An Independence Day ceremony was organized at the Ratmalana Paramadhamma Chethiya Pirivena Temple to mark the 78th National Independence Day. The Independence Day ceremony was organized under the chief patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Paramadhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena Temple, Venerable Maitipe Wimalasara Thera. The Independence Day ceremony was attended by Member of Parliament Samanmali Gunasinghe, Ratmalana Divisional Secretary M.M.K. Dilrukshi Walpola, the Superintendent of Police, and a large number of dignitaries, including government officials, representatives of the political establishment, and representatives of various religions, artists, Dhamma school children, and residents of the region.

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Dhamma School Grade Examination - 2025

The examination was successfully conducted at nine (09) examination centers of the Ratmalana Shasanarakshaka Bala Mandala under the supervision of the Honorable Registrar of the Ratmalana Shasanarakshaka Bala Mandala, Venerable Bambarapane Sugathananda Thero, Buddhist Affairs Coordinating Officer Ilumbakande Vineetha Thero, Divisional Secretary Dilrukshi Walpola and Buddhist Affairs Coordinating Officer Nilanthi Paranagama.

 

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The Regional Literary Competition Prizes and Certificates Presentation Ceremony was held on 12/12/2025 at the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat Auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson of the Ratmalana Regional Coordination Committee, Member of Parliament, Mrs. Samanmali Gunasinghe, with the participation of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretary, Mrs. Dilrukshi Walpola, and the Ratmalana Assistant Divisional Secretary, Mrs. Prabha Sri Madurangi, along with the Divisional Secretariat staff. A large number of people including the Chairman of the Ratmalana Cultural Council, Professor Kamal Walegoda, members of the Council, winning children, artists, parents, etc. also participated in this event... A valuable musical entertainment program was also conducted by veteran musician Mr. Sugath Samarasinghe.

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The Thai Pongal festival organized by the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat was held on 21/01/2026. Along with cooking Pongal rice according to Hindu traditions, a program to appreciate the creation of kolam patterns among the office officials and a short cultural event were also held. This program was conducted under the full supervision of Ratmalana Divisional Secretary Mrs. Dilrukshi Walpola, Assistant Divisional Secretary Mrs. Prabha Sri Madhurangi, and Accountant Mrs. Shanika Fernando.

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The Ratmalana "Vidatha Sampath Centre", which operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology with the aim of providing more efficient and quality services to the people of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat Division, was inaugurated on 12th January 2026 in a new building opposite the Pirivena Grama Niladhari Office. On that day, it was inaugurated auspiciously under the patronage of the Ratmalana Divisional Secretary, with the participation of the Assistant Divisional Secretary, Accountant, Colombo District Vidatha Officer, Colombo District Vidatha Centre officers, Pirivena Grama Niladhari, Development Officer and Ratmalana Divisional Office officers.

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  1. The "Quit" Drug Prevention Awareness Program - 10/1/2026
  2. Ratmalana Divisional Coordination Committee Meeting 8th January 2026
  3. Blood donation program
  4. "A nation united" national mission
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