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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.



The Development Lotteries Board produced more super winners, Checks were given to 38 people including 25 lakhs, 20 lakhs, and 10 lakhs.

07-November-2024

The Development Lotteries Board produced more super winners, Checks were given to 38 people including 25 lakhs, 20 lakhs, and 10 lakhs.

On November 5, 2024, checks were presented to 38 lucky lottery winners. The event took place under the leadership of Mr. Hemantha Swarnathilake, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Development Lotteries Board. Management, including General Manager Mr. Anura Ja...

The Adakotipathi Lottery has released a special lottery ticket called "Ada Wishesha Kotipathi" to the market

06-November-2024

The Adakotipathi Lottery has released a special lottery ticket called

The Development Lotteries Board has announced the exciting "Ada Wishesha Kotipathi" Ada Kotipathi ticket, released to the market on November 5, 2024. This special lottery was launched under the leadership of Mr.M.R.Hemantha Swarnathilake, Honorary Chairman a...

Lottery sales are encouraged by the Development Lotteries Board...

01-November-2024

Lottery sales are encouraged by the Development Lotteries Board...

On October 29, 2024, the Development Lotteries Board, known for its commitment to supporting its sales network, provided a tricycle to a physically challenged sales assistant. This gesture was carried out by Mr. M.R. Hemantha Swarnathilake, the Honorary Chairman ...

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