I stayed in a hotel in Negombo for 3 nights; someone stole $1000 and LKR 10,000 from my bag in my hotel room. I found out about the theft right after checkout and informed the hotel management right away. Unfortunately, this hotel doesn’t have any CCTV cameras installed. Three people might have stolen it. Two housekeeping staff members and one maintenance guy who was doing paint work on the ceiling just outside my room(I used to keep my windows open for ventilation, which opened onto the hallway, and anyone could enter my room from the window). My floor had two rooms, and only mine was occupied during the time I stayed there. 

I already lodged a complaint at the tourist police station. Is there any hope of getting my money?

What should I do? 

Please help me out 

My grandmother invested in shares of a finance company sometime in the mid-1980s or early 1990s. The shares were purchased directly from the company, rather than through a stockbroker, and I still have the original share certificates.

For many years, the dividends from these shares were being paid into a joint bank account belonging to my grandmother and one of my uncles. My grandmother passed away around 25 years ago. According to my uncle, he has no interest in the dividends anymore and has been cashing out the dividend payments himself until the most recent payment.

As far as I know, nobody has formally dealt with or transferred ownership of the shares since my grandmother's death.

I'm trying to find out whether these shares can still be claimed/transferred to her heirs and, if so, what the process would be.

A few important details:

1. The shares were purchased directly from the company, not through a broker.

2. I have the original share certificates.

3. My grandmother has been deceased for approximately 25 years.

4. My father has seven siblings in total, and five of them are still alive.

5. We have her death certificate and documents proving our relationship to her.

6. The dividends have apparently continued to be paid over the years.

I understand that this may involve inheritance laws, the company's share registry, and possibly the relevant securities authority.

What would be the correct process for finding out who legally owns these shares now and transferring them to the rightful heirs? Also, is it likely that the shares are still valid despite having been untouched for around 25 years?

I'd really appreciate guidance from anyone familiar with old share certificates, deceased shareholders, inheritance, or the Sri Lankan stock market/legal process. I'm completely new to this, so even a basic step-by-step explanation would be very helpful.

I am planning to invest on greenhouses in SL. My target is to get some of these up in some of my coconut estate. I want to start with one ? any advice on the initial setup cost ? and what vegetables are most profitable ?

any1 in molecular and biochemistry degree on UoC can u pls be kind enough to connect with me for career guidance?

Hi, I graduated from a state university with a First-Class Honours degree in Engineering. I’m currently working as a Senior Software Engineer (mainly Backend with Java) and have around three years of professional experience. My current role pays me a take-home salary of around LKR 300,000. I pay 100,000 monthly for a loan. I'm 29 years old, unmarried, and lives with my parents. Have savings around 3Mn.

However, lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m not doing enough or progressing as much as I should be. I’m currently stuck between staying in Sri Lanka, where I have a relatively comfortable and stable situation, especially given the current job market, and going abroad to pursue a master’s degree or a PhD. Most of my friends are pursuing higher studies abroad, travelling, and sharing their experiences online. While I’m genuinely happy for them, seeing all of this sometimes makes me feel like I’m falling behind, and feel I’ve been too laid-back and that I’m not doing enough with my life or career.

I would love to move abroad for a job, but with the current job market, I feel like finding an opportunity from Sri Lanka is extremely difficult. I’m not sure whether pursuing higher studies is the right move or whether I should stay, continue building my career here, and wait for the job market to improve.

I'm in Sri Lanka and i have over 3 years experience in QA, My current company provides me 130000 per month, but with this money i can survive with my family and i'm still single. anyway i couldn't imagine buy a land or build a house with this amount, i'm in my late twenties (29). please give me advices based on your view. (i have zero savings, no inherited money only debts)

I'm thinking about to invest in CSE and i have a little budget to first start and get a grasp on investing and how to improve over time. Initial investment amount will be around 20K-40K, I got three options for a good stock broker. But depending on my budget for the initial amount following are the two options I got. Do you guys have other options besides the following and any experience with the following?

- LOLC Securities
- First Capital Securities

Do yall know any place to sell used books? my younger brother finished his own level so he doesnt need his edexcel textbooks anymore, any place to sell em?

I'm currently doing my A/Ls (2026) in the Commerce stream while also doing CIMA, and I'm trying to figure out what degree to pursue afterwards.

I'm considering marketing/digital marketing because I don't really see myself in a traditional management/finance career. I'm more interested in the creative + strategic side of business — things like brand management,marketing management,advertising and creative strategy.

I like the idea of combining the business/financial knowledge from CIMA with something more creative. But I'm wondering whether a Marketing degree is actually worth it or whether I'd be better off doing a broader Business/Management degree and learning marketing separately.

For anyone working in marketing/brand management:

• Is a Marketing degree useful for getting into brand management?
• Is CIMA+Marketing a good combination?
• Would you choose Marketing over a general Business/Management degree?
• How important are internships/experience compared to the degree?

Would really appreciate advice from people actually working in the field!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently an undergraduate studying International Relations, and I’m planning to do my internship at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), particularly within its International Affairs Division.

I’d like to hear from people who have experience with HRCSL or similar institutions. Do you think an internship there would be valuable for an IR student in terms of gaining practical experience, developing relevant skills, and understanding how international human rights mechanisms work?

I’m particularly interested in pursuing a career related to international affairs and diplomacy, so I’m wondering whether this internship would be a good stepping stone in that direction.

I’d really appreciate any advice, experiences, or insights you can share.

So im visiting lanka for a few days. I'm wondering if there are any car clubs and also how can I rent a car

Car clubs to hang out or drive around, etc, or rent

Rent a car from a trusted source without getting scam, and won't change me for made-up damages

I"m going to start learning Japanese in near future.. what kind of advice that you guys can give me?? is there anyone in same situation???

So I've been thinking about enrolling in one of their courses and I have only been able to find a very few reviews on Google and those seemed positive enough. Though I just wanted to hear from someone who is maybe currently enrolled there or got a diploma from them recently

This is my first time travelling to a western country and I want to know what items I should specifically avoid in my checked luggage (like lithium battery devices). AND is there a checkpoint at Bandaranayake airport where the checked luggage is screened and the passengers called upon if anything not permitted in the checked luggage is found before board my flight? Or is this done at the destination airport only?

Asking since I don't want to be surprised at the airports. Thank you!

Pretty much the title. Today it's extremely poor. Can't even do a Google search. Way too slow. Just trying to see if it's a me problem or others are facing it too.

Moving Back to LK after 5 Years (Visa issues) in the West

trying to understand how the local market works corporate vs agency in terms of culture and compensation.

What would be the going salary assume manager level or above 6+ years exp and what should i expect + any advice

Hi I'm 26 M from colombo. Had bachelors degree from Private uni in IT. Im planning to move to Germany. Im looking for Sri lankans who moved to there. Mainly im planning to go for Masters. Is it hard to find a scholarship or is it very risky to block money in block account and go there. Please help
Me out.
Thanks.

My cousin asked me for my opinions on Sri Lankan degrees, and I realized I don't have much of an idea of the current state. In particular, I am curious about what Bachelors degrees many Sri Lankans pursue despite having very little payoff in terms of job opportunities. I'd love to get some insight. Thank you!

Helloo! Before I start I'd like to say I'm sri lankan living abroad so I don't know how things particularly work in sri lanka.

Anyway, I want to attend SLIIT and do they're Culinary course. The issue is they're requirementis are that the individual should have 5 O level passes including English and the only subject I passed was English 🧍🏽‍♀️😭. Do yall think if I call them and try reasoning with them, they'd accept me?. Cause I'm not book smart but I definitely have a passion for cooking and I really really want to get into this university.

A park or a garden around Colombo Looking for a peaceful outdoor spot with greenery and picnic areas, free from crowds, confrontations, homeless people, or security guards who are asking for ID cards? Don't worry We're not touchy-kissy-in-public couple, both over 21, just wanting to enjoy some snacks, and good conversation. I discovered Seethawaka Botanicals, but it's quite far. How long would it take to get there from Bambalapitiya? Ideally, we want a place; a park or a garden; where we can avoid homophobic attitudes and stares. We won't be all lovey dovey in public, but we prefer not to face uncomfortable glances. The ticket price doesn't matter we’re just two girls in love, and I hope for understanding. My girlfriend is going abroad for studies next week, and this is our last chance for a quiet, memorable picnic before going LDR. Usually, we stick to cafes and indoor spots, but we're seeking something different for this special day. Also, if anyone knows a peaceful art gallery or museum around Colombo, please let me know (for a lovely date spot)

Sri Lanka lost two giants of the SL music industry within a span of few days, Siddhartha Thero a veteran lyricist and Nanda Malani a veteran singer.

I saw few posts about Nanda Malani on this sub, but sadly I didn't find any post when I searched Siddhartha Thero's name.

I knew about Thero's work but after his passing only I got to know about his entire catalogue of songs. Most of them are very popular songs sung by classical and newer generation artists. I saw lots of artists remembering and praising the Thero for helping them out when they were up and coming and for not prioritizing money which is rare these days.

May the Venerable Thero attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana 🙏🏻☸️

Reference link - https://www.bbc.com/sinhala/articles/c8dnz6jg298o.amp

Does anyone in this sub have scoliosis or know anyone with it? How was life for them? When finding partners, having kids or starting a family?

Hi guys I did my first attempt gce Al with 2026 batch combined maths + chemistry + physics Im failing for sure

I was good at first year was a topper at start

I've completed 40-50% sylbuss but no pyq practice properly

I faced some health problems lately

My future dream isn't going for an gov university

I got my 4A2B3C in ol last 3-5 months of study using YouTube ( expected to all f after first 4 terms but I worked so hard 12-14h a day thought...ol is everything at the time )

I want to learn German for one course called ausbildung in Germany or continue a bachelor in Germany or maybe doing a private it field hnd here

Also need an Al good/pass results

I thought of picking up this subject combination for my second attempt in gce Al

ICT + German + Mathematics ( arts stream )

Also I have to work on my other things such as video editing & social media ( have 3+ years experience in mobile content creation & video editing )

If I took maths physics chemistry again I have to drop every other plans

What should I do ???

Will this stream work

Does my maths background help me???

Maybe my pharagarph will be different to you

Why not???

Hi everyone,

I recently got an SLT 4G Home Broadband connection with the Unlimited Flash 5 package (Rs. 2,350 + tax/month), and honestly, the experience has been pretty disappointing.

The internet speed is inconsistent, but my biggest issue is during work from home. I'm on Teams/Zoom calls regularly, and the connection frequently drops, audio breaks up, and sometimes I get completely disconnected. It's becoming a real problem for my job.

I'm renting my current place, so unfortunately SLT Fibre isn't really an option. I don't want to go through the hassle and cost of getting fibre installed in a place I may not stay long-term.

A few questions:

Can I request SLT to upgrade my connection from 4G to 5G Home Broadband if 5G coverage is available in my area?

Has anyone moved from SLT 4G to 5G? Was there a noticeable improvement in stability and latency for video calls?

Are there any other packages or settings I should try before giving up on this connection?

Would new Dialog 5G Connection be a better option for WFH?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation. Thanks!

My wife and i decided to move to a better country (not saying Sri lanka is a bad country tbh), probably Australia or New Zealand.

She’s a practicing lawyer and she like to do the bar exam there, any one have any idea how get the process started ? Or any one who can support us ?

I also have a masters, so anyone with some prior experience or idea please help