A student from Hapugala National School Rusiru Prabath was the winner of the gold medal for innovations at a national competition held recently. He produced an improved automatic tap which helps to disinfect and dry your hands. The tap is currently used at the dental faculty of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital and the University of Matara which was established in 2014 under the University of Vocational Technology. (Sirangika Lokukarawita)