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President's Fund Commends the Mission of the Development Lotteries Board

03-October-2025

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB), the sole financial contributor to the President's Fund, was commended and highly praised at the Presidential Secretariat on September 29, 2025, for its exceptional financial contribution during the year

In appreciation of this achievement, the Presidential Secretary, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake, presented a commemorative plaque to the Honorable Chairman of the DLB. This gesture acknowledged the exceptional service and guidance of the current Chairman/CEO, Attorney-at-Law Mr. Hemantha Swarnathilake, as well as the dedicated contributions of the senior management and the entire staff.

The Development Lotteries Board achieves its highest-ever profit in 2023!

29-March-2024

The Development Lotteries Board achieves its highest-ever profit in 2023! Makes record-breaking contributions of Rs.3.6 billion to the President’s Fund and Rs.5.1 billion to the government.
The Development Lotteries Board has contributed its highest-ever profit of Rs.3.6 b...

08-February-2023

Development Lotteries Board reports a profit of three billion rupees, for the first time in it's history..!

The cheque for the above amount was presented to Mr. Saman Ekanayake, Honorable Secretary to the President, at the Presidential Secretariat Office for crediting to the Presidential Fund.

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12-October-2022

Encouraging Dealer network and promoting Valampuri Lottery in Vavuniya District

Chairman of Development Lotteries Board Mr. Ajith Gunaratne Naragala, Assistant General Manager (Sales) Mr. Sunil Jayaratne, Assistant General Manager (Sales) Mr. Chinthaka Ailapperuma, Regional Manager Mr. I....