MoU signed for precise Sri Lanka Standard Time

An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Government of India to introduce a system to receive and maintain the precise Sri Lanka Standard Time, based on the Standard Time Service maintained at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) of India.

According to the MoU, the Sri Lanka Government Agency designated for the above purpose, the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT), will receive from NPL through Indian Satellites, and maintain, the precise Sri Lanka Standard Time, which would be accessible by the desired local institutions, through an inexpensive Telephone-Line-based technology called ‘Teleclock’.

The service is a gift from the Indian Government and the MoU was signed by Science and Technology Minister Secretary M.B.A. Ekanayake and High Commissioner of India, Ashok K Kantha at the Office of the Minister of Science and Technology.

The event was attended by Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) Chairman Prof. K.K.Y.W. Perera; ACCIMT Director and Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Sanath Panawennage; High Commission of India, Colombo, Counsellor (Economic and Commercial), Santosh Jha and Science and Technology Ministry Secretary, M.B.A. Ekanayake.