British ලංකා අපි, London (2025)

09/12/2025

මේ ගැන අදහස මොකද්ද ?

09/12/2025

🚇 ලන්ඩන් වල වියදම වැඩිවෙයිද? 💸

ලන්ඩනයේ පොදු ප්‍රවාහන ගාස්තු 5.8% කින් වැඩි කරන්න තීරණය කරලා! 😔

London Underground ගාස්තු වැඩිවීම: කලාප 1-2 අතර ගමනක් £3.70 දක්වා ඉහළ යනවා.

TFL ණය කොන්දේසි අනුව උද්ධමනයට වඩා වැඩි ගාස්තු වැඩිවීමක් කළ යුතුය යන්න හේතුව විය යුතුයි.

✈️ හීතෲ ගුවන් තොටුපළේ drop-off ගාස්තුව £7 දක්වා ඉහළට. දැන් ඔබට වාහනය නවත්වන්න ලැබෙන්නේ විනාඩි 10ක් පමණයි!

ලන්ඩන් වල ජීවත්වන අයට මෙය බරක් වෙයිද? ඔබේ අදහස කුමක්ද?

#ගාස්තුවැඩිවීම

07/12/2025

Dreaming of a white Christmas just like this. Where is the most magical place you've ever ice skated?

06/12/2025

කොත්මලෙ..

ඒ නායයෑම කොපමණ දරුණුද ?

05/12/2025

දරුවන්ගෙ අධ්‍යාපනයටත් බාධා...

හිතාගන්න පුලුවන්ද ඒ ගංවතු,නායයෑම් කොච්චර දරුණුද කියලා ? #2

Our hearts ache today looking at these images from the flood-affected areas. Beyond the devastating rubble and the washed-out homes, there lies a more poignant, quieter loss: the symbols of a child’s future.

Look closely at these photos: the mud-caked school shoes, the sodden backpack, the textbooks laid out to dry on rusty metal. These aren't just objects; they represent the loss of comfort, security, and the simple, necessary routine of life.

04/12/2025

"ඒ නායයෑම් කොතරම් දරුණුද කියලා ඔබට සිතාගත හැකිද?" #1

🇱🇰ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ නායයෑම් විනාශය (දිට්වා සුළි කුණාටුව). බදුල්ල, නුවරඑළිය සහ මහනුවර වැනි දිස්ත්‍රික්ක ඇතුළුව ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ කඳුකර මධ්‍යම සහ තේ වගා කරන ප්‍රදේශ දරුණු නායයෑම් සහ ව්‍යසනකාරී ගංවතුරෙන් සිතාගත නොහැකි විනාශයකට මුහුණ දී තිබේ.

01/12/2025

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, the UK continues to face a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities.The UK is currently navigating a period of significant uncertainty. The cost of living crisis continues to impact households, driven by rising inflation and increasing energy prices. This economic pressure is coupled with ongoing political turmoil and widespread strikes across various sectors, as seen with protests near Big Ben. The combined effect creates an environment of economic and social uncertainty for many.

01/12/2025

HELLO DECEMBER
"Happy first day of the last month"

01/12/2025

🌟🔔 Welcome, December! Let the Christmas Magic Begin! 🔔🌟

The wait is finally over! As the calendar flips to December, a wave of excitement sweeps across the UK. This isn't just another month; it's the official start of the most wonderful time of the year! From the first glint of fairy lights to the scent of pine and gingerbread, December is a symphony for the senses, bringing with it warmth, joy, and that undeniable festive spirit.

What We Love About Welcoming December:

The Lights Go Up! Cities, towns, and villages across the country transform into dazzling displays of light. From elaborate street decorations to twinkling trees in living rooms, the illumination signals the start of something special.

The Sound of Christmas: Carols fill the air, festive playlists dominate, and the cheerful jingle of sleigh bells (or at least, festive music in shops!) becomes the soundtrack to our days.

Festive Flavours Emerge: Mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate with all the trimmings, and hearty winter roasts become staples. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in comforting treats!

The Countdown Begins: Advent calendars are opened, each day bringing us closer to Christmas Day. There's a tangible build-up of anticipation that makes every day in December feel a little bit magical.

Community and Connection: December is a time for gathering – with family, friends, and neighbours. Christmas markets, school nativities, office parties, and cosy nights in all contribute to a feeling of togetherness and goodwill.

Hope and Reflection: Beyond the festivities, December also offers a chance to reflect on the year gone by and look forward with hope to the new year.

So, let's embrace every moment of this beautiful month! Light those candles, put on your favourite festive jumper, and immerse yourself in the joy that December brings. Whether you're planning visits to Christmas markets, watching a panto, or simply enjoying cosy nights by the fire, make this December memorable.

What's the first thing you do to get into the Christmas spirit when December arrives? Share your traditions below! 👇

30/11/2025

The Victoria Dam and Reservoir are named in honor of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, reflecting the significant role that British aid and engineering expertise played in its construction as part of the massive Accelerated Mahaweli Development Program.

The funding and technical support for this specific project were provided by the United Kingdom, and the dam was designed by the British consulting firm, Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners. Naming the dam after the long-reigning British monarch served as a recognition of this strong historical and financial link to the UK.
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The Victoria Dam played a critical and strategic role during the Dry Season Inter-basin Transfer of Water (DITWAH), which is the period when water is released from the Mahaweli reservoirs for irrigation in the dry zone.

Its value during this period is immense and can be understood through two key functions:

🌊 1. Water Regulation and Supply for Irrigation
The Victoria Dam is the primary reservoir in the Upper Mahaweli system, making its water releases essential for dry zone agriculture.

Massive Storage: Victoria Reservoir has a storage capacity of over 720 million cubic meters, which is vital for storing monsoon rains and utilizing them during the dry season (the Yala and Maha seasons for downstream irrigation).

Controlled Releases: During DITWAH, the Victoria Dam regulates the flow of the Mahaweli River. These carefully controlled releases ensure that sufficient water reaches the major downstream irrigation systems, such as the Minipe anicut and canal network, which feed agricultural areas in the North Central and Eastern Provinces.

Stabilizing the System: It acts as the backbone, providing the guaranteed supply needed to stabilize the entire Mahaweli system when natural river flows are low.

⚡ 2. Hydroelectric Power Generation
The dam's releases for irrigation also serve the crucial dual purpose of generating hydroelectricity.

Peak Power Generation: The Victoria Hydro Power Station has an installed capacity of 210 MW (3 x 70 MW units), making it one of Sri Lanka's largest power plants.

Efficiency: The water released for DITWAH passes through the turbines, generating electricity that contributes significantly to the national grid, especially during the peak demand hours when thermal power generation is more expensive. This means the irrigation value and the power generation value are achieved simultaneously.

In summary, during DITWAH, the Victoria Dam is the central control point that manages the scarce dry season water resources, ensuring both food security (through irrigation) and energy security (through power generation) for the nation.

29/11/2025

5 Things to Know Before Moving to London from Colombo ✈️ 🇬🇧

1. Cost of Living is a Shock 💸
* Colombo Reality: Housing, food, and transport are relatively inexpensive.
* London Reality: London is one of the most expensive cities globally.
* Housing: Expect to pay 5-8 times more for rent, and flats are often much smaller. Prioritize your accommodation budget above almost everything else. Finding a flat outside of Zones 1-2 often provides better value.
* Salaries: While salaries are higher, the cost of housing will consume a large portion of your income.

2. Transport is Expensive, but Efficient 🚇
* Colombo Reality: You rely on tuk-tuks, buses, and trains, often using cash. Traffic is chaotic.
* London Reality: The Tube (London Underground) and buses are fast and reliable (outside of strikes/planned maintenance), but costly.
* The Oyster Card: Get an Oyster Card or simply use a contactless debit/credit card. London has daily and weekly fare capping, so you won't pay more than a set limit in a day.
* Walking: Be prepared to walk a lot more than you do in Colombo—it's often the quickest way to cover short distances in Central London!

3. The Weather is Always a Topic 🌦️
* Colombo Reality: Consistent heat and humidity, with clear seasons (dry vs. monsoon).
* London Reality: You need to embrace the cold and damp.
* Essentials: Invest in a good waterproof coat (not just water-resistant) and layered clothing. You'll use them for 9 months of the year.
* Sunlight: The winter months are dark, with the sun setting as early as 4:00 PM. This can be a tough adjustment.
* Tip: Always carry a compact umbrella, even if the sun is shining!

4. Cultural & Social Norms (Queuing is Law) 🤫
* Colombo Reality: Transactions are often loud and personal; direct contact is common.
* London Reality: The social rules are very different.
* Queuing: Queuing is mandatory and sacred. Whether for a bus or coffee, wait your turn. Cutting in line is considered extremely rude.
* Personal Space: People value their personal space (especially on the Tube). Keep conversations quiet and avoid loud phone calls in public.
* Punctuality: Be on time for appointments and social gatherings.

5. Accessing Sri Lankan Goods & Community 🇱🇰
* Colombo Reality: Everything is readily available.
* London Reality: You don't have to give up your favourite things!
* Food: London has a large Sri Lankan and Tamil community, especially in areas like Tooting, Harrow, and East Ham. You can easily find Sri Lankan groceries, spices, and restaurants.
* Community: Look for diaspora Facebook groups and community centres right away. This network will be your best source of support, advice, and a taste of home.

29/11/2025

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