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Launching of TIK Project

The Tourism Ministry with Intelo Networks (Pvt) Ltd. will introduce Digital Tourist Information Kiosks (TIKs) as a one more step towards e-enabling the tourism industry as a whole. It is a nationally important project which will raise the income of the country per tourist arrived.

When a tourist arrives in a new location he requires various information about the place. To fulfil his needs the required information has to be provided in accurate and timely manner. Providing it almost 24 hours a day is not an easy task. Manning such information counters two or three shifts a day is an expensive exercise.

The answer to this difficult task is found in Digital Information Kiosks. Digital Tourist Information Kiosks supply the information tourists require

1. Accurately

2. Timely

3. In a language the tourist prefer

4. In a very cost effective manner.

When coupled with the backing of the Tourism Ministry, information provided by TIK become a one came with authority and dependable without further clarification.

TIK is a touch screen based information provider. With touch of few buttons displayed in the touch screen of the kiosk a tourist can get the information he wants to almost any tourism related questions. No computer literacy is required to do it.

In the “Sri Lanka General” section information will be available on flight schedules, train time tables, currency exchange rates, international time zones, current weather and forecasts, emergency numbers, contact info of foreign missions and airlines etc. In difference to other media, the TIK will display the info in real time.

For an example it will show not only the published flight schedule but also the current flight schedule what is on display at the airport.

Kompass unveils new corporate identity

Kompass, a global leader in the B to B information with a database of 2.3 million companies covering all continents, unveils a new corporate identity to continue with its leading position as a provider of appropriate and accurate business information.

In today’s global economic context, online directories provide the best ROI for the advertisers

A new look at kompass.com web site with a brand new search engine is to be released soon, would enable companies to have dynamic advertising campaigns on the net boosting their positioning and improving business visibility. This search engine is to provide more relevant and precise results for the information seekers.

Ever since the World War II, Kompass is unshaken amid the recessions and even strongly serving the shattered economies of present day. The second quarter of 2009 has recorded 27 percent more visits than Q2, 2008, clearly demonstrating the growth of internet based advertising especially on kompass.com.

“In today’s global economic context, online directories provide the best ROI for the advertisers, and it is a living reality with the legendary Kompass,” said Kompass Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. Joint Managing Director Sumithra Wijesinghe. He said “Our objective is to be the best worldwide B2B marketing platform and help businessmen have healthy business relationships via our services, set benchmarks for responsiveness, speed, and accuracy.”

To reach this objective, kompass.com is deemed to deliver enhanced services than before with its added advertisements, ease of access to the worldwide database, and optimization of supply chain interaction with customers. The new feature CONTACT+ that will be embedded with the search engine will find future suppliers fast as the local counterpart Kompass Sri Lanka itself will source the business information for the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. The already present RFQ system (request for quotation) is a real breakthrough for the buyers and sellers; its number of visits and pages surfed are increasing in greater proportions.

All these services are virtually simple, accurate, and free on kompass.com. With cost effective ways and affordable rates that no other provider could match, Kompass facilitates the Sri Lankan small, medium and large scaled businesses to expose their products and services.

Environment and Natural Resources Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka plants the first of 1,500 trees at the inauguration of the ‘Go Green’ tree planting program. Lanka IOC Managing Director K.R. Suresh Kumar (Third from right) is also in the picture.

Lanka IOC initiative:

‘Go Green’ tree planting project

About 1500 shade trees are to be planted over the next three months and an equal number of school children enlisted for their care, in a holistic new community initiative launched in Sri Lanka by Lanka IOC PLC, the Indo-Lanka petroleum and lubricants giant.

Conducted in collaboration with the Environment and Natural Resources Ministry and the Department of Forests, the program will involve selected schools and children from low income families, who will be paid a stipend in return for watering and nurturing the saplings till they are fully grown.

Lanka IOC will fund the project and distribute the saplings provided by the Forests Department on a ratio of ten trees for every one of the company’s 150 petrol and diesel retail outlets in Sri Lanka. The project was formally inaugurated at Hemamali Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 10.

LG eco-friendly air-conditioners from Abans

LG Electronics with their innovative technology has developed a low wattage air-conditioner in their Health + Series that has the lowest power consumption in the market. Now you can enjoy cool and pleasant air-conditioning without worrying about high electricity bills.

LG’s new low watt air-conditioner consumes only 720 watts compared to 900 watts consumed by other air-conditioners. You will realize how low this is if you compare it to a food mixer/grinder that consumes 730 watts, bread toaster that consumes 850 watts, and an electric iron that consumes 1,650 watts. The energy efficiency ratio (E.E.R) of LG’s low watt air- conditioner is 12.5 in BTU.

The Low wattage in LG’s air-conditioners is combined with LG’s Health + Series which is the perfect healthcare solution. It provides the perfect choice for health and comfort with a highly efficient filtration system that protects your health and gives maximum cooling comfort.

LG’s Health + Air-conditioners also have a special Plasma Filter that sterilizes in-take air and creates a clean and pure indoor environment. LG Health Plus’ BAF Certified Allergy Care Filter decomposes allergen protons and provides clean air.

It also has a N1H1 protective filtering system.

Elegance 2010 spices the world of fashion

Project of HOSTinc Sri Lanka:

Elegance 2010 - a project of HOSTinc Sri Lanka, is geared to add new panache to the fashion industry in a hip and colourful fashion show that will bring together designers and buyers in one location, in Colombo in April 2010.

The event will be in two sections: A fashion show will first take place with its exiting catwalks and glamorous designs showcased. The second part will take place during cocktails.

A mini exhibition area will be created for all designers to interact with the audience and potential buyers, thus creating a forum to discuss future opportunities.

Items will be available for immediate purchase, but will also be available online on a brand new web portal that is to be launched at the event.

Elegance 2010 will focus on up-and-coming and established designers from Sri Lanka and Gujarat, India.

The only guideline given to the designers is to make sure that the presented collections are solely made of pret-a-porter items. Among the talents would be Swanee, Kanchana Talpawila, Manoshi Widanage with her label Kanilta, and Tarique Mansuri with his label Prema Fashion.

The organizers will also unveil an exquisite jewellery collection at the Elegance 2010 forum that promises to offer a memorable experience to established and emerging designers, the garment fraternity and fashion enthusiasts alike.