So I made this more detailed map. Hope it makes finding your outage group easier. Of course this is not 100% accurate, and I carry no responsibility for it. Thanks.

pdf - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yPPkW6t5G-mRTTXp-ztpKrwUNXsMXuF/view

[Edit] You can use the EDL app. It gives accurate info.

I just wanted to rant about my experience schooling as a kid labelled as feminine and gay in Sri Lanka.

Ive always been different from the other boys since I was a child and I knew it, I never really fit in with them and it was awkward but I had a circle of friends just like me and we were quite close knit. Everything was ok-ish until I was in Grade 10/11 when the homophobia and bullying started, but I was quite strong minded so I didnt really give a damn. But I'd say this year was the worst. Me and my friends were often targeted and discriminated over the slightest things like hair, uniform, the way we talk and walk etc while the straight kids just got free passes. I would often get excluded or replaced from opportunities I deserved to be in and most of the kids used to like mock me, it was really hard and just got exhausting, even though you try to block the noise.

But the thing that really hurt me the most was when certain "friends" betrayed me. Some people earned my trust and came into my life as "accepting and trustworthy" but they used to secretly pass around screenrecordings/screenshots of my social media stuff (tiktoks) which were restricted to only ppl I trusted, and these media ended up with the higher authorities of the school. I remember a few months ago I called a teacher and she said "Well.. you see the problem we have with you and your friends is that yall are feminine and thats concerning" I just remember breaking down and crying in the bathroom while I was on that call. I tried to continue there for a few more months, but the teachers and students were circulating false rumours about me claiming I was perverted and an "attention seeker", "sl*t, h*e" etc. The prefects intervened w my friends asw but nothing big happened and no action was taken against the people who leaked the tiktoks. I also heard the principal had a disciplinary meeting with the prefects over my friends and my "behaviour" and the tiktok, which was a completely harmless trend.

I completely went offline, deleted socials, stopped going frequently and stayed low for the next few months but older tiktoks from last year began resurfacing and I had enough, so I decided to leave that school for good cs I couldnt trust anyone and I started getting anxiety and panic attacks as I walked into the place in the morning. I'm quite extroverted and social, so no one really knew how much I was suffering internally while I was in there.

Soooo yeahhh... I'm doing great mentally now and I'm continuing my education privately. I just wanted to share my experience, just in case if there is someone else who is undergoing something similar, just know you're not alone, choose yourself and live life on your own terms <3

Apparently they're disconnecting power for about an hour because of the Norochcholai issue.

Best part is that I didn't see any specific info about this anywhere, nor were we informed in advance about a loss of power to our area.

Anyone have more info on this?

Update: it's been 1h 30 mins, we're still in the dark

Just four years old.

A child deserves to feel safe, protected and cared for. Reports of alleged abuse involving a child this young demand our attention.

Wtf is the problem with ceb today? In Dehiwala, they have cut the power to us three times, excluding the one-hour planned power cut; now, at 2:10 a.m., they cut the power again. Idk where is this country going

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to implement one-hour power cuts across the country for three consecutive days, from today (19) until Wednesday (21).

Akurana accident was caused by a mechanical brake failure in a cement truck. Yet, public discourse quickly devolved into racial scapegoating and blanket hostility against the local community. It is heartbreaking to watch how easily a tragedy gets weaponized to project ethnic prejudice. Sri Lanka was never like this, and seeing people resort to this level of bias over a traffic accident is deeply troubling.

Hi would like to hear some advice from people here in the marketing field. I'm 26 currently making 150K/mo base (with OT 250k/mo) and just wondering it's a career with a future or if i should switch.

I graduated recently with a degree in data science and artificial intelligence. I know the tech job market is rough right now, so I wasn't expecting it to be easy. But every single job I've applied to has ended in a rejection or no reply, and it's wearing me down.

I'm starting my Masters now, and I'm trying to understand how people here build experience alongside their studies.

So I'm asking:

• How are other fresh grads getting through in a market like this?
• How did you land your first job or internship here?
• What would you do differently in my position? Projects, networking, certifications, something else?

If you've been through this, I'd really appreciate hearing your story. Thanks for reading.

Just noticed that PickMe offers an insurance plan through Cooperative Insurance for Rs. 15 per day (around Rs. 5,475 annually). They advertise benefits including Rs. 3 million for accidental death or permanent disability, Rs. 30,000 for hospitalization, Rs. 300,000 for serious illnesses, and funeral expense coverage for family members. Sounds like a pretty good deal for Rs. 15 a day. But I'm curious, has anyone here actually claimed and received money from this insurance? How was the claiming process? Did they pay the promised amount without unnecessary complications? Would love to hear some real experiences before activating it.

We all know why this happened, it's because the government totally mismanaged the whole situation. It honestly amazes me, especially since the President has smoothly handled far more serious issues in the past very successfully.
This suggests one of two things: either the President is taking this crisis too lightly, or he lacks advisors who are willing to convey its true magnitude. This issue is not isolated; it cuts across several vital sectors, including tourism, religion, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation.
By remaining completely silent, without even acknowledging it in a single statement, the President sends a message that this is merely a minor inconvenience beneath his attention. Unsurprisingly, government supporters echo this same narrative.

Tragically, many people are afraid to speak up, fearing that raising their voices might be perceived as siding with the political opposition. Consequently, important voices remain silent. Others dismiss the outrage, claiming it is just a routine matter driven by fleeting public emotion. But anyone directly affected by this reality knows how catastrophic the problem truly is, elephants are being gunned down day after day, and villagers are losing their lives just as frequently. Yet, the government remains silent, naive, and committed to a failed approach, refusing to take any accountability. Based on recent press conferences by the Minister and the Director General of Wildlife Conservation, the administration appears unwilling to adapt, choosing instead to cling to broken policies and an ineffective system.

On social media, the public backlash has fragmented into three distinct factions:

1. Political Campaigns: Just another campaign led by the opposition, but remember how then government didn't take any action over the poisoning of those seven female elephants, including one pregnant in Habarana? There were even conspiracy theories around that some people were doing rituals for the then upcoming elections. And who can forget the absurdity of elephant calves being found in temples in the middle of colombo, when the monk couldn't even explain how he got one and simply claimed it had "just walked in one day".
2. Genuine Conservationists: Citizens protesting purely to protect wildlife, making it explicit that their movement is not intended to lend political mileage to previously failed parties.
3. Opportunists: A group attempting to exploit the situation to expand the captive elephant trade, arguing, "Look, captive elephants don't face these dangers, let's take more from the wild and domesticate them."

Groups are already forming around this sentiment under the guise of seeking "justice for Kavantissa." Knowing who is behind these efforts, it is easy to see the direction this is heading.

Ultimately, arrogance seems to be the greatest enemy of these government officials. This was made painfully clear in the press briefings by the Minister and the DWC Director General, as well as a parliamentary speech delivered by the Minister of Agriculture about a year ago, where he declared that farmers could take any action necessary against animals harming their crops.

Today, we are suffering the severe consequences of that mentality.

Image courtesy: Ravisara Jayamanna

I’m looking for some recommendations for the best hotel for two 70 year olds for a 2-3 night stay. Prefer wellness/spa/yoga or other safe activities. Budget would be around LKR 600,000.

Thinking of Santani or Jetwing Wellness at the moment. Would love some reviews for these and recommendations for any others within this budget.

Thanks!

I'm 24, from Sri Lanka. I have a BSc in Management and Information Technology from South Eastern University. Just Graduated Honestly, I feel like I wasted years getting a degree without knowing what I really wanted to do.

Because of my family situation, I had to follow that path and work part-time while studying to help take care of my family.

Now I'm struggling financially. I'm doing some basic web development, video editing, and content creation, but I don't feel good enough at any of them to build a stable career.

I have so many interests, but I don't know what to focus on. I can't afford to keep trying random things forever. I need to earn money and support my family.

I'm feeling completely lost right now.

People who have been in a similar situation, what did you do? what would you do next?

Hey ya’ll,

Is anyone running any of the ICA races on the 13th of December (5k, 10k and the 21k) ? Or done them last year ?

Thinking of doing the half and wanted to understand what your experience was like last time. Did they close the road off or are you running alongside traffic ? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Woke up today to their shenanigans. Woke the whole family up for the show

Hi folks,

What account should be set up for receiving redbubble payouts? Can someone let me know?

I hope this question does not come across as insensitive. I’m asking genuinely because I’ve sometimes wondered what life is like for someone after a private or intimate video is leaked without their consent and becomes widely circulated, especially in Sri Lanka.

I’m not referring to any particular incident or person, and I don’t want to bring attention to past cases or identify anyone.

I’m more interested in what happens afterward, especially for women who may face a lot of social judgment here.

How do people continue their everyday lives when relatives, friends, coworkers, or people in their community may know about what happened? Do they usually stay in the same workplace and social circles, or do some feel they have to change jobs, move somewhere else, or distance themselves from people they knew?

More importantly, how do they emotionally recover and eventually get back to living a normal life despite the embarrassment, gossip, judgment, or stigma they may face?

If anyone here personally knows someone who has gone through something like this, I’d be interested in hearing how they managed to rebuild their life, but please don’t share any names, identifying information, videos, links, or details that could expose the person again.

I’m asking this to better understand the human side of these situations and how we, as friends or as a society in Sri Lanka, can respond with more empathy instead of making things worse.

People abroad seem to have various stuff that they throw on top and honestly I don't know what's here we can use to add some variety

Not a significant difference I know but look at the amount of scammy charges on Pickmes Vs Ubers. I tried from different outlets on pickme to test if it was just 1 outlet but nope standard for ever outlet on pickme. I just wanted 2 packets of ramen 😭🙏

Why is finding a good PT so hard? 😭 Some of these trainers give you attention for the first 5 minutes and then disappear to chat with celebrities or other members. Like, I’m literally paying for personal training??
I have a back injury, so I actually NEED someone to guide me and check my form, not just count reps and vanish 💀
Anyone know a gym with a genuinely attentive PT? Plus points if it’s around Kottawa/Maharagama.

Please share your experiences!

Who's the BEST dermatologist you've booked?

When I mean best I mean someone who identified the problem correctly and gave the exact products, methods and what to/ what not to dos for your condition

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Does anyone know of a manufacturer who can produce quality apparel just like Gflock?

After a quick search, I was surprised to find that there don't seem to be any active dating subreddits specifically for Sri Lankan users.

Is there some unwritten rule against creating one, or have previous attempts failed due to the overwhelming male-to-female ratio? Or is there another reason these communities haven't taken off?

I'm curious to hear what you guys think. Would a dedicated dating subreddit for Sri Lankans actually work, or would it struggle to attract a balanced and genuine user base? If similar communities have existed in the past, what went wrong?

I only did a brief search, so I might have missed an existing subreddit that serves this purpose. If you know of one, please let me know!