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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 Lagna Wasana Lottery has officially launched the "Dhana Yogaya" special lottery ticket

28-November-2024

The Lagna Wasana Lottery has officially launched the

The “Dhana Yogaya” special lottery ticket for the Lagna Wasana Lottery was successfully launched on November 26, 2024, at the Development Lotteries Board’s head office. This significant event was presided over by Mr. Anura Jayaratne, the General Manager of the D...
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Dealer Meeting for the Development Lotteries Board Distribution Dealer Network – 2024.11.11

13-November-2024

Dealer Meeting for the Development Lotteries Board Distribution Dealer Network – 2024.11.11

The "Distribution Dealer Meeting" held on behalf of the distribution dealer network, responsible for the sales promotion of the Development Lotteries Board for more than four decades, was successfully held and concluded at the Sri Lanka Foundation on 11.11.2...
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The Development Lotteries Board produced more super winners, Cheques were given to 38 people including 25 lakhs, 20 lakhs, and 10 lakhs.

07-November-2024

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

On November 5, 2024, cheques 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. Man...
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Pioneers of our institution, who bring dawn to your life

10-July-2019

Pioneers of our institution, who bring dawn to your life

Can you imagine the place held today  by a former Bulath Vita vendor ,who roamed all over the area as a seven year old kid? This is the story of a unsung hero who achieved success with the assistance of DLB challenging the fate. We are proud to introduce this hero to the society as a model c...
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Our pioneers, who accompany you towards new horizons

01-July-2019

Our pioneers, who accompany you towards new horizons

Achala Nanayakkara, District Sales Agent of Kurunegala, is a courageous character, who entered the field after her father and she is still at the forefront of the lottery trade as a leading sales agent.

Whilst recollecting her memories on the success with DLB, she reminds her beloved fath...
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