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April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Internet This Week

Internet This Week page is updated with latest News.

Internet page: This Week announcement,

Breaking News. UAE leaves the OPEC and OPEC+.

Visiting Sri Lanka? 5G Mobile Phone Connectivity is Available here.

Hi Guys, when you are visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist, don’t forget to bring your 5G enabled Smartphone to enjoy the fastest download and connectivity here. Don’t forget to buy your 5G SIM card at the Colombo Airport arrival lounge. In the meantime, SLTMobitel too is expected to launch its 5G service to its customers in the near future.

Sri Lanka Exchange Rate and Gold Price on 29th April 2026.

Buying 1 US$ @ Rs 315.54
Selling 1 US$ @ Sri Lanka Rs 323.26
Gold Price: International Gold Price: US$ 4,574.00
24K Gold Price: Rs 386,150/- (999.9)
22K Gold Price: Rs 354,000/- (Jewellery Making Gold. )
International Crude Oil Price: US$ 109.56

Sri Lanka Fuel Price in April 2026.

92 Octane Petrol Price: Rs 398
95 Octane Petrol Price: Rs 455
Auto Diesel Price: Rs 382
Super Diesel Price: Rs 600
Kerosene Price: Rs 255

Currently QR code is once again implemented for to issue Fuel to Motor vehicles, motorcycles and Scooters in Sri Lanka. Here are current weekly quota for each kinds of vehicles. (As of 08/04/2026) Don’t try to store Petrol or Diesel as it is against latest Sri Lanka law.

Cars: 25 Lts
Three Wheel (Tuk Tuk): 20 Lts
Motorcycle / Scooters: 8 Lts
Vans: 50 Lts (Including School Vans and Office staff Transport Vans)
Busses: 100 Lts
Land Vehicles 40 Lts

Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Annual Festival 2026.

Nallur Murugan Temple Festival will start on Sunday 17th August, 2026 (Kodiyettam Festival Day). Daily Morning and Evening Festivals will take place during this Annual Festival days.Popular “Ther” (Chariot) Festival will take place on 24th Day. Thereafter on the 25th day, Thursday 10th September 2026, Nallur Temple Annual Festival will ceremonially end.

Luxury Bus ticket price from Colombo to Jaffna is Rs 2,000/- up to Rs 3,000/-.

In addition, Jaffna Luxury Bus Ticket Price (One way) Rs 3,000/-
Moreover, some special Luxury busses used to charge Rs 4,000/- per head.
After that, Semi- Luxury bus ticket price starts from Rs 1,900/- .
Colombo Busses used to start from Marine Drive, Wellawatte (Colombo – 06.)
Jaffna Busses Starting Point: Jaffna New Bus Stand ( Near Muniyappar Kovil)
In addition, a New rule applies as, the passenger must have their bus ticket served by the conductor. Most of the Jaffna – Colombo bound passengers are using the Buses, Vans and Cars for traveling. From April 2026, Express Trains too are operating on the Jaffna route.

Litro Gas Price April 2026. (No price Change in this month)

12.5 Kg Price – Rs 4,765/-
5 Kg Price – Rs 1,910/-
2.3 Kg Price Rs 890/-

LAUGFS Gas New Price February 2026.

12.5Kg Price – Rs 5,400/-
5Kg Price – Rs 2,280/-

Litro Cooking Gas home Delivery Service in Colombo.
For instance, Call: 0773683070 for delivery.
Website: Website.

LAUGFS Gas Home Delivery Service in Sri Lanka.
For instance, Call: 1345
Place Online Delivery Order here.

Make Star Points in to your Dialog Mobile phone Reload.

In addition to check your Dialog Star Points call #141#
In addition, follow the instructions to find your Star Points.
For example, If have 156 you can get 56 as reload for your phone.
Therefore, Its 100 is the base remaining points.
To Reload 56 Star points
SMS Star pay 56 and send to 141
You will get a confirmation SMS from Dialog.lk

Unlimited Calls and Mobile Data Plans in Sri Lanka.

Above all, Dialog Triple Blaster Package Price: Rs 1,025/- (30 Days Plan)
In addition Dialog Rs 999/- 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/-

As per Internet this week, Colombo – Jaffna Train Service.

Colombo Jaffna Train service is going to start its regular service on 09th April 2026. Computerized ticketing facility is now opened for the passengers to reserve their Jaffna Colombo train tickets..

Jaffna Intercity Express (A/C).
Colombo Departure 05:30 am Arrival KKS by 11:40 am
Departure KKS (Jaffna) 12:30 pm Reach Colombo by 19:20 pm.
Intercity Train Ticket Price: Rs 3,200/-

According to Internet This Week

Likewise, 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. Similarly. 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, 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)

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Hyundai EON

Hyundai EON Car.

Hyundai EON Car
India Price Rs 2.96 – 4.71 Lakh (Discontinued)
Hyundai EON V2.O AX Sportz (Next Generation) Micro SUV

Sri Lanka Brand New Hyundai Car Price – 2026.

Venue Price: Rs 13,000,000/-
Grand i10 Price: Rs 74,74,700/-
Santa Fe Price: Rs 35,500,000/-
Creata Price: Rs 19,800,000/-

Hyundai EON is the perfect car for you when you want to drive in heavy traffic or to park in a small space..
It is an ideal blend of style, performance and economy to suit you.
Hyundai EON is the perfect choice for those who seek that extra value for their life style.
It comes with superior fuel efficiency (mileage) to save money on fuel.

Features.

EON is equipped with well proven iRDE technology. The 814cc, 3 cylinder engine has been bred significantly for local roads to deliver optimum power with superior Fuel mileage of 21.1 Km/Lt.
Perfect 6.2″ Touchscreen AV System
Central Lock system that will lock all the doors with one press.
Superior Fuel Efficiency with advanced fuel technology.
The EON Sports edition comes with a 6.2? Touchscreen AV system with phone link facility. Perfect choice for those who seek extra value & style.
It comes with 3 year or 100,000 Km warranty or which ever comes first.
Sound System

Music System that gives out superior sound.
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
FM Radio
USB Supported

What the Manufacturer says about their EON car?

The perfect first car
An ideal blend of style, performance and economy, the Hyundai EON is the perfect choice for those who seek that extra value.

Superior Fuel Mileage

Hyundai EON is equipped with well proven and efficient iRDE technology. The 814cc, 3 cylinder engine has been bred significantly for Indian roads to deliver optimum power with superior Fuel mileage of 21.1 Km/Lt.

Touchscreen AV System
The EON Sports edition comes with a 6.2 Touchscreen AV system with phone link. Perfect choice for those who seek extra value & style.

EXTERIOR- Wraparound Head lamps
Integrated Spoiler and Stylish tail lamps
Body colored door handles & mirrors

INTERIOR- Comfortable seating
Large boot space
Bucket type front seats

PERFORMANCE- 1.0L kappa engine
0.8L iRDE engine
5-speed manual transmission

Safety.

Remote Keyless entry
Driver Airbag
Reinforced body structure
Power Windows
Internally adjustable Outside Mirrors
Keyless entry & Center Locking
iPod and USB connectivity

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Bank Jobs

Bank jobs are good reliable ones, as it pays good monthly salary and benefits. It needs sound higher education and training to get one of those jobs. For the entry level jobs, young people need to have perfect GCE A/L results. And in many Banks, the candidate must sit for a competitive general knowledge examination. This take place because for few job openings, lot of candidates used to apply for them. Normally in Sri Lanka entry level Bank Job openings used to be announced immediately after the GCE A/L examination Results are announced.

Never pay money for to obtain Bank jobs as lot of fake promoters are there to cheat you under the promise of bank jobs.

Top Level Bank Jobs requirements.

To get a High Level Banking post you should have completed one or more University Degrees with top level pass. Meanwhile those who have “IT” education have good opportunities to join in the online banking sector. It helps to maintain the Data, Servers, Virtual Attacks and many more fields.

In Sri Lanka those who want to join in the Banks can study at the Banking Institute and can sit for their certified examinations. On the other hand those bank staff who want to get higher rank positions can study and can get their certificates. These Bank examinations are held in stage levels.

Bank Minor Staff.

Nearly all the banks have their own cleaning, handling and office workers directly under their employment system or through service providing companies. Meanwhile many of the banks get cleaning company services to keep their bank offices to be clean and tidy. In addition, banks used to keep private security firms for their banks security and money transfer services. Minor workers are usually required to have basic education like GCE O/L certificate.

Benefits From Bank Jobs

Normally banks management used to provide medical expenses for their staff and to their family members under their insurance plan.
Annual increment and bonuses too are provided.
Long term loans with low interest rate to purchase homes and brand New vehicles are provided to the bank staff.

Banking Careers (Jobs, Staff and Trainees) In Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Central Bank Careers. To get a job you must have passed the University Degree with Gold Medal or with First Class Honors.

HSBC https://www.apps.asiapacific.hsbc.com/1/2/cbh2/career?WABFormEntryCommand=cmd_init

HNB https://www.hnb.net/about-the-bank/careers

Bank of Ceylon Careers https://web.boc.lk/careers.html

People Bank.

Sambath Bank https://www.sampath.lk/en/careers/vacancy-list

Natonal Saving Bank https://www.nsb.lk/careers/

Nation Trust Bank

Seylan Bank https://www.seylan.lk/about-us/about-us-careers

Union Bank.

Panasia Bank

India Banking Careers.
Indian Bank

USA and Canada.

*Disclaimer, we don’t have any connection with the banks that are mentioned in this page.

Yamaha Fascino Scooter

Yamaha Fascino Scooter.

In India Yamaha Fascino Scooter – 125 FI is now available as a Hybrid Model.

Fascino Scooter Price in India.

Yamaha Fascino 125 Hybrid Disc Price: INR 87,100/- up to INR 88,000/-
Fascino 125 Hybrid Drum Price: INR 75,600/- up to INR 87,100/-
New Fascino Drum Price: INR 76,500/- Disc Price: INR 88,000/-
Yamaha New Fascino S Price: INR 95,200/-

In addition, Yamaha Fascino scooter is now available as BS-VI compatible model in India. In Sri Lanka it was marketed as BS-4 model but due to Sri Lanka Government’s Import Ban There is a shortage for the motorbikes and scooters . This Fascino scooter is provided with fuel Injection, Side Stand Engine cut switch, UBS, Drum or Disc brake selection, wider seat, 21 Lt cargo space, Front Telescopic Forks and with many more features and facilities. In the year 2025 Yamaha did introduced their Fascino Hybrid model in India for the Disc Brake Model. Also it is provided with “Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X” through Bluetooth. So Yamaha Fascino scooter stands out of all the other scooters.

Yamaha Fascino 125 Features.

Fascino 125 Engine is Air cooled, 4-stroke,SOHC, 2 valve with 125 cc.
Maximum Horse Power is 6.0kW(8.2PS)/6500r/min and Maximum Torque (With Assist Function Working) is 10.3 N.m(1.1kgf.m)/5000 r/min. Provided with Electric start and kick start.
Transmission type is V-Belt Automatic and its Fuel Tank Capacity is 5.2Lt

Nepal Fascino 125 FI Price: Rs 266,900/-
Bangladesh Fascino 113cc Price: Tk 150,000
Sri Lanka Yamaha Fascino Scooter Price: Not Available

Yamaha Fascino Scooter is coming in India with 7 Shades for you to select your dream color under drum Brake. The Disc Brake model available in 9 colors. This perfect scooter is provided with 113 cc and 125cc FI Blue Core, air-cooled, 4 stroke, single cylinder engine. That gives you pleasure while riding it with pride. It looks great with its chrome-plated front grill and rear view mirrors along with its modern and stylist curves. The engine is provided with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and BS24 carburetor with Throttle Positioning Sensors(TPS). These can deliver outstanding running performance, excellent fuel efficiency and good emission quality. For trouble free starting you have maintenance free(MF) battery in it. So there no need to keep checking water levels and it can be charged faster. In-built Side Stand is fitted to the body for quick parking along with an upright main stand.

Yamaha Fascino Two Wheeler.

Stylish meter console, Easy Leg reach on ground with large legroom for a two wheeler.YAMAHA Fascino allow you to get the small and convenient storage that is easy to access and lets you ride hassle free. The important thing for you is your Smartphone and the YAMAHA Fascino is arranged with USB Charger (Optional Price INR 795/-), The model is supported by UBS the Unified Braking System has been developed for better stopping power of your 2 wheeler. Superior head lamp, Convenient hook, 3D Logo and extra long seat conceals a 21 L of storage space.

Yamaha Fascino 125 Specifications.

Engine: Air cooled, 4-stroke,SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement: 125 cc
Bore x Stroke: 52.4×57.9mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Maximum Horse Power: 6.0kW(8.2PS)/6500r/min
Maximum Torque: 10.3 N.m(1.1kgf.m)/5000 r/min
Stop and Start System (SSS): Equipped
Fuel System: Fuel injection
Starting System: Electric starter and kick starter
Transmission type: V-Belt Automatic
Smart Motor Generator(SMG) System: Equipped

Length x Width x Height: 1,920 x 685 x 1,150 mm
Seat Height: 780mm
Wheelbase: 1280mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 145mm
Battery: Maintenance free – 12V,5.0 Ah
Ignition system: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Headlight (Class C): Disc: LED / Drum: Halogen 12V,35/35W x 1
Brake light/Tail light: Disc: LED / Drum: 12V,21/5W x 1
DRL (Daytime Running Light): LED (Only Disc)
Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch: Equipped
Meter Console: Disc: Digital / Drum : Analogue
Bluetooth: (Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X Equipped
Suspension Type(Front/Rear): Telescopic Fork/Unit Swing
Front Tyre: 90/90-12 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size: 110/90-10 Tubeless
Front Fender: Metal
UBS: Equipped
Front Brake: Disc(190mm)/Drum (130mm)
Rear Brake: Drum
Fascino 113cc Specification.

Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement: 113 CC
Bore x Stroke: 50.0 mm x 57.8 mm
Maximum Power Output: 7.2 PS /7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 8.1 N.m / 5000 rpm
Starting System: Electric and Kick
Clutch: Dry, centrifugal, shoe
Ignition System: C.D.I (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Fuel supply: Carburetor (125 FI comes with Fuel Injection)
Transmission Type: V-Belt Automatic
L x W x H: 1,820 x 675 x 1,120
Curb Weight: 103 kg
Minimum ground clearance: 130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.2 L
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Front and Rear Brake: Drum
Tyre: Tubeless
Battery: MF-12 V, 5 AH

Popular Scooter: Sri Lanka’s Popular Scooter: Honda Dio DX

Source.

Hotel Jaffna

Induction Cooker

Induction Cooker and Infrared Cooker.

Induction cooker or Infrared cooker to buy? Currently this is the biggest question in the minds of the Sri Lanka housewives. Currently there is a big shortage of Cooking Gas in Sri Lanka. People are staying for cooking gas for days and come back home empty hand. Those people living in the Apartments and finely built homes don’t have the facility to cook with kerosene stoves or with fire wood stoves and the electric hot plates will give large monthly electric bill. Their only solution is to go for either Infrared cooker or to Induction Cooker.

In Sri Lanka these cookers and Infrared cookers are not used in homes in this year 2025. This is due to high electricity Tariff in the country. 90% of the housewives had packed these apparatus and are having in safe places. And are going with cooking gas stoves to make their meals in home.

Note:

Due to availability of US Dollars and the High Cost of Electricity monthly bill, the price of Induction and Infrared top prices had gone down in Sri Lanka. So in this year 2024 these kinds of cooking items sales had dropped too.

These two will not give high monthly electricity bill. Some clever housewives used to cook rice and curries in rice cooker alone. Due to cooking gas shortage and delay in gas shipment arrival, people are turning toward alternative ways for cooking. So the Induction cooker or Infrared cooker are in big demand in the Colombo Area.

Induction Cookers are not recommended for homes that have people with pacemakers. The Induction cooker is based on the magnetic waves and it can affect the function of the pacemaker.

Infrared cooker prices are are going up every day. A Rs 16,000/- price marked cooker may cost Rs 27,000/- the other day. So you have to decide and buy them quick too to afford the price difference. Each and Every day prices in Sri Lanka is going very high. So act fast and make way for making your meals in Apartments and in the Posh homes.
Induction cooker

Slow in power production but can use any kind of tall pans on it to make dishes. As a fan is working in it the surrounding area should be kept clean. It is easy to clean the top. Be warned, the center round area is hot. The surrounding glass top will be cool. You have to wait to stop it until you see the hot button light goes off. Until then don’t switch off the wall switch.

Benefits on Induction Cooker.

Induction Cook top gives Quick Heating, Economical, Energy Efficient and Easy to Clean, uses less electricity.
Infrared heats slowly but the heat is distributed evenly.
While Cooking in Induction cooker food gets burn very easily.
Infrared Cooker accepts any kind of cookware while in induction cooker you MUST use cast iron cookware.
Induction cooker is safe. Without compatible pan it won’t start. In addition automatically turns off after pan is removed. Infrared cooker don’t have radiation.

Induction Cookers with Cooking Pots.

Moreover good Indian Induction Cookers can be purchased in Sri Lanka and USA. (2000 Watts Power)
They have Slim Body, in addition Elegant Design
Specially designed to cook Indian Menu Options
Provided with Automatic Voltage Regulator
In addition it is built with Anti-Magnetic Wall
It is an intelligent and Attractive Design
There is an automatic Whistle Counter.
Moreover, it is provided with extended Cooling System
In addition, can get 1 Year Warranty.

Current Sri Lanka Market Price.

From the year 2022 onward, Cooking Gas Cylinders are being distributed to customers in large numbers. So the price of table top cookers prices had came down in Sri Lanka market

Induction Cooker Induction Cooker Price in Sri Lanka.

Prestige Induction Top 1600 Watt Price: Rs 19,950/-
Midea Induction Cooker Price: Rs 11,600/-
Krypton infrared Top Price: Rs 29,990/-(With One year Warranty)
Mistral Induction cooker Price: Rs 20,000/-(With One year Warranty)
Geepas Single Digital Infrared Cooker GIC33014 Price: Rs 32,950/-
Geepas Double Hotplate Price: Rs. 32,500/- (With 06 Months warranty)
Olsen Mark Infrared Price: Rs 24,500/-
Surya Infrared 2000W Price Rs 22,900/-
Nevica Infrared 2000W Price Rs 28,900/-
Kent Infrared 2000W Price Rs 29,900/-

Prestige Induction Cookers.

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar SUV

Mahindra Thar 2.0 L mStallion Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)
112 kW Power | 300 Nm Torque (MT), 320 Nm Torque (AT)

1.5 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
87.2 kW Power | 300 Nm Torque

2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
97 kW Power | 300 Nm Torque

Mahindra Thar SUV USA Price: US$ 13,000

Mahindra Thar is a 4 seat SUV vehicle that is manufactured in India. This is available at the price of Rs. 11.5 Lakh up to Rs 17.62 Lakh in India. Thar is now available in 6 colors in this year 2025. Mahindra Thar can be selected as BS6 compliant petrol or diesel engine model. It it got a ground clearance of 226 mm for safe riding during the off action period. Also Manual and Automatic (Torque Converter) option too available for the Thar SUV buyer.

Thar Roxx Price: INR 12.99Lakh up to INR 23.09 Lakh

Mahindra Thar buyers can “Choose between the All-New mStallion150 petrol engine and mHawk 130 diesel engine. With 6-speed automatic and manual transmission options.” As per Auto Analysts Mahindra Thar is one of the very Good Indian SUV model that is available at good price range. Diesel model or Petrol model it provides perfect power out put. And they say it is a good choice for the Indian roads. Test Drive is offered by Mahindra Dealers.

Thar Price in India

Thar AX Optional Diesel RWD Price: Rs 11,25,000/-
4 WD – AX Optional Petrol 4WD Price: Rs 14,30,000/-
Thar AX Optional Diesel 4WD Price: Rs 14,99,900/-
LX Diesel MT RWD Price: Rs 12,75,000/-
Thar LX Diesel AT RWD Price: Rs 13,99,900/-
Petrol LX MT 4WD Price: Rs 15,00,000/-
Thar LX Diesel MT 4WD With MLD Price: Rs 15,75,000/-
LX Diesel MT 4WD Without MLD Price: Rs 15,55,000/-
Thar Petrol LX AT 4WD Price: Rs 16,59,800/-
LX Diesel AT 4WD With MLD Price: Rs 17,20,000/-
Thar LX Diesel AT 4WD Without MLD Price: Rs 17,00,000/-

In addition, 5-door Thar will get,
Sun Roof feature.
In conclusion, Dual Zone A/C System.
Similarly, Rear Wheels comes with Disc Brakes.
Above all, 10.25 inch Touchscreen
After that, Digitalized Driver Display.
For Instance, Fuel Lid, opens by electric.
Front Parking Sensors.
However it got Reversing Camera.
Armrest in the Rear Centro.
In other words, Six numbers of Airbags.
Therefore, 360 degree Camera supports the Driver.

Mahindra Thar SUV Price. (India)

Thar LX Convertible 4 Seater
Transmission: Automatic / Manual
Engine Type: Petrol / Diesel
Convertible Soft Top (With Diesel MT & AT, Petrol AT) / Hard Top
Key Features:
HVAC, Touchscreen, DRL, Alloy
4WD, MLD, BLD & R18 A/T Tyres
Driver Information System
ESP, Roll Cage, 2 Airbags, ABS

AX Optional
Transmission: Manual
Engine Type: Petrol / Diesel
Top Options: Convertible Soft Top / Hard Top (Diesel Only)
Key Features:
HVAC, Keyless Entry (HT)
4WD, MLD & R16 A/T Tyres
Front Facing Rear-Seats
Roll Cage, 2 Airbags, ABS

Thar Features.

HVAC, Touchscreen, DRL, Alloys
4WD, MLD, BLD & R18 A/T Tyres
Driver Information System
ESP, Roll Cage, 2 Airbags,
SUV Body Type,
Front Wheel Drive,
Disc Brake system,
(ABS) Anti Lock Braking System,
7 Seats and 4 Doors,
70 Lt Fuel Capacity,
Diesel Fuel Type,
Power steering,
15 MPG Mileage in City and 15 MPG On Highway.

Thar Diesel Specifications.

Engine Capacity: 2184cc
Maximum Power: 97 Kw (130 BHP) @3750 rpm
Maximum Torque: 300nm @ 1600 – 2800 rpm
Fuel tank Capacity: 57 Lt
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank: 20 Lt

Mahindra Thar is good against Tata harrier and Tata Nexon.

Other Mahindra Car Models in India.

Mahindra XUV700 Price: INR 13.99 Lak +
XUV300 Price: INR 7.99 Lakh +
Scorpio N Price: INR 13.60 Lakh +
Bolero Neo Price: INR 9.90 Lakh +
Classic Bolero Price: INR 13.59 Lakh +
Marazzo Price: INR 14.39 Lakh +
KUV100 Price: INR 6.13 Lakh +
Mahindra eKUV100 Price: INR 8 Lakh +
Alturas G4 Price: INR 28.77 Lakh +
Mahindra New Scorpio Price: INR 10.00 Lakh +
eXUV300 Price: INR 14.00 Lakh +
Mahindra e20 NXT Price: INR 6.00 Lakh +

Mahindra XUV300 Turbo Sport.

This Turbo model comes with New TGDi Engine.
Price of XUV300 Turbo Sport: Rs 10.35 Lakhs

Meanwhile Mahindra KUV 100 is assembled and sold in Sri Lanka at affordable price Also they used to sell Mahindra Scorpio and Bolero models too in Sri Lanka. These two models are very popular with the small time business people as they used to transport products. Meanwhile in India Maruti, Tata and Hayundai cars too are very popular with the mass.

mahindra-thar is available to purchase under EMI payment system.

Source.https://auto.mahindra.com/

Wellawatte Beach

Wellawatte Beach.

Wellawatte Beach is very popular one with the expatriate Tamil Community. The beach is located in the Colombo City, Sri Lanka along the costal train track that is running up to Galle. You may had visited Mexican beaches, Brazilian Beaches and many more beaches in the world. But you won’t find a beach like this Wellawatte beach in any part of the world. The beach is with golden sand and roaring Indian ocean.

This beach is a gathering place for the local people during the holidays and not wandered by foreign tourists. Of course after 11:00 Am till 4:00 Pm the beach area is very hot. So people won’t stay here under the burning sun. Early mornings and evenings offer you fantastic opportunity to enjoy this beach. Lot of Tourists used to go on jogging along the beach side on paved track from Dehiwala up to Kollupitiya (Around 7.0 Km)

Actually people come to Wellawatte beach for,
1. Jogging and walking on the specially made walking track.
2. Fishing in the sea from the near by rocks
3. Sea Bathing and to play games on the Beach
4. Enjoy delicious Ice Cream and Milkshakes in the Jaffna Ice cream Shops.
5. Fast running in Wellawatte Beach Area..

Good swimming location is next to the Wellawatte Railway station in front of the Global Towers Hotel. On the other side of the beach is the world renowned Kinross Swimming And Life Saving Club that serves only for its members.
Monday through Saturdays are good for the visiting tourists to spend some time in this beach. There are two railway lines running between the beach and the road. If you are going to cross from the road side look well on both sides to check for any on coming trains.

Dining around Wellawatte.

There are no people to harm you or to interfere with you. The Sri Lanka police is (Emergency Calling: 119) is just a call away and they can reach you within minutes. There are lot of fine restaurants and pubs on the road, you can find the popular KFC joint too near by. On the other side of the road you can find small shops which used to sale mineral water and bottled soft drinks at normal price. By catching a tuk tuk (Three Wheel) you can find a super market too near to the beach.

How to Reach Wellawatte Beach?

Traveling by train, get down at the Wellawatte railway station and go from of the tall Global Tower Buildings.
By Bus get down at the Wellawatte market and look for the signal light junction. There is the Station Road. Walk along the road and at the end you can see the station. Cross the road and reach the beach right side of the station.
Catch a tuk tuk and ask the driver to drop you next to the Wellawatte railway station in front of the Global Towers Hotel. You don’t need to keep the Tuk Tuk with you as there are lot three wheels available in that place to go back to your hotel or home.

KTM 125 Duke

KTM 125 Duke

KTM Duke 125 Motorbike.

Price in India: INR 181,030/- (N/A)
USA Price: US$ 6,500 +
UK Price: £ 4,899 (It meets the A1 driver license requirements.)
EU Price: EUR 5,300 ( EU5)
Sri Lanka Price: Rs 576,950/- + Local Tax + Vat (Currently out of stock)
Bangladesh Price: TK 300,000/-
Duke 125 European (ABS) Bangladesh Price: Tk 605,000/-
Nepal DUKE 125 ABS Model Price: Rs 449,000 up to Rs 563,900/-

India – KTM RC 125 Price: INR 191,795 + (N/A)

KTM 125 SX USA Price: US$ 8,199 (YM 2025)

KTM 125 Duke EU Price: € 5,684

This KTM 125 DUKE is an entry level machine. But It is built with the same attitude like the big bikes. This urban warrior, complete with an LED headlight along with TFT display. 4-stroke single cylinder Engine is provided with fuel injection and a 6 speed transmission to deliver class leading performance with low fuel consumption to give you longer riding.

KTM 125 Duke Motorcycle.

Notice: KTM Duke 125 and KTM RC 125 Motorcycles had been removed from the India market due to low number of sales. This was happened around the month April 2025. So in Sri Lanka too it will not be available in Sri Lanka too.

KTM 125 Duke is an entry Level Racing Motorbike with superb performance. This Duke model motorbike is coming with lot of latest technical and safety features a rider may want to have in his motorbike. This entry level bike is good for adventure looking young men. This Duke 125 is an entry level motorbike for Europe, America, Australia, South Africa and in Asia. KTM 125 is nicknamed as urban warrior by its riders. Its 4-stroke single cylinder engine is provided with fuel-injection and a 6-speed transmission to deliver power for to ride in any terrain. Its low fuel consumption gives you more mileage. It is provided with an LED headlight and TFT display.

The 125 Duke comes with a 124.7cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled mill which generates 15PS of power and 12Nm of torque, with its 6 -speed gearbox. There are front and rear disc units that goes through dual-channel ABS for to provide solid breaking power, when required.

The model is available in three colors for you to select from. The riders can exchange parts for to suit their riding comfort and requirements. Meanwhile the KTM Motorcycles are not available for sale as Brand New ones in Sri Lanka now. This is due to vehicle import ban on vehicles in Sri Lanka that was imposed in the year 2020. Now the vehicle import ban in Sri Lanka had been lifted.

KTM 160, 250 and 350 Motorcycles are now available in Sri Lanka.

KTM 125 Duke Specifications.

Engine Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with Liquid cooling.
Displacement: 124.71 cc
Bore x Stroke: 58 x 47.2 mm
Maximum Power Output: 11 kW (14.5 PS) @ 9250 rpm
Maximum Torque: 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Start: Electric Start (Self Start)
Transmission: 6-speed
Cooling: Liquid cooled Engine
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
EMS: Bosch EMS (Engine Management System)

KTM 125 Duke Chassis.

Frame: Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension: WP upside down suspension 43 mm (USD Forks)
Rear suspension: WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel: 150 mm
Rear Suspension Travel: 150 mm
Front Brake: Four-piston radial fixed caliper, 300 mm brake disc
Rear Brake: Single-piston floating caliper, brake disc 230 mm
ABS: Bosch 9.1 MB Dual-Channel ABS (Super moto ABS)
Head Light: LED
Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4?
Steering Head Angle: 65
Ground Clearance: 175 mm
Seat Height: 818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.4 Lt
Dry Weight: 139 kg
Top Speed: 135km/hr.
Digital TFT Display Console.

There are some differences in the Indian version of KTM 125 Bike from the European version. This is to keep the price of the bike as affordable one in India. Because of this those Bikes marketed in India may not be provided with Upside Down Forks (UPS) and may not have the Ride by wire feature too.

KTM 200 Duke Motorcycle is available in Canada at the price of $ 4,599

Video KTM 125 Duke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPnW1pasD_s

Source KTM.