Divisional Secretariat - Ratmalana

Taking into account the destructive impact of illicit drug use on the entire society, the
Ratama Ekata National Operations Council has decided to declare the week commencing 01st of
March 2026 as "Illicit Drug Prevention Week." marking the commencement of continuous
drug prevention programs being implemented in line with the "Ratama Ekata National
Initative".

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A training program on the art of resins was held on 20.02.2026 at the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat Auditorium to enhance the mental well-being of office workers and provide them with comfort in their busy work lives.

The Ratmalana Divisional Coordination Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, 25.02.2026 at 9.00 am at the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat Auditorium with the participation of Member of Parliament Samanmali Gunasinghe, Ratmalana Divisional Secretary M.M.K. Dilrukshi Walpola and various government officials representing various government institutions. At the meeting, the health and security situation in the Ratmalana area, the progress of projects implemented in the division, as well as many existing problems in the area were discussed and necessary future actions and decisions were taken.

The 2025 Regional Student Skills Assessment Awards and Certificate Presentation Ceremony was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ratmalana Purana Viharaya. The Venerable Hewesse Nandarama Thero, the Headmaster of the Ratmalana Purana Viharadhika Praja Mandala Dhamma School, the Incumbent of the Ratmalana Pushparama Viharadhika, the Venerable Ratmalana Siri Sunitha Nayaka Thero, the Anunayaka of the Amarapura Saddhammawansa Mahanikaya, the Venerable Suriyagoda Siridhamma Nayaka Thero, the Honorable Chairman of the Ratmalana Shasanarakshaka Board, the Venerable Dr. Pujipada Maitipe Wimalasara Nayaka Thero, the Honorable Secretary of the World Buddhist Congress, the Venerable Bambarapane Sugatha Nanda Nayaka Thero, the Honorable Secretary of the Ratmalana Shasanarakshaka Board, the Venerable Kota Neluwe, the Assistant Director of Education of the National Institute of Education Punnananda Thero, the Coordinator of Buddhist Affairs of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Venerable Iluo Kande Vineetha Thero, the External Lecturer of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Venerable Wegantale Dhammarathana Thero, and the esteemed Maha Sangha, including the Deputy Mayor of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Council, Mr. Vindana Edirisuriya, the Municipal Councillor, the Divisional Secretary of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, M.M.K. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests including Mrs. Dilrukshi Walpola, Assistant Divisional Secretary Mrs. Prabha Srimadhurangi, Principal of Mount Lavinia Buddhist Girls' School Mrs. Kanthi Manel, Retired General Manager of Sampath Bank Head Office Mr. Ashoka Menikgoda, Buddhist Affairs Coordinator of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat Mrs. Nilanthi Paranagama.