In the morning of today (20), an awareness of the officers related to the innovation program implemented with the aim of empowering rural entrepreneurs across the island under the leadership of the State Ministry of Technology and the presentation of certificates to the officers who have successfully completed the training program for agricultural officers as GMP inspectors. Under the chairmanship of the Minister of State for Technology Mr. Kanaka Herath took place in the auditorium of the District Secretariat.
A capacity development program was held today (16) at the District Secretariat Auditorium for the Development Officers who carry out duties related to the domains of Mawanella, Rambukkana, Galigamuwa, Kegalle Aranayaka Divisional Secretariat Divisions.
The inauguration ceremony of the project launched by the Skill Development Division of the Kegalle District Secretariat to start an electrician training course for the future development of the Sinhala and Tamil children who have left school and live under low infrastructure, residing in Kekalapana village under the domain of Uduwa Village Officer, a difficult divisional secretariat division of Kegalle District, was held recently at Bulathkohupitiya. Divisional Secretary H. D. S. N. Hettige, Assistant Regional Secretary Sitara V. Wickramaratne and Kegalle Assistant District Secretary Malsha L. Priyadarshini at the new Dharamshala of Kekalapana Viharaya near Kekalapana Maha Vidyalaya.
According to the instructions given by the Honorable Buddha Sasana, the Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, to name the cultural centers operating all over the island under the Ministry of Religious and Cultural Affairs, after an outstanding artist who lived and is still living in the area where the cultural center operates. Under the first phase, the island's first cultural center was named after Mr. 'Veteran Rangadara Suminda Sirisena', who rendered incomparable service to the Kegalle area as well as the Sri Lankan art scene.
On the occasion of the month of Vesak, in connection with the cultural program 'Dolosmahe Pahana' implemented by the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Vesak decoration and gokkola design program using natural materials centered on the art centers, rural societies and beauty children's societies of Buluruppa Grama Niladhari domain - 2024 today (2024.05.10) held at the Tibbattumunuwa Sri Sudarshanarama Temple.
The Kegalle District Coordination Committee met today (02) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
By providing the necessary technical support for the business products of the rural entrepreneurial community, by building the environment necessary to produce quality products, by providing a market for the relevant products and thereby building the daily life of the entrepreneurs and providing the necessary support until a group of successful entrepreneurs is born, the objective of training the village officials as GMP inspectors. A program was held today (02) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
In relation to the scope of the Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the said ministry had decided to hold a meeting of the Honorable Lords of the Kegalle Shasanashaka Force and all officers engaged in field duties on 04.27.2024. It was also further informed that all honorable ministers, honorable councilors and divisional secretaries representing Kegalle district should be informed in this regard. First of all, Minister Vidura Wickramanayake observed the Kegalle Cultural Center and discussed with its officials and related parties. Kegalle district secretary J. M. R. P. Jayasinghe, Additional District Secretary K. P. S. Nishantha, Kegalle Divisional Secretary Priyangani Pethangoda, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Taraka Balasuriya, Kegalle District Member of Parliament, District Coordination Committee Co-Chairperson Rajika Wickramasinghe and other officials and related parties of the Kegalle Cultural Center participated.
A survey-related training program led by the Provincial Land Commissioner's Department was held recently (26) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
According to the discussion held at the Ministry of Plantation under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture and Plantation, adding a national auspicious of planting saplings to the auspicious seat of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in the year 2020 and implementing the program started under the name "A plant for auspiciousness - auspicious for the country" in the year 2024 and taking the program forward, the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries has decided to plant an annual plant that bears fruit at the same time in all institutions' premises on 18.04.2024 at 10.16 am for the National Planting Day.
A meeting to review the progress of the social service officers performing their duties in the district was recently held at the district secretariat auditorium.
The Kegalle district program of the nation wide program to train trainers for surveying new applications was held today (9) at the district secretary's office.
Organized by the Small Business Development Division, the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the District Secretariat, "Kegalu Enterprise" - 2024, shaped by the creativity of Kegalle District entrepreneurs, was inaugurated this morning by Additional District Secretary (Lands) Mr. Dilip Nishantha at the Kegalle Municipal Council Hall.
With the aim of improving the economic status of the Lower Lenagala community, a permanent building was prepared and opened for the weekly market, which will be maintained for two years, by the contribution of the members of the association.
A progress review meeting of the Kegalle District Culture Section was held today (28) in the morning under the chairmanship of Additional District Secretary (Administration) K.G.H Nishantha.
An awareness program was held today (27) in the morning at the District Secretariat Auditorium with the aim of providing advice to government officials to provide good public service and live their personal lives successfully at a time when psychological counseling is very important for a healthy life.
The District Safe Migration Forum organized by the Foreign Employment Division on the Project of Empowering Civil Organizations Against Human Trafficking was held yesterday (21) at the Kegalle District Secretariat Auditorium under the chairmanship of Additional District Secretary Dilip Nishantha representing the Kegalle District Secretary.
The District Non-Government Coordinating Committee for the first quarter of this year met today (22) in the morning.
The Kegalle District Disabled People's National Apprenticeship Indoor Sports Tournament organized for the sixth time by the Department of Social Services and the District Secretariat was held yesterday (19) throughout the day at the Kegalle Public Stadium.
The launch of the debut book "Natanna Asa Kakkutu Patiya" by Mrs. Amali Wijewardena, Development Officer of the Productivity Division of the District Secretariat, was done today (18) in the morning at Didula Pre-School affiliated to the District Secretariat.
A Kegalle district session was held recently (14) at the District Secretariat Auditorium to inform about the guidelines regarding road permission required for power lines, cutting down trees or branches and determining and paying compensation.
The Kegalle District Coordinating Committee, which examines the development programs of the district, was held today (13) in the morning at the District Secretariat.
An interview to create employment opportunities for the unemployed youth of the district organized by the District Employment Center was organized today (12) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
An International Women's Day celebration was held yesterday morning (07) at the Kegalle Municipal Council Hall, which was jointly implemented by the Chief Ministry, the District women Affairs Division and the Indira Cancer Trust under the women development programs of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council.
In order to identify practical strategies for an efficient public service by reducing public complaints, the Road Map For Better Service Delivery program implemented with the contribution and support of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Transparency International Sri Lanka was held yesterday (06) at the District Secretariat Auditorium in Kegalle District.
The District Child and Women Development Committee was held yesterday (05) under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe at the District Secretariat premises.
The first presentation of the lyrical entertainment program "Sandiya Nimnaya", which is a poetical meditation, was held yesterday (05) afternoon at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Provincial Sports Department, Kegalle Volleyball Association and Suhada Mithuru Parasada organized the Kegalle Volleyball Festival among the state institutions. The volleyball finals were held today (01) at the Kegalle Indoor Stadium. The specialty of this tournament was that this was the first volleyball tournament held at the Kegalle Indoor Stadium.
A meeting of the District Council of Persons with Disabilities and a meeting of social service officers was held yesterday (28) at the Kegalle District Secretariat under the chairmanship of Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary.
The Kegalle District "Garu Saru" and SMART Youth Club introduction program was successfully concluded on the last 23rd and 24th days at the Kegalle Independence Avenue under the leadership of the Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara.
In conjunction with the Jayagamu Sri Lanka People's Mobile Service, many programs were held at Kegalle freeway on the last 23 and 24 days.
The inauguration of the "Jayagamu Sri Lanka" People's Mobile Service Program started yesterday morning (23) under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara at the Kegalle Freeway.
The certificate was given to the trainees who successfully completed the cosmetology training course organized by the National Enterprise Development Authority and Herbline Institute today (22) in the morning at the District Secretariat.
The official language proficiency books compiled by the official language department will be distributed to the identified schools through the education zone offices of the district as per the instructions of Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, Kegalle district secretary. Accordingly, the books were distributed to the identified schools at the Kegalle Education Zone Office level today (21) in the morning. The books were presented to the Deputy Education Director of the Development Division of the Kegalle Education Zone Office by Mrs. Indika Weerawardena, the District Coordinator of the Language Section of the District Secretariat.
The District Secretariat and the National Enterprise Development Authority jointly organized a program to raise awareness among entrepreneurs involved in the batik industry today (20) in the District Secretariat Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Secretary/District Governor Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
In conjunction with the 76th Independence Day, a monetary donation program organized by the District Elders' Board was held recently (16) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
The annual variety concert of the year 2023 of "Didula" pre-school, which is affiliated to the Good Factors Association of the District Secretariat, was held yesterday (14) afternoon at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
The Kegalle District Coordinating Committee, which examines the district's development programs including the Decentralized Program for 2024 and the Mountain Decade Program, was held today (14) in the morning at the District Secretariat.
The new Agrahara office in Kegalle district was opened by the Minister of Plantation Enterprise Reform and Minister of State for Finance Mr. Ranjith Siambalapitiya this morning (12th) near the welfare canteen in Kegalle Kachcheriya Precinct.
For the 2023 inter-state officials creation competition, the drama group of the district secretary's office presented "Kale Kathawak" drama scripts, winning the second place among the best drama scripts out of 900 and winning many awards and certificates. A special meeting to evaluate the winning drama group was held yesterday (07) afternoon at the district secretariat office auditorium with the participation of the district president/district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, additional district secretaries and staff officers and staff.
The Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment has organized a series of mobile service programs at the district level to raise the domestic production and thereby boost the country's economy by maintaining industrial peace in the country and creating an investment-friendly environment. Awareness about the Kegalle district program was held recently (06) in the afternoon at the district secretariat office auditorium.
Yesterday (07) a certificate presentation ceremony was held for 46 children who studied the International Culinary Course under the leadership of District Secretary Ranjana Jayasinghe at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Distributing language books to libraries in accordance with an action plan of the National Language Division of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government with the aim of developing the knowledge and skills of various languages and official languages and creating a culture of reading books in the society by creating mutual understanding among individuals.
It is very important to provide training aimed at foreign employment and mastering a foreign language in a recognized institution, which are considered the basic requirements for going abroad. Also, the objectives of certifying and directing trainees to jobs, directing trained youths to new training programs, providing guidance for foreign jobs and supporting the initiation of projects among the people are also extremely important and aiming at them, to informed the regional secretaries of the district, awareness meeting was held yesterday (06) in the morning at the district secretariat office auditorium.
The District Agriculture Committee, which examines the progress of many sectors related to the agricultural sector including Agricultural Services, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Agricultural Insurance Boards, Plantation Trust, Small Tea Estates, Rubber, Tea Development, Samurdhi Departments, met today (06) in the morning at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
A job placement program organized for DSI by the Employment Promotion Division of the Kegalle District Secretariat was held on (02) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor Deputy Office was opened at Rathambalawatta Kegalle (02) by Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor General Counsel Mr. Navin Dissanayake.
In conjunction with the 76th Independence Day commemoration, under the National Plantation Program of planting 10 lakh medicinal plants. With the support of community health medical officers of Ayurveda Conservation Council, a medicinal plant planting program was carried out today (02) in the participation of District Secretary/District Governor Ranjana Jayasinghe at Kegalle Tourist Bungalow Premises.
A briefing was held today (01) at the Kegalle Slick Hotel to make the existing buildings and newly constructed buildings accessible to the disabled due to the difficulties that have arisen in accessing public buildings in fulfilling the service needs of people with disabilities.
The interview for the recruitment of youth for various job vacancies in DSI will be held on 02.02.2024 at the A meeting hall of the District Secretariat. It will be held from 9.00 AM
A training program on organizing and empowering migrant labor unions in Kegalle district with the financial support of voice of migration (VOM) organization organized by the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment was held today (31) at the district secretariat auditorium.
A discussion on the programs to be conducted quarterly by the District and Divisional Cultural Power Boards as well as the upcoming programs of the new year was held recently (26) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
A Taipongal day celebration which includes the essence and rituals of Thai Pongal festival of Hindu devotees was organized in the morning of today (24) at the district secretariat office premises.
The All-Ceylon and District Dhamma School Student Competency Evaluation Certificate Ceremony for the year 2023 was held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Kegalle Municipal Council Hall.
The celebration of Thai Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Hindu devotees, was held in Ambanpitiya Sri Muthumari Amman Temple in a grand manner today (18) morning. Taipongal Magalya is celebrated to thank the Sun God for giving more harvest and today's festival held in the Kovil premises consisted of various cultural elements.
The recruitment of new children for the year 2024 and the start of pre-school in the new year at the "Didula" Early Childhood Development Center, which is affiliated to the Welfare Association, was recently headed by Assistant District Secretary Mrs. Malsha L Priyadarshani.
With the aim of encouraging active participation under the Food Security and Livelihood Development Provision Emergency Assistance Program, three major programs have been planned to be implemented for the disabled in Kegalle district with the support of the Department of Social Services and the Asian Development Bank, and the second program was implemented today. Accordingly, a training on vegetable and fruit dehydration was held today (09) at the District Secretariat Auditorium for thirty people who were currently engaged in business or expected to start a business, selected from among the disabled community in Galigamuwa, Mawanella, Kegalle, Aranayaka, Warakapola, Rambukkana.
A capacity development training program was held today (08) at the District Secretariat Auditorium for field officers engaged in related subjects with the aim of identifying new entrepreneurs in the district and further expanding the encouragement of existing entrepreneurs.
The first district coordination committee of the year 2024 met today (05) in the morning at the district secretariat office auditorium.
Organized by the District Consumer Authority, a special program to inform the heads of public institutions in the Kegalle district was held recently under the chairmanship of the District Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
The distribution of pension books to those who have contributed to the pension system of the Sri Lanka Social Security Sector implemented under the Ministry of Children Affairs and Social Empowerment was done today (01) under the chairmanship of Kegalle District Secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
The duties of the new year 2024 that has dawned were started today (01) in the morning at the district secretary's office at the auspicious moment amid Seth Pirith chanting.
Today (28) awards and certificates were awarded to the artisans engaged in the textile industry in Sabaragamuwa Province who won the handloom textile competition "Weaman Dethata Abhiman - 2023" held in conjunction with the Handloom Textile Industry Exhibition and Tournament held annually by the Textile Industry Department was held in the morning at Kegalle Post Auditorium.
An awareness program for entrepreneurs scattered throughout Kegalle district was held today (28) under the chairmanship of the district secretary/district governor Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe at the district secretary's office.
In conjunction with the World Children's Day, the award ceremony of medals, prizes and certificates for the winners of the Kegalle District winners of the All-Ceylon "Thought Paintings" competition held by the National Child Protection Authority in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 with the theme of child rights and child protection was held yesterday (27) in the morning district secretariat auditorium.
Checks were distributed to twenty-six Ahadiya Dhamma schools recently (19) at the district secretary's office. Simultaneously, Dhamma school books were also distributed.
Organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Small Business Development Division and the District Secretary's Office, the "Kegalu Enterprise" - 2023 Market and Market Exhibition, shaped by the creativity of enthusiastic entrepreneurs, was held today ((27)) at the Kegalle Municipal Council Hall by the Governor/District Secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe opened.
A Christmas carol concert was organized yesterday (21) afternoon at the office premises with the participation of all the staff of the District Secretariat for the cold Christmas day that spreads love and mercy.
The small business development section of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, which was a special milestone in the search for future entrepreneurs, presented the prize ceremony and art exhibition of the winners of the Golden Idea art and essay competition in Kegalu district today (21) afternoon at the additional premises of the district secretariat, held under the patronage of additional district secretary Mr. K.G.S. Nishantha.
The children's art exhibition and special Christmas celebration of the "Didula" Early Childhood Development Center, which is affiliated to the Welfare Association of the District Secretariat, was held today (21) at the Didula pre-school premises.
A meeting was held yesterday (20) at the District Secretariat Auditorium to get the ideas and suggestions of the entrepreneurs who are making export oriented products and import substitute products in Kegalle district to raise the standard and quality of those products.
The Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs and the District Secretariat jointly organized a training program for Hindu Dhamma school teachers yesterday (17) at Sri Vishuddharama Conference Hall in Karavanella.
With the aim of increasing the movie enjoyment of the officers of the office, a movie screening was shown recently (14) in the auditorium of the District Secretariat.
Certificates were awarded to officers who completed the 10-day promotion to the first grade of management assistant service yesterday (15) at the district secretariat auditorium.
The beauty tour "Senehase Kadella" organized by Derana 24 Hour Television Channel and Lea Beauty Company along with expert lyricist and lyric critic Dhammika Bandayan was held yesterday (15) for two hours at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, Kegalle District Secretariat, Kegalle Police, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Ministry of Sports, Provincial Sports Development Department, Kegalle Cooperative Assistant Commissioner's Office, Kegalle Assistant Local Government Commissioner's Office, Kegalle Volleyball Association and Suhada Mithuru Samsada jointly organize the Kegalle Volleyball Festival - 2023, started today (15) at Kegalle Police Stadium with the dedication of Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary.
The District Child Development Committee, which examines the progress of the district in relation to child protection and child development, met today (14) in the morning under the chairmanship of District Secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe at the secretariat auditorium.
The Kegalle District Disability Day celebration, which was organized for the first time on the occasion of the International Day of Disability on December 03, was held yesterday (07) morning at the Kegalle Municipal Council Hall.
The meeting of the divisional secretaries of Kegalle district was held yesterday (05) at the district secretary's office under the chairmanship of the district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
The last district audit management committee of this year met yesterday (05) at the district secretariat auditorium under the chairmanship of the district president/district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
The Kegalle District inauguration of the Student Ambassador National Training Program on Child Safety for Senior School Leaders jointly implemented by the National Child Protection Authority and the Ministry of Education was held yesterday (01) at the St. Joseph Girls' College Auditorium.
The election of the district elders was held today (30) at the district secretary's office under the chairmanship of Mr. K.G.S.Nishantha, Additional District Secretary (Administration).
A program to provide hearing aids to low-income adults over 60 years of age in Kegalle district was held yesterday (28) throughout the day at the district secretariat on the provisions of the National Elderly General Secretariat.
An Ayurvedic medical clinic organized by the Safe Circle of the District Secretariat was held today (28) at the District Secretariat Auditorium.
Under the second phase of the export-oriented aquatic plant supply promotion program implemented by the export development officers of Kegalle district, a distribution of seedlings took place recently (24) under the patronage of Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, Kegalle District Secretary.
As the second phase of the day center related motivation, digital literacy, yoga exercise and job creation program by the National Elderly General Secretariat and the District Elderly Promotion Division, many programs are organized for hundreds of elderly at the elderly day centers located throughout the Kegalle district on the 22nd and 23rd held in the Office Auditorium.
A Kegalle District Progress Review Meeting was held yesterday (22) at the District Secretariat Auditorium of the District Digital Transformation Committee which has been established at the district level with the aim of strengthening the public sector through digitization in order to create a digital economy in the country by the year 2030.
Mr. K. G. S. Nishantha took over the post of Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Administration) today (23).
In conjunction with the celebration of World Mental Health Day 2023, the Kegalle District Psychological Counseling Program was held yesterday (21) at Mawanella Ilma Festival Hall under the leadership of Mrs. Dinisha S Ratnayake, Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Administration).
Due to the bad weather conditions these days, a discussion on the disaster situation in the Kegalle district, the problems and the necessary solutions and plans was held today (21) in the morning at the district secretariat under the chairmanship of the Kegalle district coordination committee chairperson Mrs. Rajika Wickramasinghe and the district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
A program aimed at increasing the financial literacy of small and medium entrepreneurs was held today (20) at the Kegalle District Secretariat.
From Matara Akurassa main bus stand to Jaffna Mr. S. Balakumara, a marathon runner who lives in Paraduwa Akuressa will start the 54th day, from Wevaladenia Viharaya this morning (20) with the aim of setting a world record by walking 3089 KM.
An event program was recently held at the District Secretariat where the capabilities of the government officials who completed the 150 hour official language proficiency course were presented.
An awareness about the concepts of relaxation and theater therapy was held yesterday (15) afternoon in the district secretariat office auditorium to help the officers of the district secretariat to live their duties and personal life in a balanced way.
The Sri Lanka Tourism and Hotel Management Institute, which is under the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, conducted a program of giving confirmation letters to Kegalle district students who studied short-term hospitality training programs in the hotel sector covering all 25 districts today (16) at the district secretariat auditorium.
The District Agriculture, Environment and Land Use Committees met in the district secretariat auditorium today (14) under the chairmanship of the district secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe.
"Diviyata Saviya" Thunkorala Job Center and Vocational Training Workshop, which aims to provide various vocational training and employment opportunities to many young people, was held yesterday (11) at the Yatianthota Divisional Secretariat premises.

















