http://iti.lk Sri Lanka's Pioneer Scientific R&D Organization Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:39:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For details Brochure (100K .pdf) Program (53K .doc) Registration Form (31K .doc) http://iti.lk/2010/03/03/workshop-on-moving-towards-digital-libraries-organised-by-information-services-center-24th-march-2010/ EEPEX stands for Enhancing Environmental Performance in Key Sri Lankan Export Sectors Download Monthly Switch, the e -Newletter of EEPEx Project http://iti.lk/2010/02/24/eepex-project-news-letter-vol-1-no-2/ The scientists, from the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) of Sri Lanka, Colombo, studied 23 traditional rice varieties and found that bran — the outer covering of brown rice grains — contains chemicals that inhibit the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of complex sugars into glucose, and thus reducing the amount ... http://iti.lk/2009/12/22/iti-reseachers-on-how-brown-rice-could-aid-diabetes-control/ EEPEX stands for Enhancing Environmental Performance in Key Sri Lankan Export Sectors Download Monthly Switch, the e -Newletter of EEPEx Project Target sectors Clay (ceramics, tile, porcelain) Rubber and plastic Leather and footwear Coconut (charcoal, dc, coir & value added) Tourism (hotels and tour operators) and Supporting industries (including auto service ... http://iti.lk/2009/11/16/eepex-enhancing-environmental-performance-in-key-export-sectors/ Dunkannawa The Pilot Facility for Efficient Coir Processing and Quality Control is an outcome of a joint proposal submitted to the Common Fund for Commodities by the Coir Council International and the Coconut Development Authority in 2003. The project focused on establishment of a small capacity test/ demonstration coir mill aimed ... http://iti.lk/2009/11/15/pilot-facility-for-efficient-coir-processing-and-quality-control/ A new fiber optics network was commissioned at ITI, facilitating next generation technology applications at the Institute. Together with this enhancement a new SLT E-1 Link was also installed to provide efficient voice communications links both to the outside world and within the institute . These measures will ... http://iti.lk/2009/11/15/upgrade-of-ict-infrastructure-at-iti-affords-greater-accessibility/ Bamboo shoots , a delicacy with high export potential - ITI to support with production and processing facility More. Download the PDF (50KBs) http://iti.lk/2009/11/15/edible-bamboo-shoot-processing-plant/ Certificate Course on Herbal Drug Standardization Techniques & Registration Form - 19th, 20th & 23rd November 2009 at ITI - Details and Registration Form. Download the PDF (89KBs) – need to download http://iti.lk/2009/11/15/certificate-course-on-herbal-drug-standardization-techniques/ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE 363, BAUDDHALOKA MAWATHA, COLOMBO 7. The Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) is a Statutory Board functioning within the purview of the Ministry of Science & Technology is a Multidisciplinary Research Institute in Sri Lanka dedicated to the promotion of industrial development through R & D, ... http://iti.lk/2009/11/08/employment-opportunities-senior-research-officer/ Date: 24th – 25th September 2009 Venue : Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. This seminar is to disseminate the results of the project “Pilot Facility for Efficient Coir Processing and Quality Control Project” funded by the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Coconut Development Authority, Coconut ... http://iti.lk/2009/08/12/seminar-on-coir-fibre-processing-quality-control/