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Anandian inventor wins platinum and gold awards at Invention Expo in Japan
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan, Rodney M. Perera, recently met P.D. Pasindu Mihiran, a talented young inventor from Sri Lanka, to express his heartfelt congratulations on winning the Platinum and Gold Medals at the Japan Design, Idea, and Invention Expo to bring honour to Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
This special event took place at the Ariake Garden Convention Centre, in Tokyo, from 7th July to 8th July, 2023, with over 320 participants from 25 different countries.
P.D. Pasindu Mihiran, a student from Ananda College, in Colombo, showcased his invention at this Expo, the “Modified Yoghurt Cup to Prevent Spreading of Mosquitoes,” which garnered significant recognition and acclaim as an innovative solution that addresses the global challenge of mosquito-borne diseases by incorporating mosquito control features into a commonly used item.
Mihiran has already participated in various International Innovators conventions and exhibitions to present his unique innovations. Among the accolades he has received are the Special Award presented at the 7th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, “iCAN 2022,” held on 27th August, 2022, in Toronto, and a gold medal and a special award presented at the Korea International Youth Olympiad 4I on 6th October, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea.
Ambassador Perera commended Mihiran’s exceptional talent, perseverance, and dedication to innovation, underlining the significance of supporting and encouraging young innovators in Sri Lanka.
The Embassy staff joined Ambassador Perera in felicitating Mihiran on his great achievement. Sujeewa Wijayanayake, a respected Sri Lankan Baseball Umpire in Japan, assisted Mihiran on his visit to Japan, which was funded by the Ananda College OBA.
The Chartered Computer Institute of Sri Lanka was established in 1976 as the premier and sole body representing professionals in the Information and Communication Technology sector in Sri Lanka. It has recognized the importance of establishing the Sri Lanka Chartered Computer Association as the main professional organization to act on behalf of the interests of professionals representing the computer sector in Sri Lanka, which should be treated equally with other professional organizations that have obtained chartered status and other formal recognition.
Accordingly, taking into account a resolution furnished by the Hon. President, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to grant policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Computer Institute of Sri Lanka and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill in line with the proposed objectives.
it has become essential to introduce appropriate revisions to the Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 so that a proper formal mechanism can be maintained in treatment and rehabilitation.
Accordingly, considering a resolution forwarded by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to grant the policy approval to revise the Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 and direct the Legal Draftsman to formulate a draft bill including the relevant amendments.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation to appoint Mrs. O. T. M. I. Thilakarathne, the senior most officer in Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service serving as an Additional Surveyor General of that Department to the Post of Surveyor General that will be vacant from 20.08.2026.
Charted Computer Institute of Sri Lanka to be established
Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 to be amendmend
Mrs. O. T. M. I. Thilakarathne appointed to the Post of Surveyor General
Purchase of 600 buses for intercity / long distance services of the Sri Lanka Transport Board
Protection of Historical, Cultural, and Traditional Intellectual Property related to the Kandy Esala Perahera
Development of roads which are not under the Road Development Authority
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