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Jagath P Wijeweera assumes duties as the new chairman of DLB

12-February-2020

Jagath P Wijeweera assumes duties as the new chairman of DLB

Jagath P Wijeweera assumes duties as the new chairman of DLB

Mr. Jagath P Wijeweera, retired senior officer of Sri Lanka Administrative Service, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Development Lotteries Board by Hon. Minister of Finance. 

Mr. Jagath P Wijeweera, who has commenced career as an officer in SLAS, has gained wide experience serving 35 years in public service. 

During his tenure Mr. Wijeweera has served various posts in Departments and Ministries and further held the post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. 

Mr. Wijeweera, who has held the post of Director General of the Department of Customs, has made his contribution holding the post of Secretary of the Ministry of Law and Order. 

He has possessed his first Degree in Aesthetic Studies from University of Kelaniya and possessed Post Graduate  Degree in International Relations from University of Colombo. 

Mr. Wijeweera assumed duties as the new Chairman of DLB on 10.02.2020.



Historic Rs. 629.8 Million Grand Jackpot Winner Celebrated in Sri Lanka

10-April-2026

Historic Rs. 629.8 Million Grand Jackpot Winner Celebrated in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka’s history of development lotteries, marking its name in golden letters, the Kapruka lottery succeeded in producing a lucky winner of the country’s largest-ever grand jackpot prize worth Rs. 629,855,919.60 on 19.02.2026.

The event included the presentation of the c...
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Largest Lottery Prize in Sri Lanka Awarded: Rs. 629 Million Kapruka Jackpot

10-April-2026

Largest Lottery Prize in Sri Lanka Awarded: Rs. 629 Million Kapruka Jackpot

On February 19, 2026, Kapruka Lottery made history in Sri Lanka by producing the largest-ever lottery jackpot winner, awarding a massive prize of Rs. 629,855,919.60.

At this event, the cheque for this grand prize was presented to the winner. In addition, cheques were awarded to other majo...
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DLB Presents Cheques to 48 Lottery Winners – April 07th 2026

07-April-2026

DLB Presents Cheques to 48 Lottery Winners – April 07th 2026

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) awarded cheques to 48 lucky winners on 07th April 2026 at a special ceremony held under the patronage of Mr. Anura Jayaratne, General Manager of the Development Lotteries Board, with the participation of the management team.

Cheques were presented to ...
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Most probably you may have no idea.

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