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Internet this week learns that Gold and Crude Oil prices had gone up due to tense situation in the Middle East. In addition most part of the world is experiencing high food and medicine prices.
Sri Lanka President Election.
Current Sri Lanka President Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe had announced that he will contest in the forth coming President election 2024 in Sri Lanka. Top contenders for the post are Mr. Anurakumara Dissanayake and Mr. Sajith Premadasa.
Internet This Week provides, Next Coming Solar Eclipse Details.
Total solar eclipse, the next one can be seen in North America on March 30, 2033. However, full eclipse will be visible in Alaska and Russia.
Colombo Jaffna Train Service.
Daily there are 4 train services available on this Jaffna – Colombo Train route.
They are Yarldevi, Vavuniya Intercity, Night Mail Train and Yaal Nila.
Recently, the A/C Train time used to Start from Kankesanthurai (KKS) to Colombo had been changed by Railway Department.
How much is Colombo to Kandy Reserved Train Ticket Price?
Reserved seats Rs 900/- up to Rs 3,000/-
How much is Colombo to Jaffna train reserved seat Price?
Reserved seats Rs 1,900/-, Rs 2,800/- Rs 3,200/- up to Rs 4,000/-
In addition, Jaffna direct train service has been temporarily stopped on 07th January 2024. Direct train service on the Northern Line is expected to restart by June 2024. Currently the trains will travel up to Anuradhapura or Maho (Mahawa) station. It is due to the Jaffna Train track renovation works on the line. This route passengers must use Bus to catch connection train service.
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/- Currently not running direct travel.)
Sri Lanka Entry Visa (Revised – 2024)
Visa Free Countries: Singapore, Maldives, Czech Republic and Seychelles.
Standard tourist visa fee US$ 100.77. (USA, UK, EU and Australia are included)
Above Sri Lanka Visa is valid for 180 days and each stay is restricted to 60 days. SAARC country standard tourist Visa Fee: US$ 35.
Sri Lanka Rupees Exchange Rate.
US Dollar – Sri Lanka Rupees. ( Bank of Ceylon Website.)
What is the selling rate of the Sri Lanka rupees against the USA Dollar?
Buying 1 US$ @ Rs 291.52
Selling 1 US$ at Sri Lanka Rs 300.95
How the Sri Lanka currency is doing in the recent months?
Actually Sri Lanka Central Bank is purchasing US Dollars in the local market using the Sri Lanka Rupees. On the other hand foreign workers and tourists are supporting the US Dollar in come in Sri Lanka.
Gold Price in Sri Lanka Today. Official Price (8 Grams – 1 Pawn)
24K Gold Price: Rs 195,000/- (999.9)
22K Gold Price: Rs 178,000/- (Jewel making Gold)
International Gold Price: US$ 2,297.50 / Ounce.
International Crude Oil Price: US$ 81.11
Sri Lanka Cost of living.
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. In addition one loaf of bread is being sold at Rs 150 up to Rs 180/- in different Bakery as there is no Government laid control price for it. More over, children are badly affected here in Sri Lanka who are in need of support from the International community.
During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period egg and poultry products prices had gone up. There was a big shortage for vegetables, Banana Fruits and for the Bombay onion. And nearly all the small food shops and Bakery shops are closed. In addition who were staying for to attend work had problem in finding meals for them.
Sri Lanka rupees is becoming strong against US Dollar and Sri Lanka Bank’s had decreased the interest rates for Depositors and Lenders. In April 2024, interest rates had gone down too and the fixed deposits in the banks will earn annually 8.2 % per annual.
Sri Lanka vegetable , meat products and egg prices are still high.
Sri Lanka Vegetables, Meat Products, and Egg prices are still very high. These prices are not affordable by the common people where most of the vegetables are sold around Rs 500/- per kilo. Recently one Kilo of Carrot was sold at Rs 2,000/-. People are surviving with pumpkin, plantain and Tapioca even though they too are sold at high price in the markets. 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.
Already Litro Cooking Gas Cylinder price had gone Rs 685/- and its new price.
Today Litro cooking gas price had been reduced by Rs 135/-
New Price Rs. 4,115/-
Earlier it was Rs 4,250/- for one cylinder. (With home delivery Rs 4,465/-)
Sri Lanka Fuel Price, May 2024 (NEW Price).
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 368 (Less Rs 3)
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 420 (Less Rs 20)
Auto Diesel – Rs. 333 (Less Rs 30)
Super diesel – Rs. 377 (Less Rs 9)
Kerosene – Rs. 215 (Less Rs 30)
(Old Price) Sri Lanka Fuel Price, April 2024.
Petrol Octane 92 – Rs. 371 (+ Rs 5/-)
Petrol Octane 95 – Rs. 456 (- Rs 8/-)
Auto Diesel – Rs. 363 (+ Rs 5/-)
Super Diesel – Rs. 468 (- Rs 7/-)
Kerosene – Rs. 262 (+ Rs 26/-)
Internet this week, Sigiriya, 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/-)
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. Vengadesha (Non-Vegetarian Meals, Tea, Coffee, )
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
16. Kandos Chocolate Shop. (Chocolate Drink)
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.
Link:
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, Indian Rupees and Australia Dollars are widely accepted. In addition, tourists can pay through Debit and Credit Cards everywhere.. Public transport is at its best. Sea Plane and Helicopter service too are available which are good for foreign Tourists.. 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.
New National Identity Card (NIC) issuing fee is Rs 200/-..
This came in to effect from 1st of November 2022.
Issuing a duplicate NIC is Rs. 1,000/-.
Getting New passports. Information from Internet This Week
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.
Link: 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, popular Dialog Triple Blaster Package Price: Rs 919/- (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/-
Internet This Week brings Jaffna – Chennai Flight Service information.
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 the Internet This Week.-
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) to/from Kankesanthurai (Jaffna).
Ferry Name: Cheriyapani high speed passenger ferry
Similarly, number of Passengers: 150
Further more, Journey Time is: 4 Hours.
In addition, one way Ticket price: Rs 26,750/-
In conclusion, return ticket price: Rs. 53,500/-
Colombo to Jaffna Luxury Bus Service.
Colombo to Jaffna Luxury Bus Ticket Price: Rs 3,000/- (One way)
Moreover these Busses used to start from Marine Drive, Wellawatte. (Colombo – 06, by Night 20:00 pm
However, from Jaffna, Colombo Busses used to start from Muneeswaran Temple Road (Muniyappar Kovil Road), Bus stand (New Bus Stand) at 20:00 pm Night time.
Internet this week for YouTube “Shorts”. (Internet This Week)
In addition,t, 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.
In addition, to create YouTube Shorts.
First of all open the YouTube in Smartphone.
After that, click the “+” icon shown in a circle.
Select create a Short.
Above all, accept “Allow Access”.
In conclusion, press Continue.
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