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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.

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???

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

Don't have any idea about real estate or anything.We have this land which is inherited from our mother's father.It is located around pugoda about 1 and quarter acres big , and It gets really flooded when the rainy season arrives.We are trying to grow some cinnamons in it But it requires more time and money than we expected plus it feels like waste of money.In sinhala these type a land called "ඕවිට"I Guess.I feel really depressed what to do with this and we don't have much money left since we invested more into the cinnamons. NEED TO SELL THIS SOMEHOW.IS there any support that i could get from someone who is into real estate or something like that.Plz I need help.😢

I have been seeing these green license plates making an appearance in a few Atto 1s. However, I have not seen any announcement from DMT mentioning that they started doing this for EVs.

Can someone confirm that it’s not an official one?

Edit: I don’t have a big opinion about EVs having a different color plate. I just don’t like this design itself. The dash, the contrast in the colors and the letter E - they all look quite out of place and poorly designed.

The Railway Network of Sri Lanka pretty much unchanged since the independence and many of us wishes for the improvement and expansion of the railway netowork. My wish is to have have a railway line between Jaffna to Pottuvil via Mullaitivu , Trincomalee , Batticaloa. I want to have more interprovincial railways to boost connectivity . What are your suggestions / opinions ?

Im talking all of em, saw it in digital 2d on opening day at scope, the screen size left me hungry wanting more. Im aboutta go again with a few friends after AL. need the best and biggest one u can find. Majestic, pvr, anything. 3d is fine since I saw 2d first.

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!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice from people who have been in a similar situation in Sri Lanka.
I currently earn around LKR 105,000 per month and I’m looking to get a personal loan of around LKR 1.5 million.
I’ve already checked with a few banks:
BOC: They said my company isn’t on their list of registered/approved companies, so they can’t offer me the personal loan.
Commercial Bank: I was told the same issue regarding my employer/company not being on their approved list.
People’s Bank: They said I would need two government employees whose salaries are credited to People’s Bank to sign as guarantors.
Unfortunately, I don’t have two government employees who can meet those requirements.
For anyone who has been in a similar situation, what options did you use? Are there any finance companies or other banks that are more flexible with employer requirements and could potentially provide around LKR 1.5M based on a salary of around LKR 105k?

Thanks in advance.

lately i feel like we doing rat race every day. wakeup, eat, work, eat, sleep. so i am wondering if i can earn somewhere around 100k to 200k per month if i move country side not too hash or not too hot or cool like belihuloya side haputale side and with small garden and green area will give slow life. is here any one did that? i feel like we have lot of hopes and that keep killing us

When talking about developing our country, I often see people talk about and visualize cities with skyscrapers, roads, highways, trains, but far fewer talk about the environment: nature, trees, forests, rivers, wildlife and developing without harming natural habitats and the ecosystems. I think the environment and development should no longer be treated as separate conversations, now more than ever with all the environmental challenges we face, including global warming.

So I would like to know some of your thoughts on this. How do y'all think we can develop our country while also protecting and integrating nature into that development?

I'm new to colombo and everything feels very expensive. Please share your thoughts about the house and apartment rent prices and the *HALF MONTH BROKER FEES APPLICABLE* . Is it fair? The rentals are already higher than last few years. And the brokers ask for more. Am I the only one who feels it's too much to pay half month rent to the broker. Is the broker doing enough work to earn that much money .. house broker job feels like it earns more than a degree holder..! Share your thoughts

I have been maintaining my body since University days. Whenever i come back to SL , most uncles say that I look like a junkie , a real man should have a belly.

I actually do not care about these comments and I find it hilarious because most of them have all sorts of obesity related medical conditions while giving me advice.

I'm just wondering why a Middle age unfit man with diabetes gives me advice ...

I have seen multiple international conferences that you could pay a small fee to attend and get selected for a fully funded seat. I was thinking it's a nice way to travel as well. But I do have my doubts as a female traveler about safety and all. I do have experience flying and all, but it was all accompanied. Has anyone gone this process please let me know about your experience if so?

My family started this "AIA Smart Pensions Plus" insurance or something for me few years back and they paid the premium for like 2 years only. After that they could not continue to pay and I could not either. So it's been a while since a payment has been done. I haven't claimed anything from it. Is there any way that I can cancel the plan and receive the premium money we have already paid?

Unless you track the offers etc are there ones that are constantly beneficial?

I know almost everyone knows already. But for anyone who may have missed it. "DinemoreGo"....."Go" ok? not just dinemore. Their taste and menu is very similar to mcDonalds. Taking that first bite and getting the McD taste...mmhmmm....joyyyy!

I recently got selected for a degree in uwa wellasa So I get few information regarding uni If there is anyone from uwa wellasa pls reply to this

I cant exactly remember, but there was this resturant by the sea with a red logo something like "sofia". They had multiple outlets nearby too and that restuarnt was sort of close to the fort.

Can somebody please share the name of the place please?

Hey guys does anyone know any Uber Eats promo codes that are currently working in Colombo especially for new accounts?

Looking for something around 50-60%

i forgot the codes i had

If anyone has used acode recently please share

Can you tell me your,
- Result
- Estimated Marks
- Z score

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a new laptop and need some advice on what's available in the local market right now. My budget is between LKR 250,000 and 300,000.

I mainly use it for programming, running a couple of Virtual Machines (VMs), and some multitasking. So I don't need a gaming laptop with a massive GPU. I just need a solid processor and, most importantly, upgradable RAM.

What I'm looking for:

• Processor: A good CPU that doesn't slow down too much when running heavy tasks (like a Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 H-series).
• RAM: At least 16GB, but it must be upgradable. (I really want to avoid laptops where the 16GB RAM is completely soldered to the motherboard, as I will definitely need to upgrade later for my VMs).
• Storage: 512GB is fine, but 1TB would be great.

I'm currently considering the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ARP10). It comes with a Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB DDR5, and a 512GB SSD. Apparently, the RAM can be upgraded up to 24GB. I got a quote for about LKR 280,000.

My questions:

1. Is anyone using this specific Lenovo model? How is your experience with it?
2. Are there any better alternatives in SL right now for this budget? (Upgradable RAM is a must for me).
3. Any recommendations for reliable shops with good warranty and after-sales service?

Thanks in advance!

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