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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.



DLB presents cheques to 53 lottery Winners - 19th December 2025

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DLB presents cheques to 53 lottery Winners - 19th December 2025

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) awarded prize cheques to 53 lucky winners at a special ceremony held on 19th December 2025. The event was conducted under the patronage of Mr. Anura Jayaratne, General Manager of the Development Lotteries Board, with the participa...
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DLB Presents Cheques to 32 Lottery Winners – November 13, 2025

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DLB Presents Cheques to 32 Lottery Winners – November 13, 2025

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) awarded cheques to 32 lucky winners on 13th November 2025 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...
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DLB Distributes Cheques to 43 Winners in Latest Lottery Draw on November 21, 2025

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) awarded cheques to 43 lucky winners on 21st November 2025 at a special ceremony held under the patronage of Mr. Anura Jayaratne, General Manager of the Development Lotteries Board, with the participation of the manageme...
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