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SLT-MOBITEL takes centre stage as Principal Sponsor for the upcoming IESL Techno Exhibition 2023
SLT-MOBITEL last week announced its role as the Principal Sponsor for the highly anticipated IESL Techno Exhibition 2023, which will be held from 20th to 22nd of October 2023, at the BMICH, Colombo. The exhibition, the annual flagship event organized by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), serves as a platform to showcase the country’s latest technological advancements and innovations from various sectors.
As the principal sponsor, SLT-MOBITEL demonstrates its commitment to promoting technological progress and driving innovation in Sri Lanka. This partnership with IESL Techno Exhibition 2023 solidifies the company’s role as a key player in the telecommunications and technology industries and highlights its dedication to supporting events that foster knowledge sharing and industry development.
The IESL Techno Exhibition 2023 is a significant gathering of industry professionals, engineers, and innovators who come together to explore cutting-edge technologies, exchange ideas, and drive progress in their respective fields. The event will display the latest innovations, products, and talents from around the world over the course of three days while maintaining high standards.
Suppliers, agents, national policymakers, engineers, and customers will be able to visit the three-day show and experience the latest technology under one roof. With SLT-MOBITEL’s sponsorship, the exhibition promises to be a dynamic and impactful platform for showcasing the latest advancements in telecommunications and related sectors.
The exhibition theme ‘Engineering for Regaining the Economy’ is aligned closely with SLT-MOBITEL’s undertaking to partner the nation’s journey towards economic recovery and prosperity. Understanding that engineering plays a vital role in infrastructure development, technology advancement, and industrial productivity – essential for rebuilding and strengthening the country’s economy – SLT-MOBITEL remains committed to providing cutting-edge solutions and services that support engineering initiatives and innovative engineering solutions.
As the principal sponsor, SLT-MOBITEL aims to offer a unique value proposition to Techno 2023 and its attendees. Not only can attendees rely on secure and uninterrupted connectivity throughout the event, enabling seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing, but by providing resources and networking opportunities, SLT-MOBITEL will foster an environment that nurtures and promotes innovative ideas and solutions among Techno 2023 attendees.
As a build-up to the main event, the launch of Techno Sri Lanka 2023 took place recently. Janaka Abeysinghe, CEO, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, addressed the gathering emphasising the importance of technology, innovation, invention, and engineering for the country’s prosperity.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to the project to provide technological solutions to prevent wild elephants from being hit by trains was signed yesterday (01) afternoon at the President’s Media Centre, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Coordinated through the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, the project is being implemented as a public-private partnership, with the Railway Department, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Forest Conservation Department working together, with full financial support from People’s Bank.
The system consists of three-beam detection, passive infrared (PIR) sensors, automatic temperature sensors and a tamper alarm system to detect animals weighing more than 20 kilogrammes and unauthorised interference. Signal lights (red/yellow/green) installed on either side of the railway tracks, together with a special screen installed inside the locomotive cab, will alert the driver in advance to the exact location of an elephant.
A demonstration test of the system was successfully conducted at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage premises in the presence of the relevant officials, following which a report on the system was prepared.
The system will be implemented as a pilot project from next month at 13 locations where wild elephant accidents are frequent. A newly developed website is also scheduled to be launched to enable the progress of the project to be viewed live.
Additional General Manager of Railways P.D.S.B. Chandrasena, Director General of Wildlife Conservation M.S.L.R.P. Marasinghe, Conservator General of Forests S.C. Palamakuumbura and Chairman of People’s Bank Chandana Guniyangoda signed the relevant MoU. Officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, including Presidential Additional Secretary (Clean Sri Lanka) Engineer S.P.C. Sugeeshwara, as well as senior officials from the Railway Department, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Forest Conservation Department and People’s Bank, were also present.
[President’s Media Division]
The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online, and can be viewed on the department’s official website: www.doenets.lk
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on Monday, 31 August, to undertake an official visit to Bhutan to participate in the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, scheduled to be held in Bhutan.
During her visit, Prime Minister Dr Amarasuriya participated in the opening plenary of the Summit on 1 September, where she delivered a keynote address under the theme “Rising to the Moment: Igniting Consciousness to Address the Polycrisis.”
The Prime Minister will also engage in discussions with international leaders and representatives on strengthening cooperation towards sustainable food systems, food security and resilient communities.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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