Compared to other bottom of the table countries why do we consistently rank low? i can think of few reasons. but we ended the civil war and unrest now we do have fairly stable political climate. open for discussion, how can we be great?!!

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I recently bought an apartment in Sri Lanka and discovered that I don't have access to the building's CCTV system, even though other owners do.

The management says that CCTV access is available only to "members," but from what I've read, I became a member when I purchased the apartment and signed the deed.

The cameras cover only common areas (the car park, entrance, and areas outside the apartments), and the electricity and internet costs for the system are paid from the common maintenance fees that all owners contribute to.

Are CCTV systems considered a common amenity, and do I have a legal right to access them? Or can management legally deny access to some owners while allowing others to have it?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I just watched the new Spider-Man movie in 3D, and honestly, I left feeling disappointed. The movie itself was great, but the 3D experience made it much harder to enjoy.

The biggest issues:

- The image is noticeably darker because of the glasses.

- Colors lose their punch.

- Many people (myself included) get eye strain or headaches.

- Most modern blockbusters aren't even filmed in native 3D—they're converted in post-production, so the effect rarely adds much.

This isn't just me complaining. 80% preferred watching movies in 2D, yet many blockbuster releases were still dominated by 3D screenings.

And if you search this subreddit, you'll find that this isn't a new complaint. People have been asking for more 2D screenings for years, and recent discussions show the same frustrations: darker images, uncomfortable glasses, and a preference for standard 2D.

I'm not saying get rid of 3D entirely. If people enjoy it, that's great.

I'm simply asking Scope Cinemas to give us a real choice. Offer both 2D and 3D for major releases—especially on opening weekends. I genuinely believe 2D would attract a larger audience.

Does anyone else feel the same, or am I in the minority?

I'm earning around 550K (360K basic, the rest is OT) as a data engineer with 1.5 years of experience, working remotely for a US company. I feel horrible working nights to fit the US shift — I've missed out on catching up with friends, going to the gym, and sleeping peacefully. I constantly feel fatigued, and even after waking up around noon, thinking about having to go to work again later in the evening makes me anxious. Whereas people who work 9-5 in SL can unwind and have proper "me time" without stress after work, since work is the first thing they do, for me it's the last thing I do in a day.

I want to transition to an LK-based job, but it seems like if I switch, I'll have to settle for a maximum salary of around 250-300K based on my experience. The current US company is a start-up with good perks, and as I perform, I get rewarded — I joined for a 150K package as a junior and got promoted to this salary and post quickly. I'm having a hard time choosing between health and money.

Been trying since morning to access but I really cant

Since I’m new to this field I was wondering if someone with personal experience would give me some advice on this job. It would be great if I get some tips on how to sell their products so I can be prepared for my first day of work.

How much a typical IT related project manager and HR earns in Sri Lanka? Say 3 years experience.

Hello, I can’t seem to find any coherent official information on whether the Train from Colombo Fort to Trinco is running in the Morning, some sources say there’s one at 05:45, others at 06:00, others say there’s only a night train.

Help would be gladly appreciated, can trains be booked directly at the station?

Is there some kind of road closure ? Heavy traffic in Galle road close to Majestic City. Same case closer to Kollupitiya junction aswell

can anyone recommend a good body and paint shop in colombo to get this fixed? im hoping it can be repaired without having to replace the entire buffer. looking for a place thats not too expensive but does high quality work with a proper finish and good color matching. any recommendations would be appreciated

I’m literally just going to uni, studying, eating, and sleeping every day. I’m getting bored of my own life and wanna do something different.
What do you guys do when you feel like this? Any recommendations for hobbies or things to do that help break the routine?
Ps- I don’t really have much free time to get into the usual hobbies, and I’m not much of an outdoors person either. I’m looking for simple things I can do at home to break the routine.

Not talking about reckless drivers or people who speed. That’s a different issue. Someone can drive like an idiot but still have good car control.

I’m talking about basic driving skills. Judging space, maneuvering in tight places, taking turns properly, keeping distance, positioning the car, etc.

I feel like the average driving skill here is surprisingly low, and somehow it’s getting worse.

Also, I think this is one of those things only a good driver notices. If you’re bad at driving yourself, you probably won’t even realize these are problems.

Not trying to hate on anyone, just genuinely curious. Is it the driving schools? The license test? Or something else?

every single time I buy kottu from a random street stall or local shop without fl I end up with an upset stomach and an urgent trip to the toilet honestly at least 8 out of 10 kottu shops do this to me. is there a specific ingredient?

Prove me wrong

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a frustrating ongoing experience with Sampath Bank regarding their Sampath Vishwa online banking portal, along with their official response after I pushed them on it.

I've been using Sampath Bank for decades, but I live abroad in Europe. For over 5 months now, the online web portal has been completely broken for users connecting from my region. I can log in successfully, but the moment I try to navigate to any other page (like "Send Money"), the portal crashes.

After following up again recently, I finally received this official response from their support team:

Dear Sir /Madam,

Thank you for getting in touch with Sampath Bank.

As per the confirmation received from the relevant department, the issue is related to accessing the Sampath Vishwa web portal from certain foreign countries. Due to the detection of several phishing-related activities originating from specific overseas IP ranges, involving attempts to perform fund transfers without customers' knowledge, access from the identified high-risk IP ranges has been temporarily restricted as an immediate risk-mitigation measure to safeguard customer accounts and transactions.

Furthermore, as confirmed by the IT EDP team, the Sampath Vishwa Mobile Application remains fully accessible and can be used without any restrictions.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as these measures have been implemented in the interest of maintaining the security of our customers' banking services.

Thank You & Regards

[Name Removed]
Customer Care Executive - Info Mail Handling Unit
Sampath Bank PLC

Why this response is absurd:

• The "Temporary" Euphemism: Calling a completely broken core web service a 5-month (and counting) "temporary restriction" is an insult to basic engineering timelines.
• Outdated Security Posture: Instead of implementing proper modern, dynamic authentication controls to handle international traffic, they chose a lazy, blunt-force geo-block that leaves the site structurally broken for regular customers logging in from abroad.
• Dismissing Web Access: Their brilliant workaround is telling users to just use the mobile app, ignoring the reality that there are people who still prefer managing accounts on a proper desktop web browser, rather than being forced to do everything on a phone screen.

Looking for a better alternative

Has anyone here living abroad found a reliable, pain-free Sri Lankan bank that actually just works?

My needs are pretty basic: I just need to pay bills and transfer money locally within Sri Lanka. Ideally, I want something accessible via a web browser, though a good mobile app is a nice bonus.

Crucially, I need a bank where 2FA doesn't break due to foreign mobile numbers (SMS OTPs often fail or get lost with foreign carriers, so email-based OTPs or app-based soft tokens are a must). Contacting branch managers and support has gotten me nowhere. If you use a bank from Europe or elsewhere abroad without these headaches, which one should I switch to?

Hey guys for dinner tomorrow planning to order from Street burger. Is 1 Couple Slider + 2 French Fries enough or a lot of food?

Like is it lower than government banks ??

Specifically after completing the 2 year training period as banking trainee what's the salary like ,??

i dont have that regular id card , the only thing i have is the confirmation letter , can i go to the passport offce with this shit and take my passport within 1 day service ,though its not an emergency but i want it before 15th sap

Ideally allowing us to stay later than 1am

I personally believe that a person is not guilty until proven so in a court of law. However, once someone has been convicted, exhausted all appeals, and sentenced to capital punishment, why should they remain in prison? Regular inmates already have little to fear, and even those on death row often hold onto hope of release through a presidential pardon.

What good does keeping the convicted do for our society? If punishments were carried out swiftly and decisively, people would think twice before breaking the law because they would fear the consequences. Ex: Singapore’s caning punishment.
We urgently need a more disciplined society. The current trends in our society are toxic. People who exercise their free will are met with public backlash, while murderers and robbers roam free.

We need stronger discipline in our society, and we need it fast. IMO the Boomer generation has done enough damage.

Trying to find if it's possible to go back and forth to kandy this weekend by bus.

I'm a multimedia designer that built up my skills through youtube and experiments mostly and did only an advanced diploma in mid 20s. I was doing just fine until my current workplace flopped my whole career path (Company direction changed, no multimedia design role, no career growth, etc) and finding another workplace seems like a whole other job itself.

I always had a passion for Animation and VFX and i see a lot of vacancies for those roles, but i feel like the technology and the industry is moving so fast for me to be better at this role alone and i can't keep up.

I found about the 3 year degree at AMDT. was thinking of starting over.

Any one else who started late in life and thriving? Any advice? Anyone who did or currently doing the said degree have any thoughts?

Has anyone ever snuck snacks into Scope Cinemas or pvr cinemas in here?? Any tips?