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New Tools ….@ Arugam

Published on 11/01/2010 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

Self-help is best

To our knowledge, Arugam.info was the first and perhaps only media which embraced new tools, such as this site, within hours of the 2004 Tsunami. Back then, we realized the wealth of options the internet can provide. Complimented by Twitter and Facebook, as well a s YouTube we tried to show that self help can be cheap.
No doubt it is best and also possible, as we managed to show.

some of Arugam's admins mid 2009

In our case communication from an area which had no power and no telephones it was more of a challenge than many of you, in developed places can imagine.
Various Generators, direct Inmarsat connections and many other innovations were needed and found.
This web site coordinated immediate self-help within days or even hours of the 2004 waves. And weA? continued our work to promote “Arugam Bay” ever since.
It is hoped that the local Community, for which this site was conceived, will soon understand the power of the net. And hopefully participate more in our approach.
In this context the article below has caught our attention.
We will continue to seek more avenues to drum up a bit of support and attention.
The “Best of British” award is one example – and this kind of promo is not only cheap, but free. We are in a continuous learning process. Thanks for being one of our readers!

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Aid agencies ‘must use new tools’

By Jason Palmer
Science and technology reporter, BBC News

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The “crowd-sourced” data that comes from victims of natural disasters and conflicts is now a crucial part in disaster management, says a new report.

The UN Foundation/Vodafone Foundation Partnership report outlines examples of new technologies that mitigate conflicts and save lives worldwide.

A report author said it reveals that aid agencies “fail to take advantage” of new tools available.

It says a number of challenges remain to maximise the tools’ potential.

The partnership is a $30m, 5-year plan that joins the humanitarian arms of each group, with a focus on the technological aspects of aid.

The new report outlines a number of technological tools that have already proven their worth, or could be put to better use. Continue reading ‘New Tools ….@ Arugam’

AbaY Hotel nominated for Best of British Award

Published on 07/01/2010 in accomodation, bars, Blogs, Culture, Environmental, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels, Ideas, Music, parties, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch, restaurants and Traveler's Reports. 12 Comments

Nominated for the Best of British Award by the Daily Telegraph, London

The SVH on the Surfer’s Bay of Arugam. Established 1977 by a devout CAMRA member. The “Siam View” is still run by the same Manx expat and his family to this day. Despite the 30 war years and 2004 Tsunami this place never once closed its doors for even one single day. Home of more than a dozen all natural draft beers. Continue reading ‘AbaY Hotel nominated for Best of British Award’

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New Year’s Blast at Arugambay

Published on 02/01/2010 in accomodation, Blogs, cabanas, Environmental, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people, restaurants, Security & Safety, services and the bay. 3 Comments
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New Year's fire at Arugam Bay beach

Arugam Bay New Year‘s celebrations were peaceful, quiet and romantic.
However, residents and visitors were shaken by a totally unexpected fireworks display late on New Year’s day.
The fire started in some fishing huts in the middle of the Bay.
The popular “#38 Cafe del Mar” next door was engulfed soon and the blaze looked like Continue reading ‘New Year’s Blast at Arugambay’

Season Greetings from Arugam Bay!

Published on 24/12/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page and Music. 0 Comments

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AbaY Payer schedules

Published on 03/12/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, Historical sites, people and services. 0 Comments

Arugam.info advises to plan your prayers. Or your lunch/ shopping or bank timing. Valid for Arugam Bay and PottuVille Read on for full time table, December, 2009 Continue reading ‘AbaY Payer schedules’

Arugam Bay images (almost) live, taken today

Published on 28/11/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Kitesurf, surf, the bay and wild life. 0 Comments
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Hotspot Arugam Bay

Published on 14/09/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters and services. 6 Comments

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Arugam Surf Moll Dairy. Prt.2

Published on 01/09/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, people and surf. 0 Comments

Dear Moll diary,

I was surrounded by Israelis. All eyes were glued to our computer screen, viewing and reviewing and checking again the pictures I had (grudgingly) taken of them surfing that afternoon.

I was bored.

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Surfers are obsessed with images of themselves surfing. Once they have access to some they will view and review with several different audiences producing several different discussions, all really saying the same thing (that was an awesome wave trick!! You are awesome, surfing friend!!)

I was really bored.

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So I reached over and began to flip through the only reading material available in Order lioresal injection medtronic Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka). Continue reading ‘Arugam Surf Moll Dairy. Prt.2’

A Dead End: Arugam Bay

Published on 25/08/2009 in Blogs, Environmental, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels, parties, people, press coverage, restaurants, Security & Safety, services, the bay and wild life. 1 Comment

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AT Machine for Arugam Tourists

Published on 10/08/2009 in From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people and services. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
Bank of Ceylon limits ATM transactions in PottuVille to 20K Rs./

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Automatic Teller Machine @ BoC PottuVille

 Bank of Ceylon opened the refurbished PottuVille branch this morning
Good news for the nearby resort of Arugam Bay!
The first ever ATM machine in the South East! Better still:

It even seems to be working!

More photos from the opening ceremony and same same afternoon, see below:

related articles:
Uptown Top Banking. The Bank of Ceylon’s old, original BoC branch in PottuVille
Take a look at the old, historic ledger photos:

https://www.arugam.info/2006/11/18/uptown-top-banking/

Did YOU know?
The Bank of Ceylon actually HAD one Branch at Arugam Bay. Until 2004. When they simply ‘checked out’ without paying for outstanding rent and damages. Tsunami affected reported at the time, Asian Tribune etc. carried the story:

https://www.arugam.info/2007/05/14/no-more-abay-bank/

Busy Arugam Weekend

Published on 02/08/2009 in From our own Correspondent, front page, people and the bay. 1 Comment

Not our new web cam, but this is what AbaY beach looks like today:

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2nd August 2009, 13:00hrs.

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Aliens ‘ride past Arugam Bay’ and descend on Kataragama

Published on 24/07/2009 in Blogs, Environmental, From our own Correspondent, Historical sites, press coverage and Security & Safety. 2 Comments
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On the way to Okanda

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(July 24, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) There is a Sinhala saying about Kataragama-bound pilgrims that goes:

DA?nagana giyot Kataragama, NodA?na giyot ataramaga.

Translated, it means: a??If you know the way, you come to Kataragama; if you dona??t know the way, you get completely lost.a??


Continue reading ‘Aliens ‘ride past Arugam Bay’ and descend on Kataragama’

Protected: Police ‘Justice’ at Arugam Bay

Published on 07/07/2009 in From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage and Security & Safety. Enter your password to view comments.

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Wave Ride AbaY

Published on 07/07/2009 in From our own Correspondent, front page, press coverage, surf and the bay. 0 Comments
By Charitha Fernando

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Surfers ride Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay waves again
July 6, 2009, ARUGAM BAY (LBO) – Arugam Bay Price of cleocin in eastern Sri Lanka is coming to life after the end of a 30-year war in Sri Lanka cleared the way for surfers from around the world to ride its waves again.
Hotels in the area were packed to capacity this week when surfers flocked to the town to take part in a contest dubbed ‘Champion of Champions’.

“We had a fantastic event. We’ve seen some great waves and spectacular surfing,” says Dave Reed, a tour director for UK’s Pro Surf organization.

“We chose Arugam Bay because its one of the best waves in the world.” Continue reading ‘Wave Ride AbaY’

Abay Walk 2009

Published on 01/07/2009 in accomodation, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels, restaurants, shops and the bay. Closed

Arugam Bay’s traditional Mid-Year walk from end-to-end of AbaY:

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Do you like to try your luck and spot any “progress”:
Here are links to the same-same walk of previous years:

http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/AbaYWalk2008#
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http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/AbaYWalk2007#

Note:
There are changes and various improvements 2009.
Now we show not only the road/street sign.But also at least one impression of the establishment as well.
This years walk was conducted by Mr. Tavis Fu, a volunteer from Taiwan.HKG FUi
Links and introductions on this page (arugam.info), shown right below will be updated asap. Please allow 1 week.

Over 100,000 targeted:

Published on 28/06/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people, press coverage, services and the bay. 0 Comments
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2009/06/28/new03.asp

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2009/06/28/new03.asp

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The Tourism Ministry will launch hotel construction projects at selected locations in the Northern and Eastern Provinces to attract Trileptal generic vs brand Cheap tenormin dosage over 100,000 foreign tourists during 2010.

Deputy Tourism Minister Faizer Mustapha told the Sunday Observer that the ending of the 30-year war and the emergence of peace in the North and the East has encouraged the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Board and private sector hoteliers to recommence their business activities in the region.

a??In addition, several tour group operators will reactivate operations between the South and the North,a?? he said. Referring to the official launch of the new brand for Sri Lanka Tourism at a ceremony, held in Colombo on Tuesday, Deputy Minister Mustapha said the aim of the launch was to position our country as the premier tourist destination in the region.

He said a team of officials was sent to the Northern and Eastern regions to identify suitable locations to construct hotels and to study ways and means to develop tourist attractions.

a??Nilaweli, Arugam Bay and Kuchchaveli in the Trincomalee District are the main places, we have already identified to construct large hotel complexes,a?? he said.

The Minister said the number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka from UK, USA, France, the Maldives, Germany, Japan, Russia and Australia will be doubled during the forthcoming season, especially due to the end of the war. Asked about sending local tour groups to the North and East, especially those who have never visited these regions, Minister Mustapha said that priority will be given to promote local tourism in these regions in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism.