User:Rehman

Home Talkpage Email Global acc. Hello and welcome to my userpage! Rehman — Wikipedian ♂ — Randomly generated image from my uploads. Full collection at the bottom of this page! Born Manama, Bahrain Current location Colombo, Sri Lanka Current time 13:42, 14 April 2025 IST [refresh] Interests Astronomy Meteorology Sust. living Travelling PC Building Photography Hiking Ren. energy Archiving Account statistics Joined 23 May 2008 (16 years, 10 months and 22 days ago) Signature Rehman Activity WikiProjects Birds, Dams, Energy, Geography, Infoboxes, Maps, Mountains, Rivers, Sri Lanka, Skyscrapers, Templates, Wikidata, WikiProject Council. Stats Actions log Global accounts Global Contribs Edit counter (enwiki) Edit counter (commons) Articles created Senior Editor II Veteran Administrator III Hello, I'm Rehman. I was born in Manama and have lived there for about a decade, before moving to my current location in Colombo, Sri Lanka. My interests include researching, photographing, writing about, and developing renewable energy (particularly solar and wind power), and limnology (i.e. dams and rivers), hence my work here on Wikipedia (and Commons) also mostly circle around these areas. Things I enjoy include travelling, hiking, community work (cleanups, building/renovating schools, etc), building computers, photography, star gazing, and most things in between. My real-life work experience includes banking, renewable energy, and cybersecurity. Outside content writing, I work on improving infoboxes and navigation templates, attend to admin tasks on the English Wikipedia and Commons, Wikidata-related work, offline Wiki(m)pedia outreach, and other related things. Wherever needed, I also help improve policy and guideline pages, as I strongly believe that these pages need to be very simple, clear, and up to date, particularly on rapidly growing sites like Wikipedia and Commons. If you require any private assistance, including stopping cyberbullies, please feel free to email me and I'd be glad to assist in whichever way I can. If you are interested in topics relating to, or are from Sri Lanka, do consider joining the Wikimedia Community User Group for Sri Lanka. It is an official Wikimedia usergroup for interested editors, regardless of language background or which Wikimedia project your are contributing to. We are on the lookout for more experienced hands in order to do more serious projects with wider impact (such as FOP in Sri Lanka!). Your assistance in spreading awareness of this group is also much welcomed. You may also wish to join Wikimedia-LK, the usergroup's official mailing list. Wikimedia Projects This userpage is the homepage of Rehman's global account This user is an administrator on the English Wikipedia. (verify) This user is an administrator on Wikimedia Commons. (verify) This user is identified by the Wikimedia Foundation (verify) This user is a member of the OTRS Team (verify) This user is active on IRC. English Wikipedia This user has been contributing to Wikipedia for more than ten years. This user contributes to FL, FA, GA, DYK, and ITN. On the last check, this user has created over 300 articles This editor is a Senior Editor II and is entitled to display this Rhodium Editor Star. This editor is a Veteran Administrator III and is entitled to display this Silver Service Badge. Personal This is an introvert. This user is agnostic. This user does not drink or smoke. This user loves to travel, and hopes to travel to at least one other country every year. This user is an aggressive defender of the earth, and has no limits when it comes to saving what's left. This user is fascinated by extreme nature. This user loves animals. This user enjoys gardening. Babel Babel user information en-N This user has a native understanding of English. si-3 මෙම පරිශීලකයා‍ට සිංහල භාෂාව පිළිබඳ උසස් දැනුමක් ඇත. ar-1 هذا المستخدم لديه معرفة أساسية بالعربية. hi-1 इस सदस्य को हिन्दी का प्राथमिक ज्ञान है। ta-1 இந்தப் பயனர் தமிழில் அடிப்படை அறிவைக் கொண்டவர். Users by language My work and work-in-progress (Full list) Lists and article groups List of largest power stations (and linked articles) List of power stations in Sri Lanka (and linked articles) Sojitz Kelanitissa Power Station Koolair Power Station Kelanitissa Power Station Colombo Port Power Station Hambantota Wind Farm List of dams and reservoirs in Sri Lanka (and linked articles) Kantale Dam Maskeliya Dam Randenigala Dam Victoria Dam (Sri Lanka) Individual articles Trace City Integrated water and power plant Biyagama Water Treatment Plant Trams in Colombo Hambantota Refinery Sapugaskanda Refinery USI Tech Palk Strait bridge Sri Lanka Interbank Payment System Barrage (dam) Tidal barrage Tidal stream generator Dynamic tidal power Colombo International Financial City Kirigalpotta Tidal farm India–Sri Lanka HVDC Interconnection Electricity sector in Sri Lanka List of ports in Sri Lanka Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port Port of Colombo Individual lists (lot of pending work here) List of mountains of Sri Lanka List of rivers of Sri Lanka List of solar power stations List of thermal power stations Lists of hydroelectric power stations List of run-of-the-river hydroelectric power stations List of natural gas power stations List of coal power stations List of geothermal power stations List of tidal power stations List of wave power stations List of tallest twin buildings and structures Infoboxes {{Infobox power station}} {{Infobox dam}} {{Infobox river}} {{Infobox law enforcement agency}} Admin tasks Category:Candidates for speedy deletion (19) Category:All Wikipedia files with the same name on Wikimedia Commons (28) Category:All Wikipedia files with a different name on Wikimedia Commons (0) Category:Unsynchronized talk page redirects (15) Category:Unsynchronized disambiguation talk pages (0) Wikipedia:Files_for_discussion#Old_discussions This page is best viewed through Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, under a screen width of at least 1400 pixels. Today's motto... Awards aren't very important, but once you get it you realize that you aren't proud that you got it, you are proud of what you did to get it. === July === Today's Featured Article Map of the Emirate of Granada Muhammad IV (14 April 1315 – 25 August 1333) was the ruler of the Emirate of Granada (map pictured) on the Iberian Peninsula from 1325 to 1333. He was the sixth sultan of the Nasrid dynasty, succeeding to the throne at the age of 10 when his father, Ismail I, was assassinated. The initial years of his reign were marked by civil war between his ministers, drawing in Castile, Granada's neighbour to the north. The civil war ended in 1328 when Muhammad took a more active role in government. Castile and the kingdom of Aragon invaded Granada in 1330. In 1332, Muhammad sailed to the Marinid court at Fez to request help, and the new Marinid sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali sent 5,000 troops, who besieged the Castilians at Gibraltar. The town surrendered in June 1333 but was in turn besieged. After confused fighting a truce was agreed on 24 August 1333 that restored the 1331 treaty. One day later, Muhammad was assassinated, aged 18. He was succeeded by his brother Yusuf I. (Full article...) Recently featured: The Boat Race 2020 Dolly de Leon Banded sugar ant Did You Know? 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News from Diff: Strengthening Wikipedia’s neutral point of view Comix: Thirteen Picture of the Day Black Sunday was a severe dust storm that occurred on April 14, 1935, as part of the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms in the American prairies in the 1930s. The storm first hit the Oklahoma panhandle and northwestern Oklahoma, then moved south into Texas. The conditions were the most severe in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, but the storm's effects were also felt in surrounding areas. Drought, erosion, bare soil, and winds caused the dust to fly freely and at high speeds. It is estimated that 300,000 tons of topsoil were displaced from the prairie area. Black Sunday was one of the worst dust storms in American history and caused immense economic and agricultural damage. This photograph shows the storm approaching Stratford, Texas. Rehman's travels Experiencing the world is one of my greatest pleasures. I'm fortunate to have been able to travel to these countries: Spent days in: Visited airports: Lived in:   Idea copied from WereSpielChequers, who filched from StuffOfInterest, who lifted it from Harro5, who took it from Salsb, who stole it from Guettarda, who borrowed it from White Cat, as seen on Calton's page. Rehman's achievements, barnstars, and featured items... The Original Barnstar Rehman is kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and without a doubt knows wikimedia inside out. Even though I am a complete dunce regarding wiki he helped me at every stage and I now have a wonderful page which I am eternally grateful for. I count myself so lucky to have had the assistance of Rehman. He is a brilliant editor and a real gentleman Kareenza (talk) 06:12, 21 June 2018 (UTC) The Real-Life Barnstar For your companionship during Wikimania Takes Lake Como. –Daniel Case (talk) 19:45, 29 June 2016 (UTC) ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Mouth of Deduru Oya If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 7 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Kandalama Reservoir If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 7 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Ambewela Aitken Spence Wind Farm If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 7 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Victoria Dam and Reservoir, Sri Lanka If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 7 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Cizre If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 1 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Batman Dam If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 1 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Oracle Corporation headquarters If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 1 January 2016 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Randenigala Dam If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 14 December 2015 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Devon Falls If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 14 December 2015 ★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★ Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Hydroelectric power plants in Sri Lanka If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates. — 1 March 2015 Sri Lanka power Thank you for quality lists and articles on Sri Lanka rivers and power plants, such as List of dams and reservoirs in Sri Lanka and including projects such as Broadlands Dam, for projects maintenance and redirects, and for good memory, - you are an awesome Wikipedian! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:36, 15 February 2015 (UTC) The Barnstar of Good Humor! Hello Rehman. You have signed my guestbook! Thank you very much.--Pratyya (Hello!) 04:27, 20 February 2013 (UTC) On 2 February 2011, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page. The Excellent Userpage Award Congratulations on a very informative and beautifully presented user page! Johnfos (talk) 00:14, 8 December 2010 (UTC) On 30 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article List of largest power stations in the world, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that three of the four largest power stations in the world are in South America? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. The Working Man's Barnstar For your tireless contributions to improve power stations-releted templates and articles, I award to you this barnstar. Beagel (talk) 14:54, 27 November 2010 (UTC) The Template Barnstar For your innovations of Template:Infobox power station, here is a barnstar of appreciation.--NortyNort (Holla) 01:36, 18 October 2010 (UTC) The Secret Subpage Finder Barnstar This user has found Hi878's secret hidden sub page! Will you be the next one to find it? Try it here! The Resilient Barnstar I'm sorry your RfA failed, but well done for taking the criticism offered on the chin. I genuinely hope to see you back at RfA in a few months when you think those issues have been resolved. I have a failed RfA of my own, so I cna tell you it's not necessarily a bad thing! All the best, HJ Mitchell | fancy a chat? 15:35, 25 January 2010 (UTC) Rehman's guestbook Click here to sign! i love pasta dont sign me just dropped to say hi Hello! Here is my guestbook, which you can sign if you would like! NikolaiHo☎️ 03:50, 26 December 2017 (UTC) Dropped by to say hi! It felt nice to meet you in person. Netha (talk) 12:08, 8 November 2017 (UTC) Nice work on the Sri Lanka dams. ϢereSpielChequers 11:55, 29 December 2015 (UTC) PendingTell me I screwed up! 21:55, 23 January 2014 (UTC) Keep up the good work! -- œ™ 20:01, 2 September 2013 (UTC) Hi there.... Sign mine? KuwarOnline Talk 16:15, 6 March 2013 (UTC) Mediran wuzzz here... ! Haha... glad to sign here and nice to meet you! umm.. would you mind to sign my guestbook? Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 04:15, 23 February 2013 (UTC) Hey, Rehman, I really like your userpage! Greengreengreenred 18:55, 18 February 2013 (UTC) Nice page. Rehman nice to meet you also. Wanna give some time to mine??!!!--Pratyya (Hello!) 07:25, 18 February 2013 (UTC) Glad to sign your guestbook. Feel free to sign my guestbook [Guestbook] Thanks R♣MuthusamyTalk 12:29, 18 April 2012 (UTC) Algamicagrat (talk) 21:37, 15 March 2012 (UTC) Hello. sign mine? --Perseus8235 18:05, 11 February 2011 (UTC) Hello philip robinson here. Ilkeston1990 22:16, 4 January 2011 (UTC) Hey. Thanks for singing my guestbook. Returning the favor. ;) ΣПDiПG–STΛЯT 06:24, 5 December 2010 (UTC) Care to reciprocate? And thanks for the comment on my editor review! Ks0stm (T•C•G) 06:37, 4 December 2010 (UTC) Thx for signing mine! Smiley4541 (Click to Talk) 00:44, 24 November 2010 (UTC) Knowing guy Said: Hi,thanx!! I'm new here and completely illiterate in wikiing! :D 14:22, 21 November 2010 (UTC) NortyNort (Holla) wuz here!! 02:31, 12 November 2010 (UTC) Here's my real signature, and an offer to sign mine! Finalius (Ecru?!) 13:13, 7 November 2010 (UTC) Hi this is mine. Yasercs89 (talk) 11:06, 1 February 2021 (UTC)  Task complete. You're welcome! Huggums537voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk) 16:31, 21 March 2021 (UTC)  Done! Hello there! — Sundostund mppria (talk / contribs) 20:12, 27 February 2024 (UTC) Hewo! Worldish2024 (talk) 01:12, 28 November 2024 (UTC)Bella. Rehman's uploads The majority of my uploads can be classed into the below categories. Between 2019-12-01 and 2019-12-31, these files were viewed 3.5 million times, through 1,089 articles on 98 wikis. The stats exclude external usages (i.e. news articles, travel pages, etc). Source: Glamorgan. Aerial photographs - More in this category... 2012-09-30 - Ambewela Wind Farm 2019-10-24 - Cannons of HSBC Building, Hong Kong. 2016-08-04 - Palar Dam in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India. 2016-06-19 - Çamlıgöze Dam, Turkey. 2019-10-23 - Lamma Power Station, Hong Kong 2011-10-02 - Oracle Corporation, San Francisco, United States. 2019-04-01 - Silopor facility, Trafaria, Portugal. 2016-06-19 - Ticino, near Milan-Malpensa Airport, Italy. 2016-06-19 - Turbigo Power Station, Turbigo, Italy. 2018-07-25 - Shorelines. 2018-07-25 - Roads near Cape Town, South Africa. 2019-04-01 - Wind farm in Panketal, Germany. 2012-07-04 - Mosul Dam, Mosul, Iraq. 2016-06-19 - Erzincan Airport, Turkey. Aircraft - More in this category... Organisms - More in this category... Green bee-eater Red-backed flameback Rose-ringed parakeet White-cheeked barbet White-throated kingfisher African penguin Indian paradise flycatcher Bengal monitor Lampyridae larva British shorthair with calico coat Tufted gray langur Brahminy blind snake Flowers of Passiflora edulis Purple heron Sky and space - More in this category... January 2020 lunar eclipse Sunset at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. Sunset in Milan, Italy. A double rainbow in Ampara, Sri Lanka. Solar eclipse of December 26, 2019. Cloud formation. Washington, D.C., United States. Conjunction of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter. Watercraft - More in this category... Submarine in Lisbon, Protugal. Wan Quig Sha, Colombo. Star Pisces, Hong Kong. SLCG Suraksha, Colombo. MSC Rafaela, Hong Kong.]] Hercules Highway, Colombo. 47 Nasr Events - More in this category... Wikimedia photo projects - More in this category... Others - More in this category... Non-photographic - More in this category... This is a Wikipedia user page. 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