Sri Lanka's hidden Pearl
19.07.2008 – 19.07.2008A?A?
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After being in Sri Lanka for six months, my hair was in desperate need of a trim job. It was always in tangles and I had a ton of split ends. Our bathing water is also a bit on the salty side (go figure living on the beach) which doesn’t help the situation at all. And to make matters worse, Pottuvil and Arugam Bay don’t have what I would call a suitable hair salon.
This is a picture of the local barber shop, which you only see men in. I figured either women cut their own hair or don’t bother, which would explain the very long hair they all seem to have. I didn’t grow large enough balls to get my hair cut in Pottuvil, but I did manage to on my next trip to Colombo.
I went with Dan to a “His and Hers” salon. Dan has been to this salon a couple of times and comes home looking good in his new doo. I know it is a little different with women, but I really wanted my hair cut so I had to suck it up. It took me five minutes to find the hers salon, which is tiny compared to the his salon. You would think this would be the first warning sign. In what salon is the men’s larger than the woman’s?
It took another five minutes to discuss prices and what I wanted. There was some confusion if the shampooing and hair drying after cutting was included in the price. This might be considered the second warning…should I really get my hair cut by this person who I can barely communicate with? Screw it…I wanted my hair cut, so I just closed my eyes and hoped for the best.
My favorite part of having my hair cut is actually the washing. There is something about another person washing your hair and massaging your head that is so relaxing. The washing stationed looked normal but I didn’t really fit in the chair. There was no leg rest so I had to hold up half of my body weight. Then the water was freezing cold. I was so very glad when the washing was done, but the shampoo did smell lovely.
We discussed how much I wanted trimmed off and my layers redone. Then I realized the only pair of scissors sitting in front of me had orange handles and looked like paper scissors (warning number three?) I was near complete panic mode until I took a deep breathe and said to myself “hair grows back”. Thankfully, she soon brought out her little cart of goods and thankfully, another pair of scissors. I think she cut every hair on my head, meaning she was very thorough. You would think this was a good thing, however it was taking forever and since there was no AC in the salon… I was accumulating major boob sweat.
Finally she begins drying my hair, which escalates the heat issue by ten. I swear I almost passed out in the salon. The hair dryer smelled bad, probably burning my hair along with my scalp. I couldn’t take it any more and screamed “stop your burning me.” She backed off and felt bad, but finished her job. I paid the girl 700 rupees, about $7, and walked out the door to fresh air. I have never been so thankful to leave a hair salon.
Overall my hair cut was cute and there are no visible signs of permanent hair damage from being burnt. It might, however, take another six months before I try getting my hair cut again overseas.
Dan, meanwhile, walked out of his salon with a sharp haircut, a straight razor shave, a beard trim, and a head massage for about $9. He couldn’t have been happier, since there is very little he loves more than a good bargain. He says that he still misses his salon back home for the free beer and the hot stylists, but I know that he is going to bitch about paying $50 again as soon as he gets back.
Posted by JenGarbelyA?A?05.09.2008 21:27A?A?Archived inA?A?EventsA?A?|A?A?Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka indeed seems to be an exciting tourist destination among all the others destinations in South Asia and is also renowned for its ancient monuments, as well as other nature spots such as beaches, lakes, mountains and even museum galleries. This country has all that it takes to sooth your souls with all its charm that it exhibits and engulfs. So just in case, you want to see and experience an unusual vacation then this seem to be the best place leaving you behind all those lush green memories.
Amongst all the natural spots in this country, beaches occupy a leading place, since there are many beautiful beaches, which are a good blend of sun and sand. This beautiful combination of the sun and sand has all it takes to make you feel like spending all your life on those beaches. The cool breezes, along with those gusting waves are some of the thoughts that one can never forget. Some of the famous beaches and resorts that are really worth visiting are kalutara, Bentota, Mount Lavina and Arugam Bay and not to forget the most famous of all the Sun Island Resort.
I suppose reading this paragraph would surely give you a glimpse of what this one looks like. The sun island resort is the most beautiful and exotic island that is located near Nalaguraidhoo and is capable enough to capture your hearts and minds because of its exotic tropical flowers and lush green gardens that would take you and remind you about those stunning blue sapphire lagoons.
This resort is located about 65 miles of the male airport and both this place and resort is the most breathe taking picturesque island on the whole of Srilanka. This one is so capable of capturing and kidnapping your minds with its charm and beauty that its known as the living paradise. This is the most noted luxurious beach resort and is considered to be the premiere resort among all the five hotels.
The sun island resort is well known for its beauty and besides its beautiful surrounding its also popular for its sunset view. So hereA?a??a??s is where it got its name form and owes its popularity and fame due to the sunrise and the sunset view that can be enjoyed from this resort.
Moreover, its beautiful beaches are an added attraction that enhances and adds on to its popularity and fame.
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that some of you might find the following interesting. A?A?A?A?
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RTw A?A?09/15 2337 A?A?SURFERS TAKE CHANCES AT EASTERN SRI LANKA BEACHA?A?
By Feizal SamathA?A?
ARUGAM BAY, Sri Lanka, Sept 16, Reuter – Big-spending touristsA?A?
and the average Sri Lankan would think twice before visiting thisA?A?
picturesque bay in the Tamil rebel-torn east.A?A?
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an annual pilgrimage to Arugam Bay, acknowledged as one of theA?A?
best beaches in the world.A?A?
“Surfers take many chances for good waves,” explainedA?A?
Australian Ann Gillaid as she collected her board at this resortA?A?
200 km (150 miles) from Colombo.A?A?
This year between 50 to 75 foreigners a month, mostly surfers,A?A?
visited the bay village in the May to September period, a sharpA?A?
drop from the average 200 per month before 1983.A?A?
“The numbers fell after Tamil rebel activity increased afterA?A?
1983,” says Sri Lankan Lawrence Upali, who has operated a popularA?A?
beachside restaurant for the past 12 years.A?A?
The only road to the bay is through a wildlife park, once homeA?A?
to herds of elephants but now roamed by Tamil Tiger rebels byA?A?
night. Another access road is restricted due to rebel activity.A?A?
A police commando unit stops travellers from using the road atA?A?
night. It is opened in the morning only after patrols check it forA?A?
any mines laid overnight by the rebels.A?A?
Most of the Tamil-dominated north is in the hands of theA?A?
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam guerrillas, fighting for aA?A?
homeland in the north and the east for the minority Tamils. TheA?A?
east has a mixed population of Sinhalese, Tamils and Moslems andA?A?
is largely controlled by the military.A?A?
A?A?Arugam Bay is the only place in the eastern districts ofA?A?
Amparai, Batticaloa and Trincomalee to be visited by foreignA?A?
tourists.A?A?
“We are not promoting tourism in these places because of theA?A?
unrest. But we are aware that tourists keep going to Arugam Bay,”A?A?
N.U. Yasupala, director-general of the Ceylon Tourist Board, saidA?A?
in Colombo.A?A?
He said Arugam Bay in Amparai, Passekudah in Batticaloa andA?A?
Nilaveli in Trincomalee were advertised in international travelA?A?
magazines as having the best beaches in the world.A?A?
While local travellers are often attacked by Tamil rebels,A?A?
foreigners have been spared to date, with the exception of aA?A?
Dutchman killed last year in a bus attack.A?A?
Locals say he failed to leave the bus as ordered by theA?A?
rebels, choosing to stay and protect the Sri Lankan passengers.A?A?
“It is a bit scary when you hear these stories. But weA?A?
generally don’t think about these things, though everyone warnsA?A?
you, the tourism authorities or others in Colombo, that it isA?A?
dangerous to go to Arugam Bay,” said Gillaid.A?A?
Many of the surfers are Australians while others come fromA?A?
Britain, Italy, Germany, France and Israel. A few non-surfingA?A?
tourists also seek out the bay.A?A?
One Welsh surfer said the waves at Arugam Bay were as good asA?A?
those in Indonesia or Hawaii.A?A?
“But what attracts us most to this place is that fisherfolkA?A?
here lead a simple life and living is cheap compared to what oneA?A?
would spend (elsewhere),” he said.A?A?
Many surfers have visited the bay for four or five years in aA?A?
row.A?A?
“This place is also nice because it is deserted and there areA?A?
no high-rises,” Gillaid said. “We like the simple village life andA?A?
little comforts. It should stay that way. Surfers prefer a quietA?A?
location and if tourists start crowding the place, we would goA?A?
away.”A?A?
The visitors stay in small “cadjan” huts with two beds, hiredA?A?
by locals for just 50 rupees (about $1) a bed. Food is cheap.A?A?
Most of the Australian surfers spend two to three months aA?A?
year at Arugam Bay. Others stay a couple of weeks.A?A?
Esther Reese, a 21-year-old student from Germany and one ofA?A?
the few non-surfers, said she heard about the bay from friends.A?A?
“People tell you there are problems in these areas but we have notA?A?
encountered any since we came last week.”A?A?
Most of the tourists come to Arugam Bay by bus from Hikkaduwa,A?A?
another cheap but crowded seaside resort 160 km (100 miles) to theA?A?
south.A?A?
“Our bags are checked at all security points but otherwiseA?A?
there are no problems,” said Gillaid, who says she plans to returnA?A?
next year.A?A?
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Source:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.travel/browse_thread/thread/aafc2ac4a3502dcf
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
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The Smile
(09/08)
This beautiful girl is the daughter of a fisherman that invited me for tea in his house. She didnt speak any English, but the smile said it all. Pottuvil, Sri Lanka.
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http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20080902_09
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MTD Walkers PLC, successor to Kapila Heavy Equipment PLC and holding company of Walker Sons & Company Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., will commence the setting up of a fully fledged master workshop inclusive of a state-of-the-art steel fabrication plant to enhance engineering and infrastructure development capabilities, the company announced recently.
Cheap vasodilan buy A?a??A?This master workshop which is to be set up in a 9 acre land in close proximity to Malwana will co-locate all workshops related to engineering and infrastructure development operations, thus further facilitating those worksA?a??A? Head of Operations of MTD Walkers PLC, Air Vice Marshall (Rtd.)Lal Perera stated.
A?a??A?Several advanced features required for engineering and infrastructure development projects such as, A?a??E?blast cleaningA?a??a??, automatic welding and ultra modern steel plate rolling facilities will be available at the master workshop. In addition, the production capacity of our plantation engineering arm, which manufactures machinery required for the tea industry, will be doubled due to the setting up of this workshop.A?a??A?, he added.
MTD Walkers PLC intends to complete the setting up of the workshop by September 2009 and provide jobs opportunities to over a 100 skilled individuals in this facility.
At present, the Engineering Division of MTD Walkers PLC mainly engages in the construction of superstructures of bridges using prefabricated steel, designing and building storage tanks for the petroleum industry and repairing of petroleum storage tanks including the replacement of bottom plates of vertical tanks.
A?a??A?Erection of the superstructure of the recently completed, 160 m long, 2-lane, Arugambay Bridge, using 535 metric tons of prefabricated steel, in a time span of 52 days could be highlighted as an example of the companyA?a??a??s engineering prowess. A similar bridge constructed according to conventional methods would require a minimum of 3-4 months for completionA?a??A?. Head of Enginering of MTD Walkers PLC, Channa Caldera stated.
A?a??A?In the petroleum storage tank designing and manufacturing arena too, we have served local as well as foreign clients. It is mention worthy that all tanks designed and built by us are approved by the Lloyds Register and compatible with the American Petroleum Industry (API) standardsA?a??A?, he added.
MTD Walkers PLC was formed in November, 2007 as a result of MTD Capital, a leading Malaysian based civil engineering and infrastructure Company, purchasing a majority stake in Kapila Heavy Equipment PLC, which was the former holding company of Walker Sons group of companies. Prior to being acquired by MTD Capital, the Walker Sons group of companies had been in operation in Sri Lanka for over 150 years.
source:
http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=25002
Arugam.info needs YOUR help!
Since the middle of last Century our mission has been to promote our remote little Bay.
More than 10 years ago this Home Page was established for this purpose.
In the early days of the Internet www.arugam.info (earlier .com) was the very first Web Site within Sri Lanka.
That was a long, long time before the Government, the Tourist Board or any other establishment had even considered the power of this new media.
Why do wee need YOUR help?
We would love to have “Arugam Bay” mentioned in a new film.
We wish to have Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, the producer of popular West Wing to look at Arugam Bay.
Anyone out there has any Ideas?
How to go about it????
This is the BBC article which drew our attention to Aaron and his plans and work:
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has agreed to make a film about the founders of social networking site Facebook.
Sorkin, who Order copegus created US TV drama The West Wing and wrote the Tom Hanks movie Charlie Wilson’s War, has even opened a Facebook account to aid his research.
“I figured a good first step in my preparation would be finding out what Facebook is, so I’ve started this page,” he wrote.
He said the project was a joint venture between Sony and producer Scott Rudin.
Sony has confirmed the as-yet-untitled project is in development.
Relying on fans
Sorkin added he was aware of other pages on Facebook from people who claimed to be him, but had decided it was “flattering more than creepy”.
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  I feel about this introduction the way I felt about Sophie’s Choice – It could have been funnier  Aaron Sorkin
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“This is me,” he insisted. “I don’t know how I can prove that but feel free to test me.”The 47-year-old admitted he did not really understand Facebook, or “how I’m going to write the movie”, so was relying on fans to help him.
“I honestly don’t know how this works, which is why I’m here,” Sorkin said.
“If anyone has any questions, I’d be happy to answer them as best I can. If anyone has any comments, Cost malegra I’m glad to listen.”
Before signing off, Sorkin joked: “I feel about this introduction the way I felt about Sophie’s Choice – It could have been funnier.”
Since joining Facebook, the writer has been responding to questions and comments from fans, leading to some further revelations about the forthcoming film.
“I have a fairly specific idea of what the first 15 pages of the screenplay will be and no idea what will happen on pages 16 thru 130,” he wrote.
“I have very strong feelings about the internet and its effect on our national culture, but frankly those feelings are being countered by the sophistication, kindness, curiosity and wit of the posts in this site.
“You people are screwing me up with your civility and intelligence.”
Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in February 2004 while studying at US university Harvard.
In the website’s early days, membership was restricted to US students, but it now has more than 100 million users worldwide.
In response, AbHa has posted the following Comment on Aaron’s Facebook site:
“There is a remote little Bay, situated on the war torn Eastern Site of the tropical Island of Sri Lanka.
Here you find wild Elephants, a small group of “Lost” type characters (incl. Locke, Charlie etc.!!) The Internet as well as Facebook have been the ONLY vehicle which transformed the entire sleepy Community into an emerging world class mini resort.
We strongly feel that the combination of a tropical paradise, the slow recovery from the Tsunami, the wasted donations and totally inefficient NGO activities, (This surfer’s spot was the hardest hit area in the entire Country), the Love & Romance input as well as the Three Shows on the Oprah Whinfrey show will provide ample input and true life ideas of who Facebook and the Internet has influenced the life’s of Natives as well as visitors.
Many of which have now decided to settle at this place:
Arugam Bay.
see aslo:www.arugam.info
(The very first Web Site, ever, in Sri Lanka – more than 12 years ago)”
We feel that if we can succeed in having Arugam Bay at least mentioned in this new film, it would give a tremendous boost to our little Bay:
If YOU can help us – You would directly help all of us here in Arugam Bay.
Because a few more guests and a little more income is all we need to recover!
At parties I end up talking to kids. This being Sri Lanka itA?a??a??s entirely natural to have three generations at a party, each entirely being themselves. As it should be. Often when I go out I feel like IA?a??a??m talking to myself, or as a PR exercise. Kids are some of the few people that genuinely surprise me. Kids are often wrong, but not for lack of reasoning. If anything they reason more, albeit with less information. I know a bunch of stuff by now, but I donA?a??a??t think that hard anymore. Little Seba was asking me how many Sri Lankan towns I could name that donA?a??a??t have the letter A?a??E?aA?a??a?? in them. ItA?a??a??s amazing, but I could only think of Colombo, Negombo and, like Pottuvil. Being that I donA?a??a??t know much about Sri Lankan geography we looked at a map and thereA?a??a??s still only like 10 or 15. ItA?a??a??s odd. I included the whole list we could think of after the jump. WhatA?a??a??s interesting is that almost all of the names without A?a??E?aA?a??a?? in them are Tamil.
Colombo
Negombo
Kilinochchi
Delft
Pottuvil
Point Pedro
Pungitivu
Puttur
Pooneryn
Puloli
PuthukudiyiA?a??A?.uh
Uppuveli
Mutur
Nedunkeni
The Sinhala names are all A?a??E?allasA?a??a?? or A?a??E?duwasA?a??a?? or something or rather. Strange.
source:
http://www.indi.ca/2008/08/sri-lankan-towns-without-a/
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This article is part of a continuing series on the A?a??E?Mahavamsa,A?a??a?? the recorded chronicle of Sri Lankan history
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1.Buwanekabahu IV is named as the 1st king of Gampola. His Prime Minister, Senadhilankara had employed four strategies to strengthen the security of the country. There is hardly any mention of Alagakkonara and Raigama A?a??a?? by this time. Scholars are made to believe that even those areas had been ruled by Gampola.
2. However the downfall of Raigama has been short-lived. The reason attributed is a change in the political situation. Around this time, there would have been some influence to make even Parakramabahu leave Gampola. An inscription has been found in a place close to Lahugala, in the Magul Maha Vihara, in the Eastern Province. This inscription belongs to this period. It mentions of a queen of two brothers, who were both kings. 3. This queen happened to be another Viharamahadevi. It is believed that of the two kings mentioned, the second one is Parakramabahu V. Scholars believe that after defeating the Tamil armies, he would have ruled in the Ruhuna. Another inscription has been discovered in a place called Kotagama, situated about 13 miles to the North-east of Dedigama. This inscription too mentions about King Parakramabahu V. 4. According to this inscription, this king had been chased from Dedigama, by a king named “Singai Nagar Aryayan.” This could be Aryachakravarti. By this time, there was a new king in Gampola. He was Vickramabahu III. He became king either in 1356 or 1357 AD. The fourth year of the first phase of rule of Vickramabahu III is the same as the last year of rule of King Parakramabahu V. 5. The reason for this is because the first year of rule of Vickramabahu III is counted from, one year after the death of Buwanekabahu IV. According to the traditional belief of the 18th century, Vickramabahu III is a nephew of Parakramabahu V. He was really Parakramabahu V’s sister’s son. Some believe him to be the son of a sister of the above mentioned two kings, who got married to the Prime Minister Senadhilankara.
6. When King Buwanekabahu fled to the South, it was advantageous for the Alagakkonara family. They spread their power in Raigama and the adjoining areas. Without stopping at that, they tried to put pressure on the Gampola Kingdom too. One Alagakkonara who lived in Peradeniya managed to win the confidence of the king, within a very short period. He got married to a sister of Vickramabahu III. 7. This Alagakkonara is not supposed to be a son of the former Alagakkonara, who was in power when Ibn Batuta came here. But he is said to be a son of a sister of that Alagakkonara. So he could be a son of Padmawathie, who got married to Attanayake. She has had three sons, two of whom have carried the name Alagakkonara. The other son had gone by his father’s name, as an Attanayake. The ones who became famous are the ones who took the Alagakkonara name A?a??a?? from the mother’s side. 8. Scholars are of the opinion that Aryachakravarti would have extended his help and support to them. Senadhilanakara who was very powerful during the time of Buwanekabahu IV, had lost a lot of power by this period. However it is Aryachakravarti who benefited from the rivalry between Raigama and Gampola. source: |
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Prayer & Mosque times for Arugam Bay
| Prayer Schedule September / 2008 | |||||||
| Day | Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
| 1 | Mon | 4:46 | 5:55 | 12:03 | 3:08 | 6:11 | 7:17 |
| 2 | Tue | 4:46 | 5:55 | 12:03 | 3:06 | 6:10 | 7:16 |
| 3 | Wed | 4:46 | 5:55 | 12:02 | 3:05 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
| 4 | Thu | 4:46 | 5:54 | 12:02 | 3:04 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
| 5 | Fri | 4:45 | 5:54 | 12:02 | 3:04 | 6:08 | 7:14 |
| 6 | Sat | 4:45 | 5:54 | 12:01 | 3:04 | 6:08 | 7:13 |
| 7 | Sun | 4:45 | 5:54 | 12:01 | 3:05 | 6:07 | 7:13 |
| 8 | Mon | 4:45 | 5:54 | 12:01 | 3:05 | 6:07 | 7:13 |
| 9 | Tue | 4:45 | 5:54 | 12:01 | 3:05 | 6:07 | 7:12 |
| 10 | Wed | 4:45 | 5:53 | 12:00 | 3:05 | 6:06 | 7:11 |
| 11 | Thu | 4:45 | 5:53 | 12:00 | 3:06 | 6:05 | 7:11 |
| 12 | Fri | 4:45 | 5:53 | 11:59 | 3:06 | 6:05 | 7:10 |
| 13 | Sat | 4:45 | 5:53 | 11:59 | 3:06 | 6:04 | 7:09 |
| 14 | Sun | 4:44 | 5:53 | 11:59 | 3:06 | 6:03 | 7:09 |
| 15 | Mon | 4:44 | 5:53 | 11:58 | 3:06 | 6:03 | 7:08 |
| 16 | Tue | 4:44 | 5:53 | 11:58 | 3:06 | 6:03 | 7:08 |
| 17 | Wed | 4:44 | 5:52 | 11:58 | 3:07 | 6:02 | 7:07 |
| 18 | Thu | 4:44 | 5:52 | 11:57 | 3:07 | 6:01 | 7:07 |
| 19 | Fri | 4:44 | 5:52 | 11:57 | 3:07 | 6:01 | 7:06 |
| 20 | Sat | 4:44 | 5:52 | 11:57 | 3:07 | 6:00 | 7:05 |
| 21 | Sun | 4:43 | 5:52 | 11:56 | 3:07 | 6:00 | 7:05 |
| 22 | Mon | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:56 | 3:07 | 5:59 | 7:04 |
| 23 | Tue | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:56 | 3:07 | 5:59 | 7:04 |
| 24 | Wed | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:55 | 3:08 | 5:58 | 7:03 |
| 25 | Thu | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:55 | 3:08 | 5:58 | 7:03 |
| 26 | Fri | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:54 | 3:08 | 5:57 | 7:02 |
| 27 | Sat | 4:43 | 5:51 | 11:54 | 3:08 | 5:56 | 7:02 |
| 28 | Sun | 4:42 | 5:50 | 11:54 | 3:08 | 5:56 | 7:01 |
| 29 | Mon | 4:42 | 5:50 | 11:53 | 3:08 | 5:55 | 7:01 |
| 30 | Tue | 4:42 | 5:50 | 11:53 | 3:08 | 5:55 | 7:01 |
Thursday, 28 August 2008
The funds came as a part of the UNICEF supported Tsunami Infra-structure Reconstruction Programme in Sri Lanka.Thre new maternity and Paediatric ward complex cost around Rs 103.5 millionA?A? and is capable of serving around 45,000 people in the area
The RMSD in Kalmunai will be a blessing to around 422,000people and will serve as the regional health hub of 13 medical officers of health including 3 base hospitals, 8 district hospitals, 4 divisional hospitals, and 13 central dispensaries. RMSD will also provide facilities to other institutions such as the STD unit, Anti T-B campaign, and Anti- Malaria Campaign.
source:
http://www.news.lk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6837&Itemid=44
Name: Bruce
Wave Quality Rating3 Type of WaveReef break Direction of WaveRight BottomCoral reef DifficultyIntermediate surfer Crowd LevelNot Too Bad Hazardsnone General DescriptionLocated in the city of Pottuvil at the east coast. Good quality waves, possible to find many different kind of points from that area. Beach breaks to beginners and good stady reef breaks to advanced surfers.
How to get thereBy bus, train or rent a taxi from Colombo. If you book a room before,many of the guesthouses in Arugam Bay organize pick-ups from the airport. Where to StaySurf’n Sun Guesthouse, Hillton, Siam View, Hello Madam, Aloha! etc. Equipment Hire Cheap bactroban cream Surf’n Sun Guesthouse Surf SchoolsSurf’n Sun Surfshcool When its Flat?From November to March
source:
http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/asia/sri_lanka/spot/arugam_bay_main_point.html
Sun, 2008-08-24 02:18
Democracy and Governance
The Government of Sri Lanka has been consistent in its commitment to maintaining democracy across the country and thus undertook all necessary measure to bring about the most significant development in the Eastern Province by the establishment of Democracy via a pluralistic political process and restoring Civil Administration. On 10th March 2008 elections were held in nine (9) local Government electorates in the Batticaloa District, resulting in the establishment of the Batticaloa Municpal Council. BatticaloaA?a??a??s first Mayoress Ms. Sivageetha Prabagaran was thus elected.
After a lapse of nearly 20 years on 10th May 2008, Provincial Council Elections were held establishing the Eastern Province Provincial Council, electing Sivanesathurai Chanthirakanthan as Chief Minister. Ms. Prabagaran and Mr. Chanthirakanthan, members of the Tammil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikhal (TMVP) contested under the UPFA, the ruling Government party.
The Municipal Council and Provincial Councils are in the process of preparing relevant development activities for the respective regions.
Both Elections provided the space and opportunity to enable the people of the East to exercise their right to participate in a democratic process. This was just one of the many rights which were denied to these civilians for almost three (3) decades.
Civil Administration
With the conclusion of the Local Government and Provincial Council Elections, there has been a smooth transition from military control to establishing civil administration in the Province. Furthermore there have been ongoing efforts on the part of the Central Government to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to all Public Officers, Local Government Members and Provincial Council Members, on their duties, responsibilities, good governance and legal obligations in order to build their capacity to deliver services and fulfil their obligations to the people of the East with efficiency and diligence.
Since the Government took control of the Eastern Province in July 2007, the Central Government began the process of implementing development projects which laid the foundation for the establishment of the Civil Administration. For example, The Ministry of Constitutional Affairs and National Integration with the support of the Ministry of Public Administration through 3 Mobile Community Service Programmes issued birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, national identity cards, drivers licence, passports and land ownership documents to the citizens in the Province.
Infrastructure Development
The Government of Sri Lanka has invested large sums of money and thus concentrated heavily on developing the infrastructure in the Eastern Province in order to have a significant impact upon the lives of the people both socially and economically. The Maga Neguma programme has seen the development of key roads and the construction of key bridges (for example the Manampitiya Bridge, Arugam Bay Bridge have already been completed while the Kinniya Ferry Bridge is under construction. The Oddamavadi, Verugal, Kayankerny, Ganagai and Upparu Bridges are also proposed to be constructed and financial allocations have already been made) enabling easy access/travel within the Districts and the Province as a whole.
Much emphasis has been placed upon rural electrification and this is expected to be a long term development, with work on-going.
Livelihood and Economic Development
The Democracy and Pluralism in the Eastern Province has led to the boost in investor confidence and it is predicted that the GDP will grow in what has always been an area with potential to be most productive in the country. With the Government investing in key infrastructural projects such as roads, ports, bridges, electricity, health and schools the private sector has also begun to focus on the East.
The Government has always been keen to promote Private-Public Sector partnership to help boost the economy of the Eastern Province. As a result several large scale investments have taken place, having a significant impact upon several economic sectors.
For example, Cargills Ceylon Limited in partnership with the Ministry of Nation Building and the World Bank will launch a Rs. 8000 million project to develop agriculture and livestock sectors with a buy back arrangement. This project aims to ease the problems of market access that is currently experienced by small and medium scale entrepreneurs across the country. Cargills is planning to focus on vegetables, rice, fruits, fish and milk, and with the buy back arrangement to avoid middlemen and thus the escalation of costs. As a consequence of this unique project, farmers are paid 20% more than the market price, and this minimum guaranteed price will help farmers plan their cash flows. This will reduce the burden on them and encourage the confident application of good agricultural practices like the use of fertilizer.
Hayleys Agro which currently has a presence in the Eastern Province aims to focus on driving advanced technology into the Province and thereby increasing productivity levels in the agricultural sector.
The Company aims to train farmers in the use of biotechnology to produce high yielding crops such as banana, pineapple, strawberry and related fruits so that it can get the best from the rich soil quality of the Eastern Province. This project will enable the farmer community by promoting technology in order to get the best returns.
Micro Credit Financing has been promoted by the Banks and Chambers of Commerce on a large scale in the Eastern Province, to provide financial opportunities for all citizens to engage in economic activities and uplift their living standards. Such opportunities have enabled the people to engage in a range of livelihood activities such as fisheries, agriculture, retail, dress making and furniture manufacture.
Furthermore currently there are three (3) loans schemes for the development of Agriculture and related activities. These include A?a??A?Krushi NavodayaA?a??A? Special Loan Scheme which is implemented by the Lankaputhra Development Bank under the aegis of the Central Bank and Ministry of Finance. These loans are provided for the purposes of the processing of agricultural provide, farm implements, animal husbandry, micro irrigation systems and green house farming. Interest subsidy is provided and the rate applicable to the borrower is 8% per annum with a maximum repayment period of 3 years.
The New Comprehensive Rural Credit Scheme (NCRCS) is a short term agricultural credit scheme implemented by the Central Bank. This loan can be obtained for the purposes of cultivation of agricultural crops, pre-cultivation activities and post cultivation activities. It is provided for the two cultivation seasons (Yala and Maha) with an interest of 8% per annum and repayment within 270 days.
The A?a??A?KaprukaA?a??A? Investment Relief Credit Scheme is implemented by the Coconut Development Board using Government funds to develop coconut cultivation and improve livelihoods possible in association with the coconut holdings.
In addition to the above, the European Investment Bank Loan Scheme (EIB Loan Scheme) is operated in Tsunami affected areas and is provided to medium and large scale enterprises for the resumption of their businesses.
The Construction Sector Development Project (CSDP) is implemented by the Central Bank with the main objective of strengthening the financial and technical capabilities of private local businesses to effectively participate in construction and public works in Post-Tsunami reconstruction.
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This is just one of the key sectors that the Government has focused heavily upon and funding from the World Bank was utilized in infrastructure development and capacity building projects such as Dehiattakandiya, Lahugala MOH, Padiyatalawa, Aranthalawa, Mandapathadi, Thurainaklavani, Pulukamam, Kokkadicholai, Unnichchai, Mankerny, Paddipolai MOH which were completed under the 180 Day Programme, whilst more than 200 projects relating to baby care units, maternity wards, endoscopy units, CT scanners and other equipment, renovation and refurbishment of hospitals and wards are ongoing. Some of these projects are funded by the Ministry of Nation Building and the others by the Ministry of Health. A significant achievement in the Health Sector is the Ampara Base Hospital being awarded the prize for the Best Hospital in the South Asian Region.
Education and Vocational Training
The Government of Sri Lanka taking its social responsibilities very seriously has taken several key measures to uplift the education sector in the Eastern Province. These include re-building schools together with the Private Sector and Rotary Clubs, setting up of teacher training institutions and technical colleges such as Hardy College in Ampara
Recent appointments of teachers in the Eastern Province will fill the existing vacancies. In select areas such as Vaharai the teachers are provided with accommodation facilities.
Countries like Japan are inviting the youth working in public administration to participate in Young Leaders Programmes at Schools of Government and Local Governance in Japan, giving the youth of the Eastern Province invaluable exposure and experience required for rebuilding the conflict affected region.
In order to provide the people of the East with employable skills and training, the Ministry of Vocational Training with the assistance of USAID planned to increase the number of training centres by 19 and training programs by 48 in order to increase the intake of participants up to 9000 in the three districts. Thus six new vocational training centres are currently under construction at Central Camp, Ninthavur, Sammanturai, Akkaraipattu, Karaitivu, Kaluwanchikudi, where programmes began in June 2008. In addition on 23rd January 2008, the Marvell Sarvodaya Vocational Training Centre was also declared open.
The focus of the Ministry of Education is on early childhood education, primary, secondary and tertiary level education whilst the Ministry of Higher Education concentrates mainly on the Tertiary level education by improving the facilities of the South Eastern and Eastern Universities. These Universities expect to accommodate more than 1000 students across all three campuses for more than 25 study courses/degrees. The students are from all three communities.
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Since the GovernmentA?a??a??s entry into the Eastern Province, it has acted with swift efficiency to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its people. Accordingly mentioned above are just a few of the measures adopted, all of which have contributed greatly to uplifting the lives of a conflict affected region. However needless to say, in the time span of one year, 3 decades of destruction cannot be reconstructed or rectified, therefore the East does have destroyed homes, roads, buildings, hearts and lives, but it is all now on the path to recovery, slowly yet steadily, due to the initiatives taken by the Government of Sri Lanka.. The GovernmentA?a??a??s development plan will ensure that the Eastern Re-awakening will be complete. The work is not complete unless the community are reconciled. This is the area now the government is focussing taking youth, women and children as sub sectors in re-integration and rehabilitation.
– Asian Tribune –
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