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Music maestro-genius Mahesh emulating legendary Dad Patrick Denipitiya – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : sundaytimes Mahesh Denipitiya possesses phenomenal musical scenery, director. composer, the flamboyant keyboardist, pianist, bandleader of ‘MaFF’ orchestra, needs absolutely no introduction being the son of the imminent music director composer, legendary Patrick Denipitiya. Obviously, the music he had inherited, runs through in his blood. However. Mahesh initially was more interested in computer hardware to become an engineer in that preferred profession. But like a duck taking to water he was predestined to grow to be a musician. A very well known accomplished now, in fact a household name in music having made enormous contributions to the music industry in our country becoming a maestro as a fabulous keyboardist, composer, pianist and a superior in music arrangements, perhaps even superseding the achievements of Father Patrick Denipitiya. Initially Mahesh had commenced with a guitar as a birthday gift ...

Feb 19, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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BCS Technology and Jaseci Labs commence pioneering journey to setup Sri Lanka’s first Centre of AI and Incubation Lab BCS Technology and Jaseci Labs has taken the first steps in transforming Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in Sri Lanka by setting up the country’s very first Centre of AI and Incubation Lab in collaboration with world-renowned inventor, scientist, professor, entrepreneur, and author Professor Jason Mars of the University of Michigan. Headquartered in Australia and with over 20 years of experience, BCS Technology is a leading IT consulting firm and preferred technology partner for high profile clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50 employees in Sri Lanka and over 400 globally, the company delivers value to organisations by providing business solutions that leverage next-generation technologies including AI, Cloud, Blockchain, and Analytics. Its expertise enables these clients to run mission-critical systems with the latest technology innovations to achieve better business outcomes. Its ...

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Foreign Students Admission Source:JFN The university system in Sri Lanka operates within the framework laid down in the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 as amended. The selection of students for admission to undergraduate courses in the universities is a task assigned to the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the said Act. The UGC carries out this task in consultation with the Universities /Campuses /Institutes. The UGC selects students for admission to undergraduate courses in the following Higher Educational Institutions [sixteen (16) National Universities, two (2) Campuses and four (04) Institutes] which ...

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Sri Lanka all set for Expo 2020 Dubai Source:Island EXPO 2020 DUBAI is the latest edition of World Expos held around the world since 1851 and will be the first ever to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Sri Lanka will participate in the mega-event which commences in October (01st October 2021 – 31st March 2022) and is expected to attract over 25 million visitors to Dubai during its six-month run. One of the key facets of the Sri Lankan contingent will be the specially designed Pavilion which was officially handed over by the Dubai Expo team to Mr.Nalinda Wijerathna, Deputy Commissioner General Sri Lanka for Expo and Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates on the 14th of September, 2021. Accompanying Mr.Nalinda Wijerathna at the handover was Mrs. Subashini De Silva, Second Secretary at the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai. The ...

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University of Moratuwa Inaugural Lecture Series Source:FT University of Moratuwa’s recently-initiated Inaugural Lecture Series brings out newly-appointed professors to the public view. The objective being to communicate and inspire with their research and societal impact and further with the intention of generating more interaction and positive connectivity.    The inaugural lecture represents a significant milestone in a university academic’s career when one observes the practice elsewhere. The event celebrates their promotion to the rank of Professor or other Professorship at the University. University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Graduate Studies is hosting the event as a public event – with the current restrictions in place. As a hybrid event anyone who is interested can join in and celebrate a career in research as one prepares for even more contribution subsequently. The inaugural lecture will offer both in-person and virtual access through Zoom and Facebook Live.    ...

Jul 14, 2021 Posted by In elanka Finance Tagged
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Transfer of Australian technologies in infrastructure asset management to Sri Lankan local councils Source: Financial Times – Sri Lanka http://www.ft.lk/opinion/Transfer-of-Australian-technologies-in-infrastructure-asset-management-to–Sri-Lankan-local-councils/14-676473 RMIT team in discussion with local authorities to capture local practices Presentation on development of asset Management plans by Brimbank City Council (Melbourne) Seven Pradeshiya Sabhas included in the current project Initiative under Local Government Enhancement Sector Project – Asset Management Software An exciting new project entitled ‘Asset Management Software Development, Implementation and Training,’ funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Local Government Enhancement Sector project, is building capacity in Sri Lankan Local Governments, in optimised management of community infrastructure.  The asset types covered under the project include buildings, roads, bridges, drainage, land, vehicles and equipment, streetlights, water supply schemes and solid waste management facilities, all managed by the local councils in Sri Lanka. The project is led by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Australia. ...

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