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QR Code Fuel Pass

QR code fuel

QR code fuel pass is helping to provide fuel for the people in a perfect method.
As of today there is Queue to get petrol at the Colombo petrol sheds.
Those who went for fuel for the second time were chased away after staff scan their QR cord. In addition, they were told that they had obtained their quota already.  Around 6.01 million registered  vehicle owners had registered online to get their weekly fuel quota through this QR Code fuel pass. moreover, registered Motorcycles and Scooters are around 3,500,000 and 3 Wheel around 1,000,000 and the cars are around 709,000 in the list.

Notice: The QR Code Fuel Pass registration will not be available for next 48 hours. Registered people can access the website as normal.

Sri Lanka is struggling with its low foreign reserve. This has directly hit the fuel import to Sri Lanka including petrol  diesel and kerosene. Earlier there was a large shortage for petrol and people are staying in queue for days to get 4 Lt of petrol at the price of Rs 400 per liter. Now Sri Lanka Government authorities have came a with a solution for this issue and the system is working perfectly. Also from today (02/02/2023) the Octane 92  petrol price is now available at Rs 400/Lt.

In addition, they made QR code system to offer fuel on weekly basis. Currently vehicle owners can request fuel with their QR Code Fuel Pass. Moreover, the system has been implemented from 01st of August 2022. In addition, Sri Lanka vehicle owners must produce their QR Code to get fuel from the petrol shed.

QR CODE is now implemented Island wide.

Fuel Pass Registration.

Moreover Car, 3Wheel, Motorcycle , Scooter and other owners are requested to register with the Energy Ministry.
For this they must visit this website. https://fuelpass.gov.lk/

Further more you have to provide the following information.

1. Full Name
2. Mobile Phone Number
Next Step. Provide the received OTP. Fill the following
3. Type of Vehicle
4. Vehicle Chassis number
5. Vehicle Registration Number.
6. Address

Need Extra 5 Lt For Three Wheeler?

Visit https://www.wptaxi.lk
Click “Register”
Provide your Mobile phone number.
Enter the code that came in to your Mobile phone.

Provide the following Details. (Images Should be uploaded.)

Personal Details
First Name – Last Name
Mobile Number
Email
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Gender: Female-Male
Date Of Birth: Year Month Date

District:
Police Division:
Divisional Secretariat Division:
Local Council:

Driving license
Insurance certificate
Revenue license
Vehicle photos

NIC Number
Front / Back Image
Driver License Number
License Expiry Date: Year Month Date
Driver License Front- Back Images.
Own Vehicle? Yes – No
If not the owner: Owner NIC, Copy of the vehicle book signed by the owner

If you don’t have Smartphone or Computer visit nearest Communication center with your mobile phone with the above details. Register through their assistance. You will get the OTP to your mobile phone provide it to the communication center operator and get the QR print out from them. (Vehicle number is displayed above the QR code). When going to fill fuel show this QR code print out at the petrol Shed.

How Fuel Pass For Company Vehicles?

Company owners who have multiple vehicles must register for the QR Code Fuel Pass with each of the driver’s NIC and mobile phone number. In other words, mobile phone is important for to get registered for the fuel.
Already registered mobile phone’s can’t be used again to register for QR Code.

Once you had registered in the online website, you will be provided with a unique QR code.
You can have it in your Smartphone or can keep it as a print out.
In addition you can log in and can get the QR Code at any time.
In addition there were 3 groups with the last number of the vehicle’s number plate..
Group1 –  0, 1, 2  Group2 –  3, 4, 5 Group3 – 6, 7, 8, 9. (Now this Group has been discontinued).

How to Get Weekly Petrol?

Above all,at the petrol Station, show your QR code and can get your weekly fuel quota by paying the required Cash.
You can get all the petrol or can get part of it. Report it to the person who is scanning your code.
In addition, if you are not taking all the petrol, then must get the rest fuel within that week.
Once you get fuel from any petrol shed, one SMS will be sent to your Mobile phone.
The SMS  will show Quota used, Vehicle number, the remaining quota and the expiry date.
Allowed weekly Quota.
Motorcycle 4 Lt
3 Wheel (Auto)  5 Lt
Car 20 Lt
Bus 50 Lt

In other words, this QR code based fuel distribution system will be in place till the fuel supply becomes normal in the country. For instance the Auto drivers must register with the police to allocate their fuel Shed name.

In conclusion, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) 2022 Price List per Liter.

What is the petrol price in Sri Lanka today?
Octane 92 petrol Price: Rs 400/-
Diesel price: Rs 430/-
Super Diesel price: Rs 510/-

Now there is small queues can be seen on Mondays only for the Petrol. The other days there is no queues in the petrol sheds for the petrol.

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Colombo Motor Show.

Colombo Motor Show

Colombo Motor Show 2023. (SEYLAN COLOMBO MOTOR SHOW)

Opening Dates: November 2023.
Venue: Bandaranayaka Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2020 Colombo Motor Show (13th, 14th & 15th November 2020) was postponed due to Corona – COVID 19.
The 2019 Show was held successfully in November 2019.
Further more last Colombo Motor Show was closed after running for  3 days.
Additionally displayed in this show were latest cars, Jeeps, motorcycle, Beach Riders and accessories. Different brands of Engine oils and the performance details are provided by the Brand Agents in Sri Lanka in their stalls. At Vehicle entertainment, rear view cameras and vehicle monitoring and Dash Board are used to be displayed. In addition you can purchase them from those dealers by arrangements with them.

In Vintage section, Volkswagen, Jeeps and more vehicles were  displayed.
Additionally in the vintage motorcycle sector, Honda CD 200, CD 185 and more motorcycles were displayed.

SEYLAN COLOMBO MOTOR SHOW.
Entrance Ticket.

In addition popular Sri Lanka motocross driver’s personal Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda motorbikes too were in display here. Entrance Ticket: Rs 150/- per person. Venue: Colombo BMICH (Business Halls).

“Unimo Stall at the Colombo Motor Show 2018 on Oct 19th, 20th & 21st at BMICH. Check out our latest display vehicles on Perodua & Zotye Z100. Stall Location: Hall A”

Main Products on Display: In addition Sport Motorcycle, Road Motorcycle, Sport Cruiser Motorcycle, and Off-road Motorcycles. E-bikes, All Terrain Motorcycles, Moped, and Scooter. Motorcycles Parts, Components and Accessories. Vehicle Brake, Brake Control System, Control Cable and Parts. In addition Exhaust Muffler and Pipe Silence, Filters, Motorcycles Engine, Other Brake Control, System Components, Piston, Rear Mirror.  Further more Bicycles, E-Bikes and Light Electric Vehicles too took part. Additionally Cross Country (XC), XC Trail, Competitive XC, Progressive HT, Enduro/All Mountain (AM), Free Ride (FR), Dirt Jump/Urban and Street (DJ), Downhill (DH), Recreational XC, Competitive Road Bike, Endurance Bike, Fixed Gear Bike, Fitness Bike, Dirt jumper and many more too took part. In addition you can expect to view all the latest models here.

Yamaha Stuntmen are performing their skills for the visitors. (Below)

Stuntmen with their Yamaha Motorcycles.

4 Wheels Off-Track

KTM Duke on Display

Newly Announced Yamaha YZF R15 @ Colombo Motor Show 2018.

Beautiful Models Promoting Yamaha Motorcycles at the Yamaha Stall.

TVS Apache RTR 2018 Motorcycles on Display at their stall.

RTR 160 with Racing Logo.

TVS Apache Matte Black Model.

Stall of TVS motorbikes.

Above all, TVS Motorcycle Stand provided Large LED TV.

 

In addition, Vehicle Sound System was Offered by Bara Stereos.

 

Above all vintage Honda Motorcycle Displayed by their Proud owners.

Sri Lanka’s Volkswagen Beetle Vintage Models.

Tough Climber.

Vintage American Willys Jeeps on Display.

Above all visitors can visit here for quick drinks and fast foods.

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AT&T Home Phone

New cheap plan

AT&T Home Phone.

AT&T offers cordless home phone for its USA customers. Its package comes with unlimited nationwide call plans where you will pay only $19.99 per month to it as the contract fee. Further more they offer 1,000 minutes of international long-distance calling which includes wireless and land line numbers available for $15 a month. It is good for Mexico, Canada, China, India and 46 other countries.

2023 AT&T Offer INTERNET + TV + PHONE
Be connected. Get entertained.
Bundle of internet, TV, & home phone for the best in home entertainment.
Package Starts at US$154.98/mo. for 12 mos. plus taxes & fees

Internet + TV + Phone.
Get connected while Stay while being entertained.
Bundle internet, TV, & home phone for the ultimate in whole home entertainment.
Price starts at US$154.98/mo. for 12 mos.(+taxes & fees). Read more.

You will have to purchase the Wireless Home Phone device for $99.99 which is one time fee only and there after you have to select your phone that is at extra price. This Wireless Home Phone is a portable one, so you can take this with you to other locations in the United States. And this phone allows you to complete calls from your existing home phone handset using the AT&T wireless network instead of a landline connection. Customers can keep their existing home phone number and handsets.

Activate your new phone or SIM

Got a new device? Find out how to activate devices whether it’s for a new wireless or AT&T PREPAID (formerly GoPhone) plan, upgrade, or line.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Detailed Steps

Learn how to activate a new device or SIM card

In addition, make sure your AT&T Home Phone has a SIM card inserted before trying to activate it. It’s best to use the SIM card that came with your new device. Need help in inserting your SIM card? Choose the option for your device in their interactive tutorials.

  • First insert SIM in the AT&T Home Phone and switch on
  • Insert SIM & Memory Card in the device and switch on
  • AT&T phones can’t be repaired Buy the user.
  • Phones should be returned to the facility for any maintenance or repair work.Follow on Calls.

    AT&T

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FIFA World Cup 2022.

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar.

How to watch FIFA Football Matches in Sri Lanka TV?

National TV – Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
Paid TV FIFA Football Match Telecasters.
Dialog TV – Channel ONE – 001 and Channel 140
SLT Peo TV – Channel Number 20

FIFA World Cup 2022 matches were concluded in Qatar.
The tournament did started on 20th November 2022 and was finished on 18th December with Champion Match..
Argentina is the current FIFA World Cup Champions.
The match between Argentina and France was with thrilling ends.
First 80 minutes Argentina was holding with 2.0 lead. All of a Sudden France put 2 goals.
The match went to extra time.
Messi put a goal and France teams’ Mbappe nets his hat-trick goal to set-up shootout decider.
At the penalty shoot out Argentina emerged as the FIFA Football 2022 Champions.
Moreover, Mbappe is the Golden Boot Winner with a Hat-trick  at the final without the trophy.

 

Participated Teams.

Host Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, the Netherlands, England, Iran, USA, Wales, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia, Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Canada, Morocco,Croatia, Brazil (5 times Champions), Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea. France is the reigning champions, who had won the last held World Cup 2018 in Russia.

 

Official FIFA Website.

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Largest Blue Star Sapphire

Largest Blue Star Sapphire

Largest Blue Star Sapphire in the world was recently Mined in Sri Lanka.

Gemologists in Sri Lanka claim that the largest blue star sapphire yet has been discovered in a mine in the country.
Colombo gemology institute had confirmed that they had certified a Blue Star Sapphire gem stone weighing 1404.49 carats and said they have not certified anything larger, from the mines of Sri Lanka. The Sapphire under the light shows perfect rays like from a star. Star Sapphires are graded as superior quality for their star they produce under light. Recently this stone, weighing around 510 kg, had entered in to The Guinness Book of World Records after it was certified as the largest star sapphire cluster by the Gubelin Gem Lab in Switzerland.This star sapphire weighs around 510 kg or 2.5 million carats and has been named the “Serendipity Sapphire”.

This Blue Star Sapphire is still available for sale with the Authorities. buy it as it will be a great investment for you.

The stone was mined in the popular mining town Ratnapura in Sri Lanka. It is valued at at least $100m and the current owner expects that it can fetch $175m at any auction. According to the owner it was very confidential as how much he had paid for the 1404.49 carats stone. The current owner had named it The Star of Adam as per the Muslim belief that Adam had arrived in Sri Lanka and lived on the slopes of a mountain which is now known as Adam’s Peak, after he was sent away from the Garden of Eden.

Here is another from Sri Lanka. Queen of Asia – Blue Sapphire.

Blue Sapphire

Recently (2021) Sri Lanka had unveiled the world’s largest blue sapphire. It was unearthed in Ratnapura area. Its owner had named rhis as ‘Queen of Asia’. This Blue Sapphire weighs around 310 kilogram. Recently it was put on display for the first time at the residence of the owner. National Gem and Jewellery Authority had certified the gemstone to be a 1.550,000 carats one.

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority Chairman said that the gemstone will go through more tests as there could be more clean stones inside it. The chairman added that there are already one or two clean stones that could be seen from outside. However, international gem organizations are yet to certify the precious stone.

Gem experts say that the ‘Queen of Asia’ is made of titanium, iron, aluminum oxide and nickel. In addition in July 2021 the world’s largest star sapphire cluster named as ‘Serendipity Sapphire’ too was found here. This stone was found accidentally while digging a water well in the Ratnapura area. It is found to be weighing around 510 kg.

Star Sapphire.

Star of Adam, bought it thinking it is not to be set on jewellery. But will remain as an exhibition piece.

In addition, Sri Lanka is popular for its Gem stones from the ancient times. Additionally Sri Lanka export large quantities of Gem stones to the USA and other European  countries along with Japan. Moreover, raw gem stones can’t be exported from  Sri Lanka. After that, Srilanka Gem authorities Govern the industry through its board and the government timely check in to its activities and used to guide it. In Colombo alone there are lot of foreign and local Gem Testing, valuation and certification providing companies are located here. Moreover Ratnapura is the town for large scale gem mining operations in Sri Lanka.

Source: Africa Gems.

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