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Ceylon classic car show — over 150 vehicles
From 24 to 26 October, the Ceylon Motor Show will feature over 150 classic cars and 30 brands in one venue.
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Daily life
Everyday life: food, transport, shopping and daily habits on the island.
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Sri Lanka ranks 7th among the world's best cuisines
According to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025, Sri Lanka scored 95.56%, surpassing Turkey, France, and Morocco.
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27 Sri Lanka hotels included in Michelin Guide
Ceylon Tea Trails received three Michelin keys, Wild Coast Tented Lodge two keys, and 25 more island hotels were also recognized in the guide.
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nATFEST 2025: International Dance Festival October 10–12
nATFEST International Dance Festival 2025 takes place October 10–12 in Sri Lanka under the motto 'You will leave different' — a contemporary dance festival featuring international troupes.
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Colombo Events: Geoffrey Bawa Exhibition Tour and Color Workshop
October 16 — a guided tour of the Ways of Knowing exhibition at Geoffrey Bawa Trust; October 18 — the Colour Power workshop with the Barefoot design team.
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Review of Kiri Kopi Café in Colombo
A brief announcement of the Kiri Kopi café review in Colombo, published in architect Nadya Sakhno's channel.
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Dengue in Sri Lanka: 38,000 Cases Since the Start of the Year
The National Dengue Control Unit urged destruction of mosquito breeding sites: 38,702 dengue cases and 21 deaths have been recorded this year.
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Volleyball in Galle: September 25 at 14:30
Announcement of a volleyball meetup on September 25 at 14:30 at Galle Volleyball Hall for 2 hours.
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Weekly Volleyball Meetups Are Back
An announcement about the resumption of weekly volleyball meetups for island residents.
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Tuk-Tuk Drivers Will Be Trained to Handle Tourists Properly
The Clean Sri Lanka initiative is launching a training program for 10,000 tuk-tuk drivers to improve tourist service quality and combat price gouging.
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Colombo Food Guide from Expat Anzhelika
A curated gastronomic guide to Colombo by long-term expat and mother of two Anzhelika Grigoryeva is published.
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Coffee Guide for Weligama, Mirissa and Ahangama
The author debunks the myth about the absence of good coffee on the island and shares favorite coffee spots — Soul Temple and Lolami in Mirissa.
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Gourmet Galle 2026: Michelin-Star Chefs on the Island
The Gourmet Galle 2026 culinary festival will take place from January 26 to February 1, featuring Michelin-starred chefs Angela Hartnett and Atul Kochhar.
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First Chikungunya Cases Among Russians Returning from Sri Lanka
Russia recorded its first chikungunya cases in two men who returned from Sri Lanka; both are in moderate condition and health authorities say there is no risk of spread in Russia.
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Skinny Tom's in Unawatuna Begins Serving Dinners
Starting today, Skinny Tom's café in Unawatuna extends its hours and offers dinners from 18:00 to 21:00 in addition to its previous daytime schedule.
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Tamil Concert in Colombo Impresses with Its Promotional Approach
The author admires the marketing strategy of organizers of a Tamil concert featuring A.R. Rahman in Colombo, releasing new posters in different styles every few days.
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14 Islanders Have Already Bought Tickets for the 26th Event
An announcement of an event at a beautiful Colombo theatre on the 26th — 14 subscribers have already bought tickets, with the lanka.wtf channel providing a timely notice.
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International Kite Festival in Colombo This Sunday
This Sunday Colombo hosts an International Kite Festival, while upcoming events include an International Theatre Festival, Deep Jungle Fest in Sigiriya, and Lanka Comic Con.
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Bus Crashes into Stop at Pettah in Colombo
A private bus crashed at full speed into a public transport stop in Pettah, Colombo, with one person reported injured.
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Restaurant Smoke Ranks 14th in 50 Best Asia 2025
Restaurant Smoke climbed to 14th place in the 50 Best Asia 2025 ranking, with team KAIYO congratulating them on the achievement.
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Weekly Billiards Tournament at KICKS in Ahangama
Another pool tournament will take place at KICKS billiards club in Ahangama; last time 8 players competed and all tables were full.
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International Yoga Day Celebrated on the Island
June 21 marks International Yoga Day, established at India's PM Modi's initiative as a reminder of unity between body, mind, and nature.
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Children's Festival GA-LLE-A-PALUZA in Galle Fort on June 21
On June 21, a children's festival featuring workshops, dancing, drawing, and cooking for children aged 3 to 14 will take place at Galle Fort.
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A Perfect Day: After English Breakfast into the Sunshine
A personal account of stepping out after an English Breakfast into bright sunshine with the scent of fresh fruits and sea salt.
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Vintage Car Club Gathers in Colombo
Members of the Vintage Car Club gathered in Colombo, turning the city into a journey through time.
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Driving Simulator Sri Lanka: feel like a crazy bus driver
The channel shares a link to a mobile driving simulator where you can drive a crazy bus across Sri Lanka, available for Android and PC.
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Poll: have you ever dodged a crazy bus?
The channel asks subscribers if they have ever had to dodge a 'crazy bus' during their time in Sri Lanka.
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Train drivers announce strike on coastal railway line
The Locomotive Engineers Association threatens to halt coastal railway services from noon, demanding repairs to a faulty signalling system.
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Channel invites readers to 5 O'Clock Tea in British tradition
The channel recounts the history of five o'clock tea traced to the Duchess of Bedford and invites readers to a themed community event.
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1,062 people killed in road accidents since start of year
According to the police spokesperson, 1,062 people have died and 7,000 have been injured in 2,064 road incidents since the start of the year.
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Largest chikungunya outbreak in 20 years: embassy warning
The Russian Embassy warns citizens about the largest chikungunya outbreak in Sri Lanka in 20 years and recommends mosquito protection measures.
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Two bus accidents in one day: fatalities and injuries
Two bus accidents happened in one day: the Passikudah–Galle bus collided with a truck (1 dead), and the Nuwara Eliya–Kandy bus crashed with 23 hospitalised.
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Railway strike: only short routes operating
Due to a railway workers' strike, trains are only running short routes to Galle, Negombo, and Weyangoda; the next day's situation is unclear.
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Dengue and chikungunya outbreaks continue on the Island
Outbreaks of dengue fever and chikungunya continue in Sri Lanka; both diseases are spread through mosquito bites.
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New segment: best events of the week from LankaWTF
The channel launches an experimental 'Best Events of the Week' segment in partnership with the LankaWTF service.
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Another bus accident in Kandy: 20 injured
Yet another bus accident occurred in Kandy, leaving 20 people injured.
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Intercity bus falls into ravine — 21 dead
In the center of the island, a passenger bus fell into a ravine and the death toll rose to 21.
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Food delivery services review in Sri Lanka during off-season
The author reviews available food delivery services in Sri Lanka during the rainy season, including Uber Eats, with a focus on limitations for Russian card holders.
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Free New Year celebration in Galle
The Southern Province Tourism Bureau is hosting a free Sri Lankan New Year celebration at Holuwagoda River Park in Galle with music, dances and traditional games.
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Uber launches Women Rider Preference feature
Uber introduced an option allowing female drivers to accept rides only from female passengers — the feature is available in over 20 countries.
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Temporary road closures in Colombo due to Indian minister's visit
On April 5, the Colombo–Katunayake expressway and key city areas will be periodically closed due to an Indian minister's visit.
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What happens when you don't yield to a crazy bus
A video from Warakapola shows the consequences of not yielding to a bus that swerved into oncoming traffic.
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New Pickme and Uber rival Leos App launching in May
Leos App is set to launch in May 2025 as a new competitor to Pickme and Uber in Sri Lanka's ride-hailing market.
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Unawatuna main road blocked due to parade
The main road in the Unawatuna area is blocked in both directions due to a parade — drivers are advised to take alternative routes.
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Children's books for sale in Russian and English in Galle
Children's books in Russian and English for ages 1 to 18 are for sale in Galle, priced from 50 to 1,200 rupees, with possible delivery.
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Dog Care animal rescue centre in Hikkaduwa
A post about the Dog Care animal rescue centre and its activities.
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How seasoned islanders open coconuts
A short video demonstrates the skilled technique for opening a coconut — a local life hack for seasoned Island residents.
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Shanti Shanti restaurant: best pizza on the ocean shore
Shanti Shanti restaurant in Talpe, led by chef Igor Dubrovin, offers pizza that deserves to be called the best in Sri Lanka.
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Residents clean the beach themselves
A short approving note about a volunteer beach clean-up organized by the local community.
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Beach clean-up in Hikkaduwa on January 29
The organizer invites everyone to collect plastic and litter on Hikkaduwa beaches on January 29 at 4 PM.
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Cava cafe in Weligama: breakfasts and team
The Cava cafe team in Weligama welcomes new arrivals and introduces chef Wassana, serving breakfasts daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Comedy improv workshop at Pasijou
Pasijou invites everyone to a comedy improv workshop — no experience needed, entry by donation.
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Weekend events at Pasijou: lotto, borscht, bachata
Pasijou venue announces weekend events including musical bingo, a borscht quiz night, and a bachata dance workshop.
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The island's most anticipated cultural event
Announcement of a cultural festival recognized as one of the world's best by reputable publications.
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10 places to celebrate New Year's in Sri Lanka
A curated list of ten venues for New Year's Eve celebrations with advice to contact them directly for reservations.
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One year of Moments restaurant in Unawatuna — a success story
Exactly one year ago, Moments restaurant opened in Unawatuna — over the year it has grown into one of the best establishments on the island.
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A few words about service quality in Sri Lanka
A short post about Sri Lanka's famous service quality — without extended text, likely with an attached piece.
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Moments restaurant in Unawatuna celebrates its first anniversary
Moments restaurant in Unawatuna marks its first year of operation — the channel congratulates the team and notes the establishment's high standards.
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Five deaths from unknown virus in two days in Jaffna
The Ministry of Health is investigating five deaths in Jaffna from an unknown virus, with rats suspected as the source of infection.
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Toyota model range available for pre-order in Sri Lanka in 2025
Toyota vehicles became available for pre-order on the island in 2025 with no deposit required, though cars here are among the most expensive in the world.
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