Presidential Secretariat.
office of the President of Sri Lanka
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A centre was initiated under the Presidential Secretariat involving Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A President meets with the parents of a Sri Lankan citizen regarding employment in Saudi Arabia at the Presidential Secretariat.Some support1 report
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The Presidential Secretariat institutionalized ethics codes across the state sector.Some support1 report
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A National Business Facilitation Centre has opened in Colombo, under the Presidential Secretariat, allowing issues from Ampara.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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President Dissanayake held a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat and proposed integrating R&D institutions.Some support2 reports
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President Dissanayake instructed officials to expedite modernization and held a progress review at the Presidential Secretariat.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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President Dissanayake announced policy review findings using the office.Some support1 report
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The Government of India reviews development projects currently underway in Sri Lanka.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A discussion regarding a Scout Jamboree was held at the Presidential Secretariat.Some support1 report
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Presidential Secretariat issues official guidelines governing the appointment of President's Counsel in Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
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A tax campaign involving Sri Lanka Customs, Inland Revenue, and Revenue Administration commenced on July 1, 2026, under the patronage of the Speaker of Parliament.Well supported6 reports
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Zoo at Dehiwala features cubs at Lion Island, while a Temple City project is discussed at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.Some support1 report
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Allegations surfaced regarding the misuse of presidential office funds involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Presidential Secretariat.Some support2 reports
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A meeting involving the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Justice and National Integration reviewed various ministry projects and challenges.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Coordination failure among various government agencies involving the Presidential Secretariat and various stakeholders.Some support1 report
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A student at the University of Ruhuna contracted Dengue fever amidst a rise in cases reported from Western Province, leading to a ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat.Some support1 report
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Applicants protested regarding flaws in the Israeli job market on January 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A meeting regarding anti-corruption efforts was hosted by Sri Lanka Customs and the Presidential Secretariat on May 28, 2026.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Sri Lanka Customs plans to establish an export center in Jaffna, while the Presidential Secretariat organized modernization discussions for Customs.Some support1 report
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Around Presidential Secretariat this week
News at the entities that move Presidential Secretariat most-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake StructuralPresident Dissanayake discussed government policy regarding former leaders.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Sri Lanka StructuralThe government of Sri Lanka has set a new target aimed at achieving social empowerment.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa StructuralJohnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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cabinet StructuralThe Cabinet cleared a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for employees, citing rising inflation.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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state StructuralKarnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Harini Amarasuriya StructuralPrime Minister Harini Amarasuriya led an economic summit discussion focused on AI and digital transformation potential in Sri Lanka.Moves Presidential Secretariat
Connections
The 21 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Structural
Anura Kumara Dissanayake utilizes the Presidential Secretariat as the official administrative base for executing presidential duties.
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Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Structural
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam held the formal role of Senior Adviser within the Presidential Secretariat.
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Sri Lanka Structural
The Presidential Secretariat functions as a formal administrative and operational component of the government of Sri Lanka.
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state Structural
The Presidential Secretariat functions as a key operational organ within the state, managing revenue, tax base, and institutional ethics.
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Harini Amarasuriya Structural
Harini Amarasuriya presides over task force meetings held at the Presidential Secretariat.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Structural
The individual is alleged to be utilizing the office's resources for the misuse of presidential office funds.
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Government of India Operational
The Government of India utilizes the Presidential Secretariat to review international development projects in Sri Lanka.
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Revenue Administration Structural
Revenue Administration is formally a component of the Presidential Secretariat.
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cabinet Structural
The Cabinet relies on the Presidential Secretariat for administrative functions, such as establishing new governmental centers and processing executive proposals.
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Parliament of Sri Lanka Structural
The two bodies are functionally linked through joint initiatives required for the operation of the government of Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Customs Operational
The Presidential Secretariat actively organizes and participates in meetings to review and modernize the operations of Sri Lanka Customs, focusing on anti-corruption efforts.
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Colombo Operational
The Presidential Secretariat, as a key government body, is involved in planning and development matters concerning the city of Colombo.
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justice ministry Operational
The Justice Ministry operates and holds meetings within the Presidential Secretariat.
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Ampara Shared context
The Presidential Secretariat manages public service programs, such as water distribution, within the Ampara region.
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public administration Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through the review and monitoring of project implementation under the 2026 Budget.
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Gampaha Operational
Gampaha serves as the location hosting discussions for the Presidential Secretariat regarding the tree planting program.
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government Structural
The office of the Presidential Secretariat serves as the functional location for high-level government bodies to conduct pre-Budget discussions.
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Batticaloa Shared context
The Presidential Secretariat is managing a response program whose operational focus is within the geographical area of Batticaloa.
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Western Province Shared context
The Presidential Secretariat is located within the geographical boundaries of Western Province.
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Temple City Shared context
The government agency operates within the geographical context of the city.
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Inland Revenue Department Mentioned together
No direct coupling or interaction between the Inland Revenue Department and the Presidential Secretariat is evidenced in the available snapshots.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- A centre was initiated under the Presidential Secretariat involving Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- A President meets with the parents of a Sri Lankan citizen regarding employment in Saudi Arabia at the Presidential Secretariat.
- The Presidential Secretariat institutionalized ethics codes across the state sector.
- A National Business Facilitation Centre has opened in Colombo, under the Presidential Secretariat, allowing issues from Ampara.
August 2026
4 events- The cabinet approved the establishment of a new Centre.
- President Dissanayake held a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat and proposed integrating R&D institutions.
- President Dissanayake instructed officials to expedite modernization and held a progress review at the Presidential Secretariat.
- President Dissanayake announced policy review findings using the office.
July 2026
6 events- The Government of India reviews development projects currently underway in Sri Lanka.
- A discussion regarding a Scout Jamboree was held at the Presidential Secretariat.
- Presidential Secretariat issues official guidelines governing the appointment of President's Counsel in Sri Lanka.
- A tax campaign involving Sri Lanka Customs, Inland Revenue, and Revenue Administration commenced on July 1, 2026, under the patronage of the Speaker of Parliament.
- Zoo at Dehiwala features cubs at Lion Island, while a Temple City project is discussed at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
- Allegations surfaced regarding the misuse of presidential office funds involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Presidential Secretariat.
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June 2026
6 events- A meeting involving the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Justice and National Integration reviewed various ministry projects and challenges.
- Coordination failure among various government agencies involving the Presidential Secretariat and various stakeholders.
- A student at the University of Ruhuna contracted Dengue fever amidst a rise in cases reported from Western Province, leading to a ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat.
- Applicants protested regarding flaws in the Israeli job market on January 1, 2026.
- A meeting regarding anti-corruption efforts was hosted by Sri Lanka Customs and the Presidential Secretariat on May 28, 2026.
- Sri Lanka Customs plans to establish an export center in Jaffna, while the Presidential Secretariat organized modernization discussions for Customs.