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Polonnaruwa

Part of Parakramabahu I’s northern monastery, Gal Vihara is a group of beautiful Buddha images that probably marks the high point of Sinhalese rock…

Uda Walawe National Park

With herds of elephants, wild buffalos, sambars and spotted deer, and giant squirrels, this Sri Lankan national park is one of the nation's finest. In…

Kumana National Park

This 357-sq-km park, once known as Yala East, is much less frequently visited than its busy neighbour, Yala National Park. Consequently, it's a far less…

Jaffna Fort

Long the gatehouse of the city, the vast Jaffna fort, overlooking the Jaffna lagoon, has been fought over for centuries. Today you can wander its walls,…

Dutch Hospital

This terracotta-tiled, Dutch-era structure dates back to the early 1600s. Beautifully restored, it's now home to trendy shops, cafes and restaurants. In…

National Museum

Offering a captivating walk through Sri Lankan history, this delightful Colombo museum sprawls across a gleaming white, neo-Baroque building constructed…

Arugam Bay Beach

This long crescent of sand, partially shaded by coconut palms, is as good a reason as any to visit Arugam Bay. In season, its appeal to surfers is obvious…

Mirissa Beach

A vision of tropical bliss, Mirissa Beach boasts powdery pale sand, while its azure water is framed by an arc of coconut palms. The west side is the…

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Church Street Social

A classy retreat from Galle's steamy streets, this refined air-conditioned hotel restaurant is the perfect setting for a great meal, with the formality of…

Polonnaruwa Ruins

For three centuries Polonnaruwa was a royal capital of both the Chola and Sinhalese kingdoms. Today's archaeological park is a delight to explore, with…

Kalpitiya Beach

North of Colombo

Kalpitiya Beach at the northern end of the peninsula consists of a long spit of sand most easily reached by boat across the Kalpitiya lagoon. It's a…

Pettah Floating Market

A perfect example of how quickly Colombo is changing: what was an industrial canal has been reborn as a waterfront district with simple cafes, food…

Hotel De Pilawoos

Just known as Pilawoos, this open-fronted purveyor of short eats is renowned for what may be the best kotthu (rotti sliced up with cheese and other…

Elephant Transit Home

This complex is a halfway house for orphaned elephants. After rehabilitation, the elephants…

Pidurangula

This prominent rock about 1km north of the Sigiriya site, offers amazing views of Sigiriya from its wide summit. It's a 20-minute hike up to the top, past…

Koggala Lake

Next to the road, Koggala Lake is alive with birdlife and dotted with islands, one of which features a Buddhist temple that attracts many visitors on poya…

A short stroll north of the Royal Palace ruins, the area known as the Quadrangle is literally that – a compact group of ruins in a raised-up area bounded…

Hotel Renuka & Renuka City Hotel

The well-run Renuka is bifurcated into two different buildings. Its 99 rooms are well maintained and have safes, fridges and 24-hour room service. It's…

Lankatilaka

One of the most evocative structures in Polonnaruwa, the Lankatilaka temple was built by Parakramabahu I and later restored by Vijayabahu IV. This massive…

Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. A set of near…

Stick No Bills

Super-stylish reproduction posters (Rs 3000) and postcards (Rs 350) covering Sri Lanka through the decades. Many of the beautiful vintage airline images…

Kaudulla National Park

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Like Minneriya, Kaudulla offers a good chance of getting up close and personal with elephants. In October, there are up to 250 elephants in the park,…

Wilpattu National Park

At 1317 sq km, Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park. Hidden in the dense, dry woodland, you'll (hopefully) find an array of wildlife that…

Minneriya National Park

This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient…

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Starlink internet pre-orders open in Sri Lanka

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Starlink aims to commence service in Sri Lanka in 2024, pending regulatory approval.

Orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis within each coverage area.

Starlink’s Internet Constellation is one of the biggest breakthroughs in commercial satellite history. It brings nearly broadband-capable speeds and performance using a novel configuration of small satellites that work as a constellation while orbiting the Earth much lower than traditional satellites.

Earlier, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Elon Musk had sent an application to launch the Starlink service in Sri Lanka and preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka has been completed.

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Dee Monday, 27 May 2024 10:07 PM

NPP - please stop this ! Protest!

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Sam Silva Tuesday, 28 May 2024 02:26 AM

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Natalie Nanayakara Tuesday, 28 May 2024 03:22 AM

Dum Dum Dee Dee Dumb

What mad talk to ask for protest over this Tuesday, 28 May 2024 04:11 AM

Are you want to protest about people buying it because it cannot be controlled or censored local company internet. SLPP will put down there $9 USD for service.

Daa Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:38 AM

Raven Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:43 AM

Anura kumara is still trying to "is-stop Is-starlink."

Abdullah Jamaal Monday, 27 May 2024 10:12 PM

$100/- not worth for residential use.

Amaran Tuesday, 28 May 2024 05:46 AM

fully refundable USD 9 deposit.

Anji Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:50 AM

Then dont use it

Shera Monday, 27 May 2024 10:21 PM

It is good for consumers to have options. Starlink will dusturb local internet providers and break their monopoly. In a way it is a good thing. Prices will come down and remain competitive. Starlink does not perform well in heavy rain but one can't have everything.

Yaka Monday, 27 May 2024 11:38 PM

You clearly don't understand what a monopoly is. Starlink isn't priced competitively. It is a good solution for remote regions without connectivity. Sri Lanka has good coverage and reasonable pricing as well.

Cal Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:20 AM

Not True!! It’s works in heavy and heavy snow.up to 300mbps.

Shauri Shadhil Abrahaman Monday, 27 May 2024 11:44 PM

Sharma Monday, 27 May 2024 11:53 PM

As an Indian I was very hurt when Elon Musk abruptly cancelled his well planed trip to India and instead visited China. Now this fellow is planing to visit Sri Lanka. Does he think that tiny Sri Lanka is more important than superpower India. Someone needs to educate him.

Ganesh Tuesday, 28 May 2024 01:51 AM

Finally the like of Dialog and SLT will stop fleecing people with stupid and confusing package options. Open the internet.

Kevin Tuesday, 28 May 2024 03:30 AM

Not useful for SL. Local broadband is way better. However some use for fishermen and the navy.

Banda Tuesday, 28 May 2024 05:21 AM

All bogus. Good bye 9usd

Ylg Tuesday, 28 May 2024 06:38 AM

I like it. If Elon Musk comes in then more will come in. But I am sure our idiot voters will change things tho.

Mizaru Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:02 AM

A very expensive solution as it uses technology. The cost is very high. The initial fee for the hardware is UK £ 299 ( Sri Lanka Rs. 114,517) and the monthly speed is UK £ 75 / month (Sri Lanka Rs. 28,725/month. This is for residential use. The data speeds are Download: 25~100 Mbps and the Upload is 5-10 Mbps. A fiber connection from SLT is a lot faster and cheaper.

Mizaru Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:13 AM

The A very expensive solution as it uses technology. The cost is very high. The initial fee for the hardware is UK £ 599 ( Sri Lanka Rs. 179,700) and the monthly speed is US $ 120/ month (Sri Lanka Rs. 36,000/month. This is for residential use. The data speeds are Download: 25~100 Mbps and the Upload is 5-10 Mbps. A fiber connection from SLT is a lot faster and cheaper. Another Ranil gimmick.

Chaminda Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:01 AM

Not a bad thing to have. There could be some businesses that need high bandwidth and availability. However, neither essential nor affordable to 99% of Sri Lankans. Also we have other cheaper means of broadband. 500 USD for an installation and 100 USD per month for services would be pumping a lot of USD out of the country.

Dhammika Kosgama Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:10 AM

It will become more important for users Internet as good compattiter with other multimillion network mafia and curruption

Sisil Sudesh Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:32 AM

I checked the current applicable charges from the internet and found it to be 75 sterling per month, or Rs. 28000 approx. Unless Starlink gives a special price for us, I am afraid that the service would be out of reach for the majority. Rather than drive the prices down, other service providers maybe tempted to raise theirs!

Rohan Fernando Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:07 AM

Definitely expensive for residential use.

nadarajah Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:34 AM

Jamaal US$ 100 per month ???from where did you get the rate

Mark Anandappa Tuesday, 28 May 2024 11:28 AM

Another Volkswagen drama

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