1,025/- (30 Days Plan)
In addition Dialog Rs 919/- plan gives unlimited calls even to SLT land lines.
Moreover Mobitel.lk Triple Max Plan Price: Rs 1007/-
Additionally Airtel.lk Freedom Plan Price: Rs 909/-
In addition, Hutch Unlimited Plan Price:: Rs 749/-
Jaffna – Chennai Flight Service under Internet This Week
Jaffna Chennai One way Ticket Price: Rs 32,500/-
Return Ticket Price: Rs 49,900/-
Flights operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday/
Alliance Air.
2024 Passenger ferry service, as per Internet This Week
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) to/from Kankesanthurai (Jaffna).
Ferry Name: Cheriyapani high speed passenger ferry
Similarly, number of Passengers: 150
Journey Time: 4 Hours.
One way Ticket: LK Rs 26,750/-
In conclusion, return ticket price: LK Rs. 53,500/-
Colombo to Jaffna Luxury Bus Service.
Jaffna Bus Ticket Price (One way) Rs 3,000/-
Moreover these Busses used to start from Marine Drive, Wellawatte. (Colombo – 06 by 20:00 pm
Moreover, from Jaffna, Colombo Busses used to start from Muneeswaran Temple Road, Bus stand (New Bus Stand)
Internet this week for YouTube “Shorts”. (Internet This Week)
According to Internet This Week
In addition, the ban on Tik Tok in India, Instagram “Reels” became one of the favorite platforms for creators. Moreover YouTube “Shorts” is witnessing over 15 billion daily views globally where India is being the major contributor to this platform. Additionally in this page there is facility for to like that clip, Dislike it, write comment, Moreover, Share and use its sound to create your own clip. In conclusion the service is very success in India according to YouTube.
Internet This Week, Tourist SIM Card.