They say a passport is a window to the world. Sometimes, all you need is a passport, money and a mobile phone to visit another country. Next to the national identity card and the driving license, the most popular identity is a passport. This is one of the reasons why the Department of Immigration and Emigration, popularly called the passport office in Sri Lanka, is a hive of activity on any weekday. Did you know that you have to renew your passport every 10 years? To know more about the passport renewal process in Sri Lanka, please read below.

Who can renew a passport in Sri Lanka?

Any Sri Lankan citizen living in Sri Lanka holding a valid Sri Lankan passport has to get in touch with the Department of Immigration and Emigration, to renew his or her passport.

What is the validity of a Sri Lankan passport?

A Sri Lankan passport is valid for only 10 years and cannot be extended beyond that.

When to apply for a new passport?

Your passport has an expiry date. It is prudent to do the passport renewal a few months before the expiry. This is practical as you cannot apply for a visa if the passport expiry date is very near.

How long will the passport renewal process take?

Provided you handover all documents in the manner requested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration, you can get your new passport same day or within 2 weeks by post (normal service)

How much will the passport renewal cost?

If you are not in a hurry for the new passport you can go for the normal service. This would cost Rs. 3500 and your new passport will arrive by post within 2 weeks. However, if you are in a hurry you can opt for the one day service. This will cost Rs. 15,000.

What are the working hours of the Department of Immigration and Emigration?

For the passport renewal process, the completed application can be handed over under normal service between 8.00 am and 1.30 pm. Urgent basis applications (one day service) between 7.00 am and 1.30 pm. Please note this service is available only on weekdays.

Where can I apply for the renewal of the passport?

You can submit all passport applications to the Passport Division (Level 01 – Normal Service / Level 02 – Urgent Service) of the Department of Immigration & Emigration located at “Suhurupaya”, Battaramulla. If you are out of Colombo, you can hand over the application to the regional offices located in Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya and Kurunegala. Also, if you are overseas you can handover the application to overseas Sri Lankan Missions ( in other words Sri Lankan embassies )

Required documents to be submitted to apply for a new passport (All Countries)

For the passport renewal process, the following documents have to be handed over to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Along with the below documents, it is mandatory to hand over the passport application form (Form K35 A). This form can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Emigration website (http://www.immigration.gov.lk)

1. Current passport with a photocopy of the Bio data page. (Please see below for details*)
2. Photo studio acknowledgement
3. Original Birth Certificate of the applicant with a photocopy.
4. Original National Identity Card of the applicant with a photocopy
5. Marriage certificate with a photocopy where it is necessary (To confirm the name after marriage)
6. Educational Certificate related to the profession and an acceptable document to confirm your service and photocopies thereof.

*If you already have a valid passport it should be submitted along with the application.

Important information pertaining to the passport renewal process.

1. All passport applicants including children should provide digital photographs through an Authorized  photo studio
2. Fingerprints will be collected from all applicants above 16 years at the head office and three regional offices in Sri Lanka.
3. Applicants submitting passport applications through Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions overseas could do so without providing fingerprints and digital photographs.
4. Inclusion of children in parents passports will no longer be allowed and children will be issued separate passports.
5. No Emergency Certificate (EC) shall be issued for applicants below 60 years.

How do I get a digital photograph?

To get a digital photograph you have to visit a photo studio authorised by the Department of Immigration and Emigration. To find out please visit their website and search for authorized studios list. When handing over the passport renewal documents you have to attach a receipt given by the authorized photo studio to certify you have taken a photograph as per their requirements. Usually, a photo studio will charge between Rs 450 – Rs 500 for this service.

Below is a snapshot of how respective photo studio details appear on the Department of Immigration and Emigration website

How to visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.

The passport office, also called the Department of Immigration and Emigration is located at “Suhurupaya”, Battaramulla. You can easily visit this place using public transport or by three-wheeler or private car. If you use your vehicle you can find adequate parking.

Noted below are the bus route numbers for easy reference if you are planning to go there by bus:

Kapruka Tip: Don’t hand over your valuable documents to any third party outside the passport office promising you a new passport. This is an organized scam

Since 1979, Fab Cakes have offered its patrons, an endless variety of sweet treats for the delight of young and old alike. Uniquely, one of the key attributes of Fab Cakes is the affordability factor. Without a doubt, Fab Cakes have garnered the trust of urban customers who look for value for money yet are conscious of the quality aspect. True to its vision, Fab is fabulous in its food, delighting customers who are the essence of their business.

The beginning of Fab Cakes

The late 1970s were exciting to be in Colombo. Of course, after the economy, was opened in 1977, people were on the lookout for many types of conveniences. After all, one such convenience was ready to eat food. The Fab outlet down Galle Road (on the seaside bordering Colpetty) perfectly satisfied the requirements of these customers back then. 

The beginning of this outlet can be traced back to 1979 when Ms Chandra Madanayake, the brains behind the Fab Foods concept, opened a confectionary store. This new store named “The fab” was located, in her front garden on Galle Road. In particular, this first Fab outlet offered star-class delicacies at a reasonable value in a more relaxed atmosphere. By all means, the ambience was something new and novel to its many customers. For one thing, back then, such a trendy offering was otherwise generally available in plush hotels.

What is heartening to note is, this very same outlet remains intact to this day. In other words, its attraction has not diminished with all the competition from many such outlets located around Colombo. Even in this day and age, if you visit this outlet during lunch hour, finding a seat is difficult. This is so, as many customers living or working around this outlet patronise to indulge in cakes, sweets or snacks. 

The expansion of Fab Cakes

It is a little over 40 years since the first Fab outlet, was launched. Markedly, during this period, Fab Cakes have expanded its reach with 26 strategically placed outlets in and around Colombo and in popular cities. In particular, as the immediate suburbs boarding the Colombo city limits became residential hot spots, Fab Cakes opened new outlets in these popular cities. For example, such cities include, Negombo, Kalutara, Panadura and more. In fact, this was done to satisfy customers living in these areas, who placed affordability and quality as a top priority.  

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Today, Fab Cakes cater to their customers’ desires, going above and beyond to earn their trust in bringing them the choicest products and services. Uniquely, it is, however, the cake, that brings people to The Fab. For instance, when one casually wants to grab a party order, Fab Cakes are always reliable. To emphasize, besides their famed chocolate cake, they have many varieties of popular cake types to satisfy any sweet tooth.  

The quality policy of Fab Cakes

Fab Foods (Pvt) Ltd, which manufacturers Fab Cakes always strive to be recognized as offering the best quality products to satisfy its discerning customer base.  As a result, the company adheres to benchmarked Food Safety Management Systems. In effect, these systems are is implemented with the support of appropriate documentation and records. Consequently, all identified hazards are controlled through the implementation of hygiene control operations and HACCP plans. At Fab foods, all Fab Cakes and other variety of products are manufactured to ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems.

Fab birthday cakes

A cake is always the prime highlight of a birthday party. As a result, the custom of blowing a candle, making a wish, and cutting a cake is common around the world. Generally speaking, gifting a birthday cake is a universal symbol of love and appreciation. All in all, at Fab Cakes, customers will find delightful birthday cake designs to satisfy little kids, teenagers or even adults

Why do children love their cake? Know why!

Whenever we talk about a birthday party, the first thing the kids have in mind is cake. Hence, every child has a special sweet tooth for cakes! But have you ever thought about why children love cake so much?

• Good looking objects appeals to a kid – A child will usually look at a dish and decide whether they want to have it or not. For this reason, a cake always looks appealing to kids. Uniquely, these days, special attention is given to the presentation and designs of the cake – cakes of various colours, shape, and even their own photos.

• Kids love Sweet Dishes & Chocolates – Children have a special affection for chocolate and sweet things. Accordingly, cakes filled with loads of chocolate, whipped cream and icing is their favourite.

• Blowing up the candles on the cake makes them feel special – Little Kids love cutting the cake and blowing the candles on their birthdays. In effect, they enjoy the attention they get in the process. All in all, add to it the excitement of eating the first bite!

• Kids have a special love for cartoon characters – Cartoon characters hold a special place in the heart of every child. Obviously, they are fascinated by their appearances and superpowers.

So, if you’re planning any birthday party for your kid, you now know all the reasons why they love their cakes. So, make sure you have their preferences in mind when you get their favourite cake for them. 

Fab wedding cake

A perfect wedding is not the same without that fabulously perfect wedding cake. For this reason, Fab cake structures are made, to suit customers’ budgets and tastes. Thus, Fab offers a value-added price range for these special occasions. Accordingly, whether it is a themed occasion or a simple idea, Fab makes any type of wedding cake at an affordable price.

Popular Fab Cakes

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Fab Cakes have grown to become a household name in Sri Lanka. Today, Fab has been transformed into a modern company, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To this end, they have retained their traditional values and commitment to quality and value for money.

Did you know that after vanilla and saffron, cardamom is acknowledged as the “Queen of Spices” as it is the priciest spice in the world? Likewise, cardamom is a much sought after spice as it contains a gamut of active ingredients. Additionally, it is an ideal foil for cooking and medicinal purposes. Uniquely, cardamom is said to be the oldest known spice in the world with a history dating back to over 4000 years. Cardamom in Sri Lanka is grown in the districts of Kandy, Matale, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura and a part of Galle.

Why is cardamom in Sri Lanka sought after globally?

Sri Lanka, being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean has garnered a gilt-edged reputation as a premier spice producer and exporter. By the same token, today, high-quality Sri Lankan spices are exported around the world. In like manner, there is a steady demand for Cardamom in Sri Lanka as a high-net-worth export crop. The cardamom industry in Sri Lanka is mainly in the hands of exporters who purchase the product from cultivators. Additionally, in order to maintain quality, these exporters, carefully dry, clean and sort the cardamom, before being packed for export.

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Due to our influence in the global cardamom supply chain, Sri Lanka has been categorized as the Ceylon Cardamom type in the global spice market. Moreover, cardamom in Sri Lanka is exported in varieties of green and light green. In contrast, the green varieties of cardamom have a more sophisticated and mellow flavour. While, each cardamom pod contains about 10-15 tiny black, superbly aromatic seeds and that’s mostly where the magic lies. By all means, Sri Lankan cardamom exporters play an important role in supplying to the global demand by way of green cardamom pods, oil and powder.

Why do chefs like Cardamom in Sri Lanka?

Cardamom in Sri Lanka is widely used, in giving an aroma and taste to rice, chicken, beef curry or tea on a rainy afternoon. When I bite into a cooked cardamom pod in a prepared dish, the avalanche of flavours I encounter comprise, flowers, pepper and citrus. Indeed, their intensity and warmth comfort me wholly. Surely, just a pinch of this spice will transform any dish up a notch.

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When it comes to baking, green cardamom’s strong flavour and warm notes make it the ideal addition. Notably, cardamom is also a popular addition to many beverages and is one of the key spices in Turkish coffee. What’s more, it is also great for smoothies. Why not add a pinch of cardamom to your smoothies for a boost of flavour. In essence, cardamom can also be added to curries, and there are several ways to do that. Thus, the popular option is to shell the seeds, discard the pods, then bruise the seeds by crushing them slightly and sautéeing them in oil. Remember, this can be done with other whole spices, before adding the rest of your ingredients.

Cardamom facts:

• Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla. Having said that, you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy it.

• The cardamom plant is a member of the ginger family and grows to about 5m in height, sprouting tiny fruit in the shape of pods.

• Guatemala is the largest producer of cardamom, followed by India.

• Apart from using in cooking, cardamom has been revered for its medicinal properties.

• Cardamom was used in rituals in ancient Egypt and was later used by the Greeks and Romans in oils and perfumes.

• The world production of cardamom accounts for around 36000 tonnes per year. It is cultivated in India, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala.

• The largest importers of cardamom are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the USA, Japan, etc.

• According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 80 per cent of cardamom’s total consumption occurs in the Middle East.

Cardamom in the Arab world

Cardamom trade is hugely influenced by Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. To put it lightly, if Saudi Arabia stops drinking cardamom coffee, the cardamom growers will be out of business. As can be seen, in Arabian countries, cardamom is used as an additive in coffee. In short, the cardamom spice gives the brew a greenish tint and a heady fragrance. In fact, in some variations, it is the cardamom, and not the coffee, that is the dominant flavour

Definitely, a well-prepared pot of Arabian coffee is nearly a universal symbol of hospitality on the Arabian Peninsula. For the most part, during the period between Ramadan and the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah, consumption increases. This is the time millions of Muslims enter the country as pilgrims. Additionally, the demand is especially high one month before Ramadan. This is because, during the holy month, making cardamom coffee is a daily task in every family, in preparation for the breaking of the fast.

Growing Cardamom in Sri Lanka

Cardamom is grown in hilly areas of wet zones of upcountry. However, mid-country are also most preferable for growing this spice. Altogether, well-distributed rainfall between 1500 – 2500mm per annum is essential for growing the crop to acceptable standards.  The crop is mainly grown in shady conditions as shade is an essential factor for cardamom growth. Hence, it is commonly grown under natural forest cover. Cardamom can be propagated both through suckers and seedlings. But suckers are better and commonly used. Meanwhile, suckers are planted 5cm below the ground level. In time, cardamom starts to bear at the 3rd year after planting. The cropping season is September to January. By the time, capsules are picked before they fully ripen and clipped off using scissors. 

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Harvesting is done at 3 to 6-week intervals for around 03 months. Harvested capsules are washed with water to remove dirt. When it comes to drying, it is done in hot air barns known as ‘Green curing’. Here, capsules are spread on shallow wire mesh bottomed trays and placed on shelves in the chamber at 45-50oC. At this instant, the drying process will be over in about 35 – 40 hours in the curing chamber. In the meantime, the trays are racked over and their position interchanged every 10 – 12 hours. The final product is stored away from strong sunlight and in black polythene sacks to preserve the colour.

How can you purchase cardamom in Sri Lanka?

For culinary purposes, cardamom in Sri Lanka can be purchased in supermarkets or online through Kapruka.com. By and large, it is available in the form of pods in packets or you can find them in powdered form. If you have cardamom pods, keep them whole as pods in an airtight container until you are ready to use them. Overall, the flavour of cardamom is very strong, so you will need to use only one or two pods.

What did Sir Francis Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman, mean when he said: “Reading makes a full man”? It refers to the suggestion that by reading, a person is able to fill the mind with knowledge pertaining to a variety of topics. Well! During the period when Bacon lived, there was no internet, and one had to make a conscious attempt to read. In the modern era we live in today, a bookshop is still a sprout of knowledge, and Sarasavi Bookshop offers a bastion of knowledge to a generation of readers.

The early years of Sarasavi Bookshop

The Sarasavi bookshop first commenced business over 70 years ago in the rural township of Padukka and in 1973, found its permanent home in Nugegoda. In reality, the 1970s were a period of import controls and the bookshop established a good reputation catering to schools booklists and stationary. Certainly, I still can remember visiting this Sarasavi Bookshop in the 1970s and 1980s every year to buy books for the new school term. For instance, a large portion of the old Sarasavi’s customers comprised of parents and school children who came there to get school stationery.

Back then, during the year-end holidays, the bookshop was packed to the brim with customers. Indeed, there was no incentive to leisurely browse books and magazines. In fact, the counters were manned by a few salesmen who attended to the needs of customers. For example, during that era, Sarasavi bookshop gained prominence as those living in bordering towns had to come to Nugegoda to shop for anything. In general, it was natural that when it came to books and stationery they visited Sarasavi Bookshop.     

Sarasavi bookshop during the modern era

The 1980s and 1990s and thereafter saw a renaissance of education. Notably, parents saw the immense benefit of education while educating children became their priority. In other words, with the gradual increase in population more and more educated youth were immersed in educational activities. Markedly, these youth and mature readers alike demanded local and imported books to broaden their horizons. As a result, to meet this demand, Sarasavi Bookshop expanded its operations and its bookshop’s network grew in stature and reach. In fact, Sarasavi was awarded the Gurulugomi Award for the Best Bookshop in Colombo and its Suburbs in the year 1997. In essence, today, the network of their bookshops cover major towns in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the latest addition to their network is located at the One Gall Face branch at Shangri La Colombo. This branch mainly caters for aspirational upmarket readers, comprising both local and foreign customers.

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One striking feature of any Sarsavi Bookshops is neatness. Although not matching international standards their bookshops are well presented by Sri Lankan standards. Accordingly, the lighting, space and overall segmentation of books are well organized and there is a pleasant feeling when one visits any Sarasavi Bookshop. Today, Sarasavi Bookshops present a huge collection of Sri Lankan and foreign publications covering multiple disciplines to meet the diverse literary needs of their readership. For this reason, when one visits their bookshops to buy books or stationery, you will see a diverse array of customers ranging from little children, parents to higher academics.

 Sarasavi Publishers

Sarasavi Publishers, the publishing arm of Sarasavi group began operations in the year 2000. During that period, and afterwards, Sinhala and English Sri Lankan writers came to the forefront with many noteworthy works of literature. Incidentally, the publishing unit gave an impetus to these aspiring writers to showcase their talents. At the same time, there was a demand for an ingenious Sri Lankan style of literature. On the whole, the publishing unit produces over 100 titles per year and is much sought after by readers. Over the years, their titles grew in stature and today, one can purchase novels, short stories, translations, fiction and more.

Sarasavi online

The internet boom resulted in readers looking to buy their favourite books online. Obviously, this was the trend globally and Sri Lanka is slowly realizing the benefits of e-commerce. After all, from a global perspective, Amazon is still one of the best-known names in the industry to buy international books. Overall, its website is extremely user-friendly, Amazon ships internationally, and they have an extensive selection of books of all types. Uniquely, this makes it easy to find a particular book in no time. As has been noted, from a Sri Lankan perspective, this is not so, as ordering books from overseas is a tedious process. In brief, the majority of Sinhala titles cannot be found on Amazon.  

To meet this gradual increase in demand from online customers, Sarasavi started an online portal called Sarasavi. lk. Here, you can purchase booth local and imported books. As can be seen, it is very user friendly and has attracted customers from both local and Sri Lankans living overseas. As a result, when you order from their online portal your order will be delivered to any address in Sri Lanka or shipped to an overseas address. Thus, their website has been a boom to thousands of Sri Lankans living overseas as they use this to gift books to their near and dear in Sri Lanka.    

Sarasavi Warehouse, Nugegoda. Tel. 011 2852519

Sarasavi Warehouse is located towards the Nugegoda railway crossing before the Nugegoda post office. Obviously, it is not a warehouse but a place to buy a treasure trove of books unsold at their main bookshop and branches. Further,  it sells second-hand books in very good condition. On the whole, this is a shop that demands careful browsing, but patience will be rewarded. Generally speaking, the main attraction here is the affordable prices you pay for books of value. Although the books are not well organized you can find English and Sinhala books on various topics. By and large, one feature lacking here is a few chairs to sit and read beforehand a purchase is made. However, all said and done, I will give this place a thumbs up as I can find a decent book to my budget at any given time

Sarasavi Bookshop has created a reputation and persona for offering books, magazines and stationery at affordable prices to suit most Sri Lankans. Its network of branches located in strategic towns gives easy access to customers. Additionally, their branch network is a platform for various other publishers in Sri Lanka to offer their books to a diverse set of readers. Uniquely, the Sarasavi name is synonymous with literary awards, and its involvement with Colombo International Book Fair is legendary.

A famous proverb reads as “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. This means that without switching off from work, a person becomes both boring and bored. In this day and age, taking the stress off your shoulders by reading few funny tweets will make you relax and hopefully explode with joy! If you are an avid follower of tweeting, you really should follow these 25 accounts. Be advised your sense of humour may vary with these wacky “Sri Lankan Funniest 25 tweets” from humble Mr citizens to game-changes. Remember it’s all in good taste and intends no malice or offence.

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Due to the effects of covid-19, the year 2020 and 2021 have changed the way we live. Similarly, travel restrictions and lockdowns have drastically cut our movement from A to B. In this scenario, just imagine how the lives of our little kids seem so restricted. Likewise, in order to get away from the dreaded monotony why not encourage kids to cycle around the house encourage. Of course, to do this all they need is a kids bicycle. Why wait! Search for kids bicycle price at Kapruka!

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Kids bicycle price

For a kid, a bicycle means freedom, independence and freewheeling fun. In like manner, you could say, it is an upgrade from Barbie dolls and remote control cars. Probably, for a kid, a bicycle is one of the most memorable types of buys a parent could ever give. However, at this stage, you don’t have to spend a fortune on highly specialized kids bikes. By the same token, here you want your kid to get a hang-out of cycling.

Uniquely, to this end, there are many types of kid’s bicycles available in Sri Lanka at affordable prices. Ok, what is a kids bicycle price in Sri Lanka? On average, I would say you should allocate between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 for a decent kid’s bike from a reliable manufacturer. Namely, brands like Kenstar, Tomahawk, DSI, and Lumala are well represented in this entry-level kid’s category. Notably, these brands are available online at Kapruka.com.

Kids bicycle sizes

The size of the bike becomes far more important here as your kids foray into the world of cycling. For one thing, don’t let the size hamper their newfound independence. Generally, at this stage, it is the parent who will choose the right size for kids. For this reason, parents should be aware of the sizes available in the market. In other words, primarily the size is dependent on the wheel size. That is to say, the standard diameter of adult-bike wheels is 26″, occasionally going up to 29″. This is for certain styles like serious off-road mountain bikes. In particular, children’s bikes, on the other hand, come in four common sizes of 12″, 16″, 20″, and 24″. For instance, some manufacturers even make 14″ and 18″ versions to further smooth the progression.

Ideally, when buying a kids bicycle from a retail shop kids could sit and try the models when choosing the best size. However, when buying online things could be different. In reality, bike brands do offer suggestions for sizing by age, given kids grow at different speeds. To emphasize, here, it’s actually more important to base fit on each kid’s height and inseam. Chiefly, comfort and safety are the most important factors to consider. In effect, you should never buy your kid a bike he or she can “grow into.” 

What are small kid’s bicycles?

In general terms, small kid’s bikes are your base models. Thus small wheels (usually 12″ to 14″) are the main features of your kid’s first foray into big-kid bike land. In effect, with the transition from a balance bike, kids still need to be able to stop with their feet if necessary. Therefore, your child must be able to sit comfortably with their feet fully touching the ground. Generally, in Sri Lanka kid’s bicycle sizes start from 12” and move up. All in all, please keep in mind, size 26” is of course an adult size. Accordingly, we like to use the middle size to describe bikes whose wheel sizes sit in the middle of the pack, usually 16″

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At this size bracket, you can start to see additional options like hand-operated brakes and gear systems. Obviously, this is an important milestone in their riding competency. Since a size 16” is often the child’s second pedal bike, the feet should no longer be used as a brake. Therefore, look for a bike that can adjust to allow your little kid’s feet to touch the ground. On the whole, this allows them to get a proper extension as they pedal, yet another step toward cycling mastery. In essence, as with all other levels, make sure your child is fluent in balance, steering, and braking.

Online bikes@Kapruka

Want to choose and order online kids bikes in Sri Lanka? Why not search at Kapruka.com. Here, you can browse them at the best kids bicycle price in Sri Lanka. Best of all, you can get Kapruka to deliver the bike to your residence in no time. Why worry! There’s a warranty too!  

Basic kids bicycle entry level features:

• Front steel basket
• Rear carrier
• Colour rim
• Guide wheels
• Full chain cover for safety
• V brake system
• Company warranty for frame and fork

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Things to keep in mind when buying a kids bike

Simplicity

For your toddler’s first “real” bike, odds are that he or she’s going to be thrilled no matter what you bring home. Don’t worry over specific features, just get a model that’s comfortable at the right size.

Assembly

Thankfully, in Sri Lanka bikes comes assembled. You just pay the price and pick up the bike. It’s a painless process. Also, when you order online from Kapruka the bikes are fully assembled. But if you need some fine-tuning take it to a bike shop for some help.

Gender

Many larger manufacturers continue to make separate bikes for boys and girls. Whereas some brands are starting to lean toward gender-neutral models. Basically, in gender-neutral models, the colours and accessories and graphics won’t tilt towards the gender. Colours like green, yellow, orange and red popular

Popular brands

Kenstar, DSI, Tomahak, Lumala

There’s no denying that much needs to be considered when encouraging your young kids to be occupied with a snazzy two-wheeler. Obviously, this doesn’t (and shouldn’t) have to be a painful experience – for you or them! In summary, figuring out what kind of bike is best for your kid comes down to two main goals. First, make sure you match the bike’s features with the stage of your child’s physical and cognitive development. Then, choose the style best suited for their use.

If you are searching for a gift for your aunt and she avoids sugar, what do you gift her? Without a doubt, I would say plants make a modern gift! Of course, plants make beautiful decorations and are rightfully appreciated in Sri Lanka. Further, they can suit almost any occasion. In like manner, to wish happy birthday, or tell someone you’re thinking of them, online flower plant delivery in Sri Lanka is a classy option.

Why is online flower plant delivery in Sri Lanka such a ‘TRENDY’ thing?

This is a modern gifting trend that that is gaining popularity in Sri Lanka. Of course, gifting green plants as gifts for loved ones instead of traditional cakes, chocolates and other gifts is such a cool thing. By the same token, green plants are known to improve the air quality as well as the internal home decor. Likewise, if you want to offer positive wishes to your loved ones, you can search online flower plant delivery in Sri Lanka.

Why gift plants in the first place?

Gifting plants are a perfect idea of gifting that can assure a healthy, blossoming and flourishing love for your near and dear ones. Regardless, when you gift online flower plants, the receiver of such a gift can place them anywhere in their home. For instance, they can place these plants in a balcony, terrace, corners, courtyard and any other desired place. Further, what about gifting an online flower plant, to a colleague in the office? Such a gift could be placed on top of the office table or workstation. Surely, don’t you think what a lovely gesture this would be?

Buying online flower plants

We all know that the environment including the air around us is getting polluted by the day. However, all is not bad. In order to make a small green oasis, we suggest you include as much greenery as you can at your home. Apart from gifting plants, you can order an online flower plant for yourself. By all means, plants can give a new look to your home interior and help maintain a positive aura around your abode.

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Indoor plants

Flowering Plants are one of the prettiest plant categories which everyone wants to have in their house. In fact, when it comes to maintenance, flowering plants are easy to maintain. Notably, you should only know two magic words: water and sun. For instance, correct watering and sunlight is the key to a healthy plant. Make sure that they get indirect sunlight. Also, it is always advisable to keep such plants in an earthen pot.

LIVISTONA INDOOR PLANT

SANDERIANA GOLD INDOOR PLANT

SANDERIANA WHITE INDOOR PLANT

Your garden isn’t the only place where you can grow flowers. Did you know you can grow plants indoors as well? When you shop online flower plants at Kapruka there’s an array of indoor flowering plants that can add a little colour to any corner of your house. (And they aren’t all high-maintenance, either!)

Plants inside the office

Similarly, plants have special powers of their own, transforming offices into places of tranquillity and creativity. Thus, you may be shocked at how powerful plants are in this regard. As a result, the benefits workspaces gain from having indoor plants are astounding.

Anyone who has worked in an office knows the work environment can be stressful. Working against tight deadlines, multi-tasking and spending a majority of the day stuck up in a room can be taxing. For this reason, bringing a little bit of nature indoors can do wonders. Hence, being close to greenery makes us feel more at ease with our surroundings yet more stimulating and creative.

BABY CACTUS IN A BLACK CERAMIC POT

FAIRY OF MY LIFE – FAIRY CASTLE CACTUS WITH MARBLE HAND MADE CEMENT POT

LET LOVE GROW CACTUS PLANT

Get online delivery from Kapruka

Kapruka.com has a good collection of plants that could be ordered online. As a result, you can get your favourite plant delivered to your doorstep through Kapruka. In effect, these plants are available in quite an affordable price bracket. For this reason, by frequently purchasing them you can build a small collection of plants in your home.

Coronavirus is rampaging far and wide in Sri Lanka. By the same token, many eminent personalities have perished due to the coronavirus. Apart from that, thousands of innocent people have succumbed to the virus. In short, presently, the future seems bleak. By and large, taking the covid-19 vaccination seems to be the only remedy left to counterattack the virus. In a word, within this fiasco, there is one silver lining. Uniquely, a Sri Lankan company has introduced Mega Heaters Steamer to the Sri Lankan market. Interestingly, this apparatus could be used to inhale the steam.  

Why use Mega Heaters Steamer?

Experts advise that performing steam inhalation may help to decrease respiratory issues, congestion issues in the nasal passage and airways. As per the views of the medical profession, steam inhalation won’t cure a deadly infection like COVID. However, they claim, it may help make you feel a lot better while your body fights it off.

Steam inhalation or steaming has become a commonly prescribed home remedy to “prevent” and “treat” Covid in Sri Lanka. In like manner, when Covid patients, do steam inhalation it can bring relief. Correspondingly, this is so when presented symptoms are similar to that of a common cold, causing a stuffy nose and sinusitis. For this reason, the benefits of inhaling steam are too numerous to mention in the Sri Lankan context. Accordingly, to do steam inhalation for the entire family a robust Mega Heaters Steamer is the ideal foil.

Steamer Highlights:

• Mega Heaters Steamer is made in Sri Lanka by a renowned ISO certified Sri Lankan company. In fact, this company also manufacture Industrial Heating Elements & Thermocouple Sensors.

• This is a portable unit. Additionally, it can be used at home or in the office.

• Can be used to steam continuously for up to 15 minutes.

• The unit is robust and designed with safety in mind. For this reason, this is a steady unit that could be kept securely on a tabletop while you inhale the steam.

• Constructed out of high-quality food-grade stainless steel.

• 6-month manufacturer warranty on this product.

Steamer Specifications:

Power: 1000W
Voltage: 230v/50hz
Wire Code: 3Cx 2M
Plug: 13A UK Plug (Square Pin)
Capacity : 1000ml Max
Continuous Operating time: 15 Minutes Max

Why is this product ideal for the entire family?

This unit can be used continuously to emit steam for around 15 minutes. During this period, 3-4 members of the family can inhale steam from it. In essence, due to the robust construction of the Mega Heaters and Steamer, it can give years of trouble-free service. Further, as the stainless steel cylinder is protected by a steel mesh, there’s attention to safety. Additionally, this unit can even be used in an office where a reasonable number of people could obtain steam. On the whole, by using this ingenious unit, you can do steam inhalation without using a towel. In short, simply switch on the unit, and in a few minutes steam will emit from the Steam Out nozzle (outlet).

How to use the Maga heaters and steamer

Step one

Open the top surface water inlet nozzle and put water into the unit

Step two

The water should be put inside the steamer as per the water level measurement shown in the tube. It should be topped – up to the maximum level before use. And when the water level reaches the minimum level you have to top it up again.

Step three

Plug the steamer wire cord into the home electricity socket

Step four

Switch on the red switch located on the bottom surface panel of the unit and wait for few minutes.

Step five

Within a few minutes, steam will come out from the steam-out nozzle.

What does steaming do?

As said in medical parlance, when blood vessels along the lining of the nasal passages, tract, and sinuses become irritated and inflamed during an infection, they secrete mucus (flem). Instantly, this causes congestion. Meanwhile, inhaling steam lubricates the lining and dilutes the mucus, allowing it to empty more easily. In due time, creates temporary relief in breathing. It is believed the warm steam can also ease irritation and inflammation.

Maga heaters and steamer is available at Kapruka for Rs 8550/=

What do you think is the hot topic in Sri Lanka, in any parlance? Without a doubt, it is about the Covid-19 pandemic. After all, daily, the fatalities keep increasing, we are in a lockdown and, all hope seems lost. While, officially, there is no cure for Covid except for the vaccination. However, within this fiasco, there is a new trend. What do you think it is? Well! Many believe that by inhaling steam, one could quite literally kill the virus. For this reason, you, like many others, would want to subscribe to this view and intend to buy a face steamer, read on. As a first step, without beating around the bush, please check the face steamer price at Kapruka.com.

Covid-19 and face steamer price in Sri Lanka

Face steamers have come to the limelight similar to Oximeters, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Notably, before the spread of the coronavirus, face steamers were principally part of your beauty accessory kit. Basically, it was meant to be a contraption used to beautify the face. However, presently there is a new trend to use a face steamer to inhale hot steam. Incidentally, this is done with the belief that the coronavirus can be killed by inhaling steam from the nose and mouth.  For whatever reason, if you’re in the market to buy a face steamer, this is the best time. Notably, due to a sharp increase in demand, there are many types of models available in the market today. Specifically, you can shop at Kapruka.com for the best face steamer price in Sri Lanka.

Why inhale steam?

Inhaling steam from a boiling pot have been done in our homes in Sri Lanka for generations. Additionally, many Sri Lankan doctors’ advise patients to inhale the steam, as a home remedy for colds and upper respiratory tract infections. In fact, the usual technique of covering the head with a towel over a pan filled with hot water is how we generally inhale the steam. Uniquely, the traditional steam inhalation method is changing fast as now many use a face steamer to inhale the steam

Is inhaling steam from a hot water pot dangerous?

Of course, you must be careful as it is not child’s play to inhale steam from a pot of hot water. Especially, when children inhale steam using such methods, elders should be around them. In particular, it is dangerous due to the steam, the hot liquid, or even potential contact with the container. Sadly, there are instances of people, particularly children needing care after suffering such burns from boiling water linked to inhaling steam. For instance, such injuries have the potential to be life-changing. Explicitly, please do not take the risk.

What is steam inhalation?

For the unversed, steam inhalation is one of the most widely used home remedies. This is done to soothe and open the nasal passages and get relief from the symptoms of a cold or sinus infection.

What is the main benefit of breathing in moist, warm steam? According to health experts, it may help ease feelings of irritation and swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages. Specifically, the moisture may also help thin the flem in your sinuses, which allows them to empty more easily. Hence, allow your breathing to return to normal, at least for a short period of time.

Face steamers for skincare

Have you heard the buzz on social media about-face steamers? Obviously! This trending skincare tool seems to be all anyone can talk about. In essence, it’s only right to be curious about the benefits of using a face steamer. Also, on how to incorporate one into your skincare routine. Interested? Below, are a few pointers about-face steaming, particularly, how to use a facial steamer.

Is a face steamer good for the face?

Oh, yes, a face steamer can be good for your face! There’s a reason why steam is typically used, as part of a facial at the spa. According to a recent study, one of the first steps in a facial typically involves using steam to open the pores before the acne is extracted. All things considered, having a face steamer can be handy around the house!

In general, steaming your face can be beneficial to your skin, even outside of a facial. Thankfully now you could search for face steamer price at Kapruka.com to buy a face steamer.

How to use a face steamer

Now that you know steam is good for your face, you’re probably wondering how to use a facial steamer in the first place. In brief, follow the steps below, and you’ll be a face steam machine pro in no time.

Ready to learn how to put your facial steamer to work? It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1) Fill the water tank. A face steamer comes with a water tank, similar to an iron, this water is then evaporated to produce steam. Fill the steamer with lukewarm distilled water instead of regular tap water. What the hell you can also use tap water for this. No issue here!

2) Place the water tank. Insert the water tank into your steamer. Turn on the steamer and allow the water to heat up, per the instructions that came with your facial steamer.

3) Steam your face. Turn on your steamer and allow the steam to fall over your face. To begin with, you can control the temperature, adjusting it to your liking. Meanwhile, if you want to lock in the steam, place a towel over your head while using the face steamer.  Do this for about two to 10 minutes, depending on your skin’s needs and reaction.

How often should I use a face steamer?

The frequency with which you should steam your face will be dependent on your skin, its condition, and level of sensitivity. Additionally, you could use it to inhale hot air. To begin with, there is no set timetable. Hence, you could do as you please. However, be mindful, too much of everything is not good.

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