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
Earlier this month
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Sri Lanka Railways and the Road Development Authority are implementing urban environment improvement and rehabilitation projects.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The cabinet approved the establishment of a new Centre.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Protests marched from Kandy to the Presidential Secretariat on October 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Tourism Development Fund allocated money to CMC for lake cleanup, with collaboration from the Presidential Secretariat.Some support1 report
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John Dewey's views on democracy are referenced in relation to a national controversy centered at the Presidential Secretariat in Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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President Dissanayake held a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat and proposed integrating R&D institutions.Well supported3 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
Gone quiet
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President Dissanayake announced policy review findings using the office.Some support1 report
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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 StructuralAnura Kumara Dissanayake presented the maiden third Budget for 2027 to Parliament.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa StructuralFormer president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is linked to regional political violence in the Eastern Province.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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cabinet StructuralCabinet recommended ordinances to amend the Press Council Act on November 1, 2026.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Kandy OperationalLenovo provided equipment for a new lab in Kandy.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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Sri Lanka StructuralSri Lanka aligned with United Nations Security Council resolutions on November 4, 2026.Moves Presidential Secretariat
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state StructuralState organizes local body elections in Nellore district.Moves Presidential Secretariat
Connections
The 29 strongest of 42, 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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Sri Lanka Structural
The Presidential Secretariat is a formal administrative component and functional arm of the government of Sri Lanka.
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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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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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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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Revenue Administration Structural
Revenue Administration is formally a component of the Presidential Secretariat.
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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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government Structural
The Presidential Secretariat functions as the official office where the government conducts high-level policy discussions.
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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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Kandy Operational
Protests originated in Kandy and marched towards the Presidential Secretariat.
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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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Gampaha Operational
Gampaha serves as the location hosting discussions for the Presidential Secretariat regarding the tree planting program.
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Nalinda Jayatissa Structural
Nalinda Jayatissa is involved in a rapid action program directed by the Presidential Secretariat.
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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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CMC Operational
CMC and the Presidential Secretariat collaborated on a lake clean-up initiative.
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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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parliament Shared context
The Presidential Secretariat serves as the location where parliamentary activities are conducted.
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Western Province Shared context
The Presidential Secretariat is located within the geographical boundaries of Western Province.
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Negombo Lagoon Shared context
The lagoon is a geographical feature subject to environmental issues within the jurisdiction of the Presidential Secretariat.
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Gampaha District Shared context
The entities share a national context, with discussions occurring within the district.
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Sri Lanka Railways Shared context
Sri Lanka Railways operates within the national context, contributing to urban environment improvement.
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Road Development Authority Mentioned together
No direct coupling or interaction between the Presidential Secretariat and the Road Development Authority was observed in the evidence.
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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.
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Temple City Shared context
The government agency operates within the geographical context of the city.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Sri Lanka Railways and the Road Development Authority are implementing urban environment improvement and rehabilitation projects.
- Protests marched from Kandy to the Presidential Secretariat on October 28, 2026.
- The Tourism Development Fund allocated money to CMC for lake cleanup, with collaboration from the Presidential Secretariat.
- John Dewey's views on democracy are referenced in relation to a national controversy centered at the Presidential Secretariat in Sri Lanka.
September 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.
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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.
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.