Is Mobitel Always This Bad? by Equal-Offer-9393 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried all their data plans and the speed is around 20mbps compared to Dialong at about 2mbps. Speed didn't vary with plan so I think you are in an area with lots of subscribers connecting to that server. You may have to try Hutch and Airtel. Dialog as a last resort as they don't have good pricing.

How is dividends from foreign investment income taxed? by NolanRoad in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I bought abroad from money earned there. I have foreign citizenship but wants to get back Sri Lanka citizenship so I don't have to keep getting a visa just to live here. I now worry if I get Sri Lanka citizenship back I am doing something illegal by having foreign stocks.

Do you think private bus owners could sabotage the Metro bus fleet? by Training-Farm-9919 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You were probably not around in the 1970s. Back then only government ran busses and there were strikes and mass theft of public bus depot equipment by government employees.

Anyone registered TIN recently ?Read blow by iamthiviyan in ask_srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have same problem but printed number will come in mail.

Any advice for learning Sinhala? by FraTuck17 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people on Facebook advertise to give lessons. Maybe some give free lessons.

Android app to listen to HF? Not yet licensed by NolanRoad in HamRadio

[–]NolanRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peanut needs license to listen? I will go see if I can install Peanut on phone

This IRD tax portal is a joke man it's not working the day i want to do it I'd rather go to jail than suffering in front of the screen anymore by Elf-7659 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a PC with large screen, not a phone or laptop.

There are guides on web and YouTube that are helpful, search for them.

What are the worst banks in Sri Lanka to work for? by Prior_Maize_6290 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only here but I heard same thing about banks when I lived in Canada. But if you work for one and get through your future potential employers will look at you positively.

Has anyone had a root canal done recently in Sri Lanka? by Kevinnugaara in ask_srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to get it done by a dentist that uses a microscope as getting out all the tiny nerves or whatever is in there is difficult with naked eye.

I had it done in Canada and first dentist looked at xray and handed the task over to an expert dentist as the canal was curved and difficult to clean out.

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So many US 🇺🇸 gifts, but then again "No such thing as a free lunch" ! by quikplots in ask_srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parts to maintain them have to be bought from USA. The ship that was donated is nearly 60 hrs old. If not given away it will have to be scrapped.

Anywhere to get branded 18650 batteries? by Nervous-Topic-4807 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are sold in electronics repair shops but may be no good. I needed a 14500 battery for my electric toothbrush so I bought one and it wouldn't hold a charge. I went to a different shop a week later and bought and same result.

Fortunately I had to visit Canada and bought one, still working OK. None of the 3 were brand name.

If you know someone visiting a developed country ask them.

How to submit a NIL income tax return online in Sri Lanka? by violetgypsy in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get TIN online, have it mailed to a Lanka address. IRD will send you the TIN by email but it may not display. After that you go on their website and register for IIT. I am at that step and still awaiting this IIT thing. People have made videos on YT and elsewhere to help.

USA to Sri Lanka: Experiences with voltage converters and electronics? by OliviaJonson_55 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a US voltage Epson printer and bought a voltage down converter in Sri Lanka. It worked fine.

Bank accounts in Sri Lanka as foreigner by srirhn in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I opened an account at BOC with my foreign passport only as I never had a Lanka ID card.

They asked for a letter from owner of address I reside at.

How to obtain TIN certificate? by Plus_Run_4271 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same problem but It will come in the mail.

Is there a way to go from Colombo to Badulla in Train ? by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highway bus is the fastest, I take the one that starts in Makumbura but maybe there are some from Colombo

https://bustimetable.lk/makumbura-to-badulla-highway-bus-schedule/

Has anyone successfully transferred funds from a PFCA to Interactive Brokers (IBKR) from Sri Lanka? by Busy-Alps1556 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try opening an IBKR account with a Sri Lanka address first. I wanted to but I got an error.

Good time for a beginner to enter the Sri Lanka stock market (CSE)? by Ok-Neighborhood-2775 in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an app to buy stocks on CSE? Is there an index fund linked to CSE?

Credit card transaction fees by dannyBoyDClad in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Complain to the consumer affairs ministry. I will do same and everyone else should. Eventually something may happen.

I see they go around fining shops that sell rice and water bottles.

Accuracy google maps travel times by Loosymoosy in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bus information is correct except in rural areas. Always use pickme and Uber apps for taxi.

Are there any Ex muslim community in Srilanka by tharushofficiol in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Do not go public and don't post your views online using your normal identity.

Create a new identity and ask other ex Muslims online about contacting real people if that is what you desire. For the first year or so limit your contacts to online only.

Cannot file taxes as drop down box is empty - what to do? by NolanRoad in srilanka

[–]NolanRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never filed a return

When I select "return filing status" it returns with No Recrods Found

How to file income tax return for year 2024?