இலங்கை, கருணாநிதிக்கு நெத்தி அடி

"கருணாநிதி இந்தியாவில் ஈழம் உருவாகட்டும்" - இலங்கையின் பாதுகாப்பு செயலாளர் கோதபாய ராஜபக்ஷ . 

சில தினங்களிற்கு முன்பு வெளியிட்ட அறிக்கையில், இலங்கையின் பாதுகாப்பு செயலாளர், கோதபாய ராஜபக்ஷ கருணாநிதிக்கு நெத்தி அடி கொடுத்துள்ளார். அவர் விடுத்த அறிக்கையில் , கருணாநிதி வேண்டுமானால் இந்தியாவில் ஈழம் ஒன்றை உருவாகட்டும். அங்கு தான் இலங்கையை விட அதிகமான தமிழ் மக்கள் வாழ்கின்றார்கள் என்று குறிப்பிடிட்டுளார்.

இது இலங்கையை இரண்டு துண்டாக பிரிக்க நினைக்கும்  கருணாநிதிக்கும், தமிழ் நாட்டு மக்களிற்கும் குடுத்த நெத்தி அடி ஆக அரசியல் ஆய்வாளர்களால் கருதப்படுகின்றது. 

கோதபாய ராஜபக்ஷ 

Bangladesh Cricket team is to tour Pakistan - What is the hold

Bangladesh cricket team is to tour Pakistan

Ever since the attacks on Sri Lankan Cricket team in Pakistan, there were not any international cricket matches held in Pakistan. But after nearly three years, Bangladesh Cricket board agreed to tour Pakistan. 

They will be playing two cricket matches. 

1) April 29th - ODI

2) April 30th - t20

In the meantime international cricket council (ICC) has requested Pakistan Cricket board (PCB) to provide with a comprehensive security plan report. This is to ensure the safety of the Players.

But as we analyze, there are few reasons behind this cricket match which is highly risky after what happened to Sri Lankan Cricket team in may 2009. 

1) Firstly Pakistan want to make an impression that security is good enough with their country to conduct international cricket matches. 

2) Only country they can ask to visit them is Bangladesh as other countries will strictly deny it. 

Pakistan's security is concern

But why Bangladesh agreed to tour Pakistan? What is the hold? The hold is in Bangladesh Premier league  (BPL). Pakistan apparently hinted that if Bangladesh is not going to tour them, they whey won't be allowing Pakistan players to play in BPL. 

So Bangladesh had a make a decision and to save Pakistan Players from BPL, they agreed to tour Pakistan. They took a great risk. What is your idea? Do you this it is safe enough for Bangladesh is to tour Pakistan? 

Yes FM advertisement in the time of Tsunami Alert!

Fun News Sri Lanka - Yes Fm Trolls in Twitter! 

Media should be responsible for everything they report. This funny incident happened on the day of Tsunami alert where everyone was busy looking at the tsunami alert and informing each others.

On that specific time, Yes fm Twitter account made a tweet regarding Shaggy live concert. It was actually asking people to buy tickets. It received lot of negative comments on Twitter. But Very soon they apologized and made an announcement that it was a previously scheduled tweet.]

Yes FM automated tweet

Yes Fm later apologized 

Mobile network carriers and their major faults

Sri Lanka News - Sri lankan Mobile Network operators

Here i want to point out some facts on some of the major issues with Sri Lankan mobile network carriers. Few days ago we faced a situation where there was an earthquake in Indonesia and after that people in the coastal areas were asked to evacuate. 

As soon as the Tsunami alert was given, i wanted to alert my friends. I dialed them. But i couldn't reach any of them. As everyone is connecting, all the lines were jammed and i had to try about ten times to get connected to one person.

On the day of Tsunami alert all the Mobile phone network carriers did two huge mistakes. They are,

1)  They couldn't handle the traffic so the connection almost went off.

2)  None of them thought to send an Alert Message on Tsunami Warning.

This is a really pathetic situation when it comes to an emergency. There are almost 5 Mobile phone network operators are in Sri Lanka. They are,

1. Dialog
2. Mobitel
3. Etisalat
4. Airtel
5. Hutch

But at the time of the need, non of them were working. They couldn't handle the traffic. This is not the only time it happens. It happens on the New Year times, at midnight where many people connects with each other. That is perfectly okey. 

But when the Telephone lines are getting jammed in the emergency situation, then think about the consequences. What if the earthquake happened few kilometers away from Sri Lanka and we were supposed to expect Tsunami in minuets? Think about it!

We need a strong and reliable mobile network operators in Sri Lanka. As they invest, they should be investing on network towers as they are important to handle the traffic. I strongly suggest government should take actions against these problems. 

Another problem is, on that specific day, non of the mobile network operators in Sri Lanka thought to send an Alert message to its customers. Almost all the i get message from my mobile network operator about their promotions and giveaways. But on the most needed day, They didn't even think to send a simple message to alert people. I use Dialog. 

I was so much frustrated. Al the people don't have access to TV or Internet. But they have mobile phones. Why don't you just send a message alerting them? Please next time in emergency, be polite. Alert your customers. 

I know they must have made the maximum profit of the year on that specific day. But i am sure they don't deserve any customers. I am referring to all the mobile network operators in Sri lanka. Bitch please!

Meter Tuk Tuks in Sri lanka

In my previous post i have explanied about the Tuk tuks which are also knows as trishaw or auto rickshaw. Before some time, you will have to pay the told amount to the tuk tuks. You can bargain if you feel the fare is too high.

But recently Sri Lanka is introduced with meter tuk tuks.It is just a simple theory. Tuk Tuk tuk driers will charge you for the kilo meters you travel. There is a meter fixed and you will be shown the fare in real time while travelling. Apparently it is a good idea. Both parties will get the what they wanted. They much charge Rupees 32 per Km. 

While speaking about meter tuk tuks in Sri Lanka, i came across a meter tuk tuk. It was an emergency and i had no any way to travel. So i took a tuk tuk. Once i already traveled to that place. I thought i will be paying a fair amount. But unfortunately i had some worst experiences. 

1. The Metered tuk tuk driver went very slow - Every time he was dragging, i could see the meter increasing. 
2. He purposely got in to traffic and tuk tuk was travelling around 12 -15 Km per hour. 
3. I had to pay more that what i normally pay. 
4. I had to pay him more than what i paid him last time. Rupees 30 More!
5. I was clueless about the tuk tuk fairs.
6. I was frustrated. 
7. I got late and my total day was sucked.
8. The driver was talking bot. He was talking non-stop and purposely slowing the tuk tuk.

At the end of the meter tuk tuk travel i was totally frustated. I couldn't argue with him because i was already late. So when you are travelling in Tuk Tuk, i have simple advice for you all.

1. Sri Lankan Bus services are better than Tuk Tuk. So go for a bus.
2. If the driver is purposely making slow, then ask him to go fast.
3. Take few seconds to check the traveled distance and the charge.
4. If you find he is cheating, please call police. 
5. Always for for a non-meter tuk tuk for long distances.
6. For short distance tuk tuk is good.

So there are the simple advices i can give you regarding metered tuk tuks. If you need any more denials, just leave a comment. I will response as soon as possible. 

Picture of a Meter Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk also known as Auto Rickshaw or Three wheeler is a common vehicle in Sri Lanka. It is commonly used by middle class people. It is a simple and easy vehicle to travel. In recent years Tuk Tuk placed the need of cabs in Sri Lanka.

Picture of Tuk Tuk aka three wheeler 

The Name Tuk Tuk originated just because of the sound this vehicle makes when it starts. Tuks can be comfortable enough to hold three people. It is the fastes method to travell in any part of Sri Lanka. (for small distance)

There are few things you need to take care when travelling via Tuk tuks.

1. The Tuk Tuks are really fast. 
2. Your life is not in your hand when travelling via tuks. 
3. Before taking Tuk Tuks, ask the driver the charge to travel to the specific place. Otherwise you will have to pay more than what you should pay. 
4. If you are a foreigner then you will have to pay at least five times more than what you should pay.so always be with a guide.
5. You can get tuk tuks anywhere in Sri Lanka. 
6. You won't feel bored, because tuk tuk drivers won't close their mouth. 
7. Comfortable and fresh air

So i pointed out most of the important facts about tuk tuks of Sri Lanka. Hope you will enjoy the tuk tuk ride ;) If you want more facts about tuktuks then go for WikiPedia Tuk Tuks.

tuk tuks

About Sri Lanka

Since this is the first post, i am gonna talk about my beautiful island Sri Lanka. I will be answering some important questions in short form, in case in you don't know. If you already know, still you can read it. i don't mind.

What is Sri Lanka? 

Sri Lanka is a country. Sri Lanka is a small, beautiful island.

Where is Sri lanka situated? 

Sri Lanka is situated in the Indian Ocean. India is just above Sri Lanka.

Exact location of Sri Lanka ( pic is stolen )

I Want to know about Sri Lanka?

If you want to know about Sri Lanka aka SriLanka, you should be checking Wikipedia.

Here are the simple facts about Sri Lanka

Country -    Sri Lanka
Capital   -    Sri Jayawardenapura
Area -         65,610 Km2

Languages - Sinhala, Tamil

What Sri Lanka is famous for?

Sri Lanka is famous for Tourism, tea and cricket. Well, Sri Lanka is one of the beautiful country in this world. You can get Sun, sand and sea. You can travel via Air Lanka. ;)

Still i want to know about Sri Lanka?

Google hard! ;)