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The Dangerous Drugs Control Board, the Kegalle District Secretariat and the Police Superintendent's Office jointly organized a series of programs covering the Kegalle districts yesterday (26) in conjunction with this year's International Anti-Drug Day under the theme "Let's be strong for prevention regardless of people's differences".
The Kegalu Enterprise - 2023 sales exhibition and buyers' meeting, shaped by the creativity of enthusiastic entrepreneurs, started today (26) under the chairmanship of Mr. Dilip Nishantha, Additional District Secretary (Lands).
The District Children and Women Committee, which is looking into the programs implemented for the welfare and safety of children and women in the district for the second quarter of this year, met today (23) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
A discussion about upcoming programs to be implemented this year under the Dolosmahe Pahana program series of the district culture department was held yesterday (22) afternoon by the district cultural authority boards and the district poetry society sub-committees under the chairmanship of the district president/district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
In conjunction with the International Anti-Drug Day on June 26, the Dangerous Drugs Control Board, the Kegalle District Secretariat and the Police Superintendent's Office will jointly organize the following programs covering the Kegalle district.
"Aswasuma" welfare beneficiary list has been displayed in all divisional secretariat offices and village official offices.
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A three-day training program for the capacity building of government officials and facilitation of corporate language planning regarding the implementation of the official language policy was started today (21) under the chairmanship of the District Governor / District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
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A workshop for the members of the District Digital Transformation Committee was held today (19) under the chairmanship of the Minister of State for Technology Mr. Kanaka Herath at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
An online program was held today (15) morning in conjunction with the universal classic cinema vision and discourse on popularizing cultural harmony organized by the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reform.
The "Damsarani" Poson Zone was opened yesterday (03) under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
The Fried Rice Dansala, which was organized for the first time by all the staff of the District Secretariat, was successfully held in front of the Kegalle District Office today (03).
On the occasion of Pozon Pohya, the district secretary's office had organized a series of programs today (02) to develop the joy of Buddhalambhana with devotion. Accordingly, the "Poson Bathi Gee Saraniaya" organized by the District Culture Division was successfully held at the District Secretariat office premises with the participation of officers from all departments of the office.
The foundation stone for the first early childhood development center in Kegalle district of the "Piyawara" early childhood development center construction project, which is implemented to cover the whole island under the auspices of Hemas Outreach Foundation and as per the advice of its executive director Mrs. Shiromi Maskorala, was laid today (01) in the morning at the auspicious moment of 10.29, it was done under the patronage of Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe, District Governor/District Secretary.
A National Environment Week has been designated from May 30 to June 5 for World Environment Day, which falls on June 5.
A meeting was held yesterday (31) at the District Secretariat Auditorium under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe to inquire about the possibility of giving access to the "New Village - New Country" national integration program under the various subjects of the field officers working under various ministries and departments.
The establishment of the district forum with the objective of eliminating human trafficking was done in the morning today (31) under the chairmanship of Mr. Gamalathge Dilip Nishantha, Additional District Secretary (Lands and Development).
The International Anti-Tobacco and Anti-Drug Flags Program will be implemented from May 31 to June 14 by the Social Development Division of the Prosperity Development Department of the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs and Social Empowerment.
A review of the current situation of the dengue control process in the district was held today (31) under the chairmanship of the District Coordination Committee Chairperson, Member of Parliament Mrs. Rajika Wickramasinghe at the District Secretariat meeting hall.
A program to inform Census Commissioners and Deputy Census Commissioners regarding Population and Housing Census-2024 (Listing Phase) was held today (30) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
The Kegalle District Audit and Management Committee meeting was chaired by the District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe today (30) in the morning at the Kegalle District Secretariat Auditorium.
The product exhibition and market consisting of many value added products including spices related products, dehydrated food and fruit related products, milk related products, was started yesterday (26) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe at the Kegalle City Hall.
A progress review meeting of the Kegalle District Culture Department was held today (25) in the morning.
A discussion between the government and private institutions on the Vocational Training Hands-On Program was held yesterday (24) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Standards under the chairmanship of Mr. Kanaka Herath, Acting Minister of Technology.
The Kegalle District Customer Service Division states that 420 raids have been conducted against traders who sold goods illegally from January to April 2023 and they have been brought to court.
President Ranil Wickramasinghe commissioned the 'Asupini Ella Water Scheme' in Kegalle Aranayaka yesterday (20) afternoon.
The Kegalle District Coordinating Committee meeting was chaired by the Kegalle District Political Authority and attended by government officials this morning (19).
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A meeting to review the progress of the activities of the non-governmental organizations operating in the Kegalle district in the year 2022 and 2023 so far was held today (17) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
Ten beneficiaries enrolled in the Social Security Pension Scheme were awarded pensions under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Commissioner/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe this morning (17).
In the Kagalle District Industry Committee, an Industry Steering Committee has been established as a concept of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
With the aim of increasing the employability of the unemployed youth in Kegalle district, the "Kegallu Abhiman-2023" vocational training program with local and foreign job market is organized to be conducted at the Kegalle Girls' College on July 8th with the participation of all government ministries and departments.
With the aim of raising awareness about the self-employment training needs of the disabled, Diriya Shakti - Swashaktiya District Power Board met today (09) in the morning at the Kegalle District Secretariat.
Giving priority to food security in the district, the District Agriculture Committee and the Environment Committee met today (09) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
On the occasion of the National Vesak Week, the Sumadhura Poetical Dharma Lecture organized by the Buddhist Affairs Section of the District Secretariat was held today (04) in the morning at the District Secretariat.
This year, for the Vesak week, which is being implemented in conjunction with the state Vesak festival, an awareness program on drug prevention under the theme of 'a healthy life nourished by Buddhism', organized by the National Board for the Control of Dangerous Drugs, was successfully attended by about 250 children of Deraniyagala Sirisaman National School.
A training program on jackfruit products organized by the District Employment Promotion Division for a healthy life was successfully held today (03) in the morning at the District Secretariat office premises.
The National Vesak week started today in conjunction with the Rajya Vesak festival of Sri Sambuddha year 2567 and in connection with it, the District Secretariat has planned to implement many programs giving priority to Amisa and policy offerings.
For the first time in Kegalle District, covering all 11 Divisional Secretariat Divisions, the "Detuwara Abhiman" District Elderly Year Festival was held at the Kegalle Police Stadium throughout the day on April 28 with the participation of the members of the regional and district elders' councils.
A training program on financial literacy and skill credit was held today (27) at the district secretariat auditorium under the chairmanship of Additional District Secretary (Lands and Development) Mr. Gamalatge Dilip Nishantha.
As a solution to the lack of an up-to-date data system, which is the main problem of the program to ensure national food security, the FoofGate mobile phone APP was jointly created by Microsoft, Orel (IT) Company, Information Technology Institute, and Ceylon Electricity Company with the intervention of the Food Safety Division of the Presidential Secretariat. A meeting to inform officers about the application was held today (27) in the auditorium of the district secretariat.
The "Suryangjali" Bakmah Festival which was organized by Sadesa Circle of the District Culture Department and all other quality circles and organized by the Sadesa Circle of the District Culture Department to promote the mental health of the officers of the District Secretariat, ended in a grand manner yesterday (20) at the Kegalle Police Ground.
With the aim of setting up a joint coordination mechanism for the promotion of industries in Kegalle district, the establishment of the District Industry Coordination Committee was done today (21) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe at the District Secretariat.
Yesterday afternoon was a beautiful evening for the officers of the District Secretariat. Like so many stars that appeared on the stage, the office workers filled the audience's hearts with their melodious dance, the sweetest song, and the eye-catching dance.
Addressing his staff who came for duty after the Sinhala Tamil New Year's Eve, Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe added greetings to the New Year today (17).
The awarding of certificates to the trainees trained by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Youth Service Council and Kegalle Nisco Vocational Training Center was held today (11) in the morning under the chairmanship of the District Governor / District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
A special district coordination committee meeting to discuss the final report of the delimitation committee presented by the limited commission was held this morning (06) under the leadership of the district political authority, including the co-chairmen of the district coordination committee, Sabaragamuu Provincial Governor Mr. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and Member of Parliament Mrs. Rajika Wickramasinghe held at the District Secretariat.
The Kegalle District Shasanarakshana Balamandalaya, which examines the decisions taken and will be made for the advancement of the Buddhist order, met yesterday (04) under the chairmanship of Additional District Secretary (Administration) Mrs. Dinisha S Ratnayake at the district secretariat office in the auditorium.
The first program to inform the executive officials at the provincial level regarding the cooperation expected to be obtained under the International Monetary Fund's extended funding facility, its progress and its positive aspects, was held today (31) at the Kegalle Post Auditorium covering Sabaragamu Province headed by the Minister of State for Finance Mr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.
Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary, mentioned that the contribution provided by the Kegalle District Social Services Division is a relief for people who need assistance. He stated this while participating in a progress review meeting of the Kegalle District Social Services Department.
A program to inform government officials about stress management was held recently under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Secretary/District Governor Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.
The District Child and Women Development Committee met today (30) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
The District Women's Day celebration was held today (24) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe at the office auditorium in recognition of several successful women entrepreneurs in the Kegalle district.
According to the decision of the Kegalle District Coordinating Committee, a discussion with the participation of the relevant parties on the problems in the running of private and SLTB buses in the Kegalle District was held this morning (20) in the District Secretariat Office Auditorium under the chairmanship of the Chairperson of the District Coordinating Committee, Member of Parliament Mrs. Rajika Wickramasinghe.
The Kegalle District Coordination Committee was held in the morning today (17) under the leadership of the District Political Authority and with the participation of government officials.
A special meeting was held yesterday (15) at the District Secretariat Auditorium to review the Kegalle District Irrigation Plans related to two projects which are implemented as a long-term program of weather, flood and landslides forecasting and warning and prevention of such situations in order to deal with climate change under World Bank assistance.
Kegalle District Secretary's Kegalle District Secretary Mr. J.M.R.P. Jayasinghe presided over the annual performance of the Didula Pre-School, which is affiliated to the Kegalle District Secretariat's Welfare Association, in the morning today (16).
Mr. J.M.R.P. Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary, stated that the final result of the roles performed by all the government institutions belonging to the agricultural sector of the district should be to support the farmers of the district and uplift the lives of the people of the district. He mentioned this while participating in the Kegalle District Agriculture Committee held today (15) in the morning.
In conjunction with International Women's Day on March 08, 25 food bags worth about Rs.7000.00 were provided to 25 low-income women-headed families in Kegalle district under the auspices of the Ehaliyagoda Caritas Sethmini Institute.
A blessing Seth Kavi Sajjayana and song enjoyment program for pregnant mothers organized by the Kegalle District Culture Section was held today (09) in the morning at the District Secretariat.
Due to the fact that the community at every level has suffered a severe setback in the face of the current economic crisis, the "New Village - New Country" 2023-2025 National Development Program started today in all the districts of the island with the aim of strengthening them economically and socially by creating food security for all citizens.
Mr. Gamlathge Dilip Nishantha, who was an officer with extensive experience in the administrative service, took over as the Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Lands and Development) this morning (08).
Mr. Gamlathge Dilip Nishantha, who was an officer with extensive experience in the administrative service, took over as the Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Lands and Development) this morning (08).
The "Enterprise-2023" educational and trade fair organized by the Small Business Development Division is scheduled to be held on March 31, 01, 02 at the Bandaranaike Conference Hall.
An awareness program about GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certification was held today (03) at the District Secretariat Auditorium under the resourcefulness of the Sri Lanka Standards Institute.
Mrs Dinisha S Rathnayake, a first grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, took charge as the new Additional District Secretary (Administration) Kegalle.
The Kegalle District Audit and Management Committee meeting was chaired by Mr. J.M.R.P.Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary, this morning (28) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Trilingual dictionaries and terminological software discs were distributed to 07 Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Kegalle District today (28) at the District Secretariat Auditorium with the aim of improving the language translation facilities of government institutions.
Arrangements have been made to hold the cremation ceremony of Venerable Hettimulle Siddhartha at the ancient temple premises of Rambukkana Kumbaldiwela Galgane tomorrow (23) at 3.00 pm.
The first pilot project of the mobile geriatric medical clinic operated for the benefit of the elderly community throughout the island on the provisions of the National Elderly Secretariat was successfully completed on the 19th at Deraniyagala Maliboda Mangala Junior College in Kegalle district.
Inherited in great dance traditions, Sri Lankan dance is an art brand that has left an indelible mark on our country internationally. In order to continue it further, a district youth dance association was established to cover the entire district in an era where there is an urgent need to preserve and popularize the dance traditions of the Satara Korala of Kegalle district as well as the dance traditions of Upland, Lowland and Sabaragamuwa, and its training activities began on March 04. The day will be started at the Young Buddhist Association Hall. A special meeting was held today (17) in the morning at the district secretariat office auditorium.
A program organized by the Kegalle District Employment Promotion Division (Manpower and Security Department) and the District Secretariat to employ the unemployed youth of the district was started today (15) in the morning.
The Department of Social Services and the Voice Institute have jointly conducted a census that includes the information of persons with disabilities covering the entire island. It is expected to get information for the relevant census with the help of an app available on the mobile phone.
In view of the economic crisis in the country, various programs are already underway to speed up the process of sending skilled workers abroad to generate foreign exchange.
Addressing the Kegalle District Independence Day ceremony, Mr. J.M.R.P.Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary/District Governor, stated that economic freedom is more important for enjoying real political freedom. Addressing the Independence Day celebration, the District Secretary further stated that even in the midst of the hardships of a period when the country has faced many challenges, especially economically, everyone should work with dedication for the future development of the country by representing them in various fields and then the people will have more meaningful political freedom.
J.M.R.P. Jayasinghe, the new Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary, stated in the morning today (01) that public service should be implemented in a friendly and efficient approach to the public and to win public expectations in the district. He mentioned this in the staff meeting held after assuming office as District Secretariat.
Mr. JMRP Jayasinghe, a special grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, took over as the Governor of Kegalle District this morning (01).
At a time when it is important to encourage workers for foreign jobs in order to earn foreign exchange for the national economy, the foreign employment development officers working in Kegalle district were briefed today (27) in the morning at the district secretariat auditorium regarding the legal security of the community expected to go abroad.
A two-day training program sponsored by the International Organization for Migration was successfully held at Heshani Hotel in Kegalle on the 24th and 25th with the aim of developing the capacities of the foreign employment development officers attached to the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment.
A progress review meeting of the social services department was held in the Kegalle District Secretariat auditorium today (25) in the morning.
The District Fertilizer Coordinating Committee to achieve cultivation targets in Kegalle district for the 2023 Yala season met today (24) in the morning under the chairmanship of Acting District Secretary Mrs. Charitha Illangakoon at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
A handicraft exhibition including the creations of children of the "Didula" pre-school run by the Welfare Association of the District Secretariat was held in the pre-school today (23).
The celebration of Thai Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Hindu devotees, was held in Kegalle District Secretariat this morning (17). Thai Pongal Magalya is celebrated to thank the Sun God for giving more harvest and today's event held at the district secretariat premises consisted of various cultural elements.
The distribution of checks and pension books to the beneficiaries of the pension system of the Sri Lanka Social Security Sector implemented under the Ministry of Child Affairs and Social Empowerment was done today (02) under the leadership of the two additional district secretaries of Kegalle.
Mrs. Charitha Ilangakon, Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Administration) stated that a public service that can overcome challenges should be built for the betterment of the country in a time of crisis. Also mentioned that the policies implemented by the government should be implemented with a public-friendly approach, giving priority to ensuring food safety.
Today (29) a discussion on the progress of the development programs implemented for the upliftment of the rural economic situation in Kegalle district and the future plans of the projects expected to be carried out in the coming new year was held under the chairmanship of the Provincial / District Secretary Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya in his office was held.
A Seth Pirith chanting was held today (29) in the morning of Maha Sangharatna at the Kegalle District Government tourist bungalow which was renovated with the intervention of Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya.
A meeting was held today (27) under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya to inform the officials of the government institutions and departments involved in the respective fields related to the program to empower forty one thousand entrepreneurs in the Kegalle district in the next five years.
A preliminary discussion related to the program of providing financial assistance to families with high food insecurity in the Kegalle district jointly by the World Food Program and the public sector) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya, Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary, this afternoon (20).
The Kegalle District Progress Review Meeting on Rural Economic Revitalization and Food Security Committees was held yesterday (17) at the Kegalle Town Hall under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, with the participation of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor Mr. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and Ministers of Government.
The Kegalle District Shasanarakshana Balamandalaya meeting was held yesterday (14) afternoon under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya.
By directing Sabaragamuwa Provincial Sports Development Department, Kegalle District Secretariat, Kegalle Police and organized by Rockhill Sports Club and Suhada Mithuru Sansadaya together with Day/Night Kegalle Volleyball Festival - 2022 started yesterday (14) at Kegalle Police Stadium.
An initial program was held today (14) at the Kegalle Sleek Institute to inform officials of the Kegalle district regarding the employment program for disabled people, which is jointly implemented by the Department of Social Services and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
In Kegalle district, which is a district prone to frequent disasters, the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Mahinda S. Weerasooriya, who recognized the need to update the District Disaster Management Plan prepared a few years ago, held a special meeting with the participation of officials from the relevant major government institutions today (13) in the morning at the District Secretariat Office. It was organized in the auditorium.
The Kegalle District Secretariat inter-house sports tournament came to an end today (10) after many hot matches at Kegalle Vidyalaya Sports Field.