Kegalle Divisional Secretariat

Commencement of Duty in New Year 2026

The three-day national program for post-disaster cleanliness and dengue control

The three-day national program for post-disaster cleanliness and dengue control, "A Nikasala Purayak - A Healthy Life", is being implemented islandwide under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Thaipongal 2026

Thai Pongal festival celebrated in honor of the Sun God - 2026.01.16

150 Hour Tamil Course

Certificates are awarded for the 150-hour Tamil course for government officials. 2026.01.27

78th National Indipendance Day Celebrations

Celebrating the 78th National Independence Day - St. Joseph's Children's Home, Ranwala

Womens Day 2026

The future of a rich country - the path of a nation where she is born 

 

Walk for Peace 2026

WALK FOR PEACE - 2026.04.25

wesak programme 2026

Wesak mal dansel - 2026.05.30

wheel chair and walker donation progrm - 2026.05.31

Praja shakthi programme 2026

praja shakthi gam dahasaka weda dahasak - 2026.06.02

our Achievements 2026

In terms of the Regional productivity index1.0, the Divisional secretariat ranked 3rd in srilanka out of 340 in the year 2025/26 and 2nd in kegalle district

Evaluation of our officers -2026 

Mehewarata Upahara - 2026.06.24)

poson day programme-2026

A special Dhamma Deshanamaya and devotional song program for the elderly members of the Puwakdeniya Elderly Day Care Center, with the aim of developing the spiritual well-being of the elderly -2026.06.26

 Kegalle Sathyaloka Poson Zone -2026.6.29/30 dansel progrmme

 kegalle Poson Perahera -2026.07.04

Traininig programmes 2026

Excel and AI Training programs 2026

Praja Sakthi programmes -2026

praja sakthi committe progrm -2026.07.21

Commencement of duty in New Year 2025

 A blessing puja was held on 02.01.2025 at Sri Muttumari Amman Temple, Block No. 13, Yatidariya Estate, Udugoda Domain, to bring Seth Patha blessings to all the people of the country on the occasion of the coming New Year 2025.

Government officials are briefed on the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme.

The first payment for medical assistance in the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat from the President's Fund was made to Mrs. Segu Mohamed Kureisa, a resident of Golahela Grama Niladhari Division, on 28.03.2025 (today) by Mrs. M.M.P. Priyangani Pethangoda, Attorney-at-Law, Kegalle Divisional Secretary.

We are pleased to announce that the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat has been awarded the Bronze Award for the best government institution that made digital payments through the GovPay platform at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025..🥉🏆

 In line with the E-Population Program introduced by the Registrar General's Department, the inaugural program for issuing national birth certificates digitally in the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division was held on 2025.04.02 under the patronage of the Kegalle District Secretary/Government Agent, Mr. Jagath Herath

The Kegalle Division's Special Needs Buck Festival, held on 08.04.2025, has concluded successfully

The Kegalle regional festival of anointing the head with oil at an auspicious time was held at the Sri Shailabimbaramaya in Pitihuma on 16.04.2025.

In conjunction with the upcoming Sinhala New Year, all government officials and Samurdhi community-based organizations of the Ranwala Grama Niladhari Division, under the leadership of Kegalle Divisional Secretary, Attorney-at-Law M.M.P. Priyangani Pethangoda, visited St. Joseph's Children's Home on 29.04.2025 to pay their respects.

Gurullawala to Malgammana New Year's Eve Celebration

A "New Year's Eve Celebration" program organized by the Malgammana Pivithuru Elders' Organization and the Gurullawala Senior Citizens' Organization in the Gurullawala Division, along with government officials in the division, was held on 30.04.2025.

 In conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5th, a tree planting program was carried out for the purification of water sources and the conservation of water sources at the place known as "Dul Ella" in the past, which is currently known as Takarang Galgeya in the Siyambalapitiya Grama Niladhari Division

Congratulations to the athletes of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division who won the overall championship in the Kegalle District Inter-Divisional Secretariat Divisional Sports Tournament in conjunction with the 49th National Games - 2025.

A program organized for the girls of Kegalle Swarna Jayanthi College on 2025.07.02 with the resourcefulness of Kegalle Divisional Secretary, Attorney-at-Law, Mrs. M.M.P. Priyangani Pethangoda for the sake of a good generation

The Kegalle Youth Club Regional Election and Conference was held successfully on 13.07.2025

A special mobile service program was held on 18.08.2025 for the Udakaradupanawatte estate community.

"Spring in the Blue Sky" Kite Festival - 2025.08.22

"Seiri Week" 2025

Many achievements for the elders of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat

2023 Certificates awarded to winners of the Grama Niladhari Office Management Competition

“A Wealthy Village that Raises Wealth” Community Productivity Model Village Program -2025

Appointments for Community Energy Officers -2025.11.17

Providing Rs. 25,000 to homeowners for cleaning the houses and surrounding areas damaged in the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat due to the sudden disaster situation

A new meaning for youth

Youth Ignite Camp – 2025 - Kegalle

 Let us come togethr to eliminate CORONA VIRUS from OUR COUNTRY

 What should be know about CORONA ?

 For more details follow the link - http://www.epid.gov.lk 

Let's get rid of bribery and corruption

අල්ලස හා දූෂණය පිටු දකිමු

Old News

The commencement of the new year 2021 duties of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat with giving priority to religious observances was carried out in accordance with the health guidelines.

The Kegalle District Independence Day celebrations were held on 04.02.2021 at the Kegalle Public Stadium on the occasion of the 73rd National Independence Day. Organized by the Kegalle District Secretariat, Kegalle Divisional Secretariat and other government institutions, a tree planting and sapling distribution program was also held in parallel to the Independence Day celebrations.

Several occasions during the " Regional Job Fair – 2021" held on 25.03.2021

Under the first phase of the Covid 19 vaccination program, senior members over the age of 60 were vaccinated in 11 divisions of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat.

• Donation of medical equipment to the Kegalle General Hospital by the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat for patients suffering from the Kovid epidemic

Establishment of Batik Production Village on 03.07.2021 in the Uraulla Division of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat under the "Saubhagya Production Village" Program

Giving the second dose to the senior citizens over 60 years of age who have obtained the first dose in the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division under the Covid 19 vaccination program

Opportunities to start Pussella Florist Village

• Planting of jackfruit saplings covering 61 divisions for World Children's Day

• Opening of Cinnamon and Vanilla Village in Udakaradupana Division under the Agricultural Export Village Program

The Active Deed Home program under the Ministry of Lands commenced in the Ewununugalla Division under the patronage of Minister S.S Chandrasena.

The commencement of the new year 2022 duties of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat with giving priority to religious observances was carried out in accordance with the health guidelines.

Granting pf permanent appoinments in the public service to 54 trainees in the kegalle divisionala secretariat division who were recruited under the unemployed graduates employment program - 2021 was made on 26.04.2022

Evaluation pf Dhamma School Teachers in kegalle divisional secretariat.

Kegalle Regional Literary Arts Festival " Nethu manayen Eha" was held on 30.09.2022 at Kegalle Swarna Jayanthi Vidyalaya. Simultaneously, Ravindra Ariyarathayan's "Balloth Ekka Ba" stage drama was screened.

The commencement of the new year 2023 duties of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat with giving priority to religious observances was carried out in accordance with the health guidelines

In conjunction with Sinhala New Year 2023, the New Year Festival organized for those with special needs was held on 11.04.2023 at Hungampala Maha Vidyalaya Stadium.

In conjunction with the 2023 Vesak festival, the lantern exhibition of the Vesak region organized with the cooperation of the officers of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat was held for three days from 05.05.2023 at the premises of the Divisional Secretariat. At the same time, a herbal dansal was held. The divisional secretary Mr. K.G.S Nishantha presided over the awarding of prizes to the winners of the lantern display competition held at the divisional level with the participation of office officials.

Kegalle Damsarani Poson Zone was held on June 02 and 03 at Kegalle Freeway Mawatha premises.

will be held on September 8, 2023 at Kegalle Free Avenue Precinct.

 ' Nethu Manayen Eha ' The Kegalle Regional Literary Festival 

The blood donation program organized by the Kegalle Regional Rural Development Authority was successfully held at the office auditorium on 12.10.2023.

Highlights of the Viyath Sith Prabha Concert held on 20.10.2023 for the Elderly Day

Mr. Keneth Rohana Perera, Development Officer of Kegalle Regional Secretariat, representing Kegalle Cultural Authority as the best short play in the "Ranga Prathibha" short play competition at the "Kala Vibhashi - 2023" District Literary Festival held by the Kegalle District Secretariat on 27.10.2023. Directed drama "Ae Heenaya Mage" was selected. For that drama, the best director and best script - Keneth Rohana Perera, best actor - Nishan Sampath, merit certificate - Jayantha Sirimanna achieved exceptional achievements and their talents were appreciated by the presentation of awards and prizes under the chairmanship of Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe, Kegalle district secretary.

A psychological counseling program was held today (01) in the auditorium of the Divisional Secretariat, aimed at developing good attitudes and relieving the mental stress caused by officers being busy with various duties.

The Samurdhi Development Department's Social Development Division and the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat's Samurdhi Division conducted the awarding of prizes and certificates to the winners of the regional Samurdhi Kekulu Children's Social Cultural and Literary Tournament today (03).

Mr. K. G. S. Nishantha, the Divisional Secretary who has been promoted to Kegalle Additional District Secretary (Administration) at the end of his tenure as the Kegalle Divisional Secretary for more than five years since 2018, has done invaluable work for the people of Kegalle Division. Appreciating the excellent work, a special farewell meeting organized by Vas Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Benevolent Association and office officials was held on 22.11.2023 at the post office premises.

Mrs. Priyangani Pethangoda assumed office as the new Divisional Secretary (acting) of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat on 23.11.2023

In order to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 03, the Social Services Division of the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat and the Swashakti Organization jointly conducted a special program "Suwa Diviyak" 2023.12.05  at the Divisional Secretariat Auditorium

In parallel with the building listing phase under Population and Housing Census - 2024, the listing activities of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division have already started and these census activities are to be done covering all 61 domains related to Kegalle Division

The Aswesuma program is being reviewed by the World Bank (2023.12.14)

The commencement of duties in the new year 2024 was officially done on January 1 at the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat premises under the leadership of Mrs. M.M.P. Priyangani Pethangoda, Divisional Secretary.

_{A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE HEARING AIDS UNDER GERMAN AID WAS HELD ON 16.01.2024 FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN KEGALLE DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT.}

On the occasion of the celebration of Taipongal festival, on (16) day, Malavita Domain, Golinda Estate, No. 10 and No. It was held under the chairmanship of Kegalle Assistant Divisional Secretary G.R.M.K.Gunaratne at Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil in Section 03.

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Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division Youth Clubs Divisional Conference for the year 2024 Anniversary General Assembly and Election was successfully held on 28.01.2024 at the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Auditorium under the chairmanship of Mr. Taraka Balasuriya, State Minister of Kegalle Foreign Affairs.

In conjunction with Thaipongal festival on 31.01.2024 at Ambadeniya Estate in Udakaradupana domain A Thai Pongal celebration was held at Sri Arulmigu Muthumari Amman Temple under the chairmanship of Kegalle Divisional Secretary Advocate Mrs. Priyangani Pethangoda.

The special award given by the Jury to the short play "Man Baya Na" directed and presented by Mr. Keneth Rohana Perera, Development Officer representing the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat for the Inter-Government Worker Design Competition 2023 organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. managed to win.

On the occasion of the upcoming 76th National Independence Day celebration on February 4th, the inaugural program of planting trees in Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division in conjunction with the Suvadharani Osu Plantation Week, which is being carried out throughout the country, 01.02.2024 in association with St. John's Children's Home in Kegalle City,Held under the chairmanship Kegalle Divisional Secretary Advocate MRS.M.M. P. Priyangani Pethangoda.

Let's plant a plant - save nature

Planting programs at the domain level in conjunction with the tree planting programs to plant 100,000 medicinal plants for the upcoming 76th Independence Day.

Applications are invited for Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Scheme - 2024 - Second Phase.Submit applications before 15.03.2024. For the relevant application and instructions visit the link below 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎https://www.wbb.gov.lk/

A special awareness program was held on 12.02.2024 with the aim of providing good knowledge about the law and its operation, which is important for the daily life of government officials. Senior Advocate Mr. Sri Lal Dayananda and Senior Advocate Mr. Viraj Premadasa joined the program organized by the Kegalle Branch of the Legal Aid Commission and the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat.

"Kegalu Abhiman" monthly market organized by Enterprise Development Division of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat with the aim of promoting product sales opportunities of entrepreneurs residing in Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division was successfully held on 22.02.2024 at the Divisional Secretariat premises.

Strength to her - Progress to the world - Celebrate International Women's Day 2024.

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In conjunction with International Women's Day on March 08, the women's day celebration ceremony of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat was held in the morning of March 08 under the patronage of Laika Gnanam Foundation at the office auditorium under the leadership of Ms. M.M.P Priyangani Pethangoda, Kegalle Divisional Secretary.

Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Division Inter Sports Club Festival 2024.03.23

Grant of advance money to those who have suffered house damage  2024.04.04

Special Needs New Year Celebration - 2024.04.05

Awareness about the customs and auspiciousness associated with Surya Mangala 2024.04.07

The festival of youth in Kegalu town"SMART YOUTH" year 2024 will end successfully.

Soup Dansala organized by Kegalle Divisional Secretariat will be held on 24.05.2024 from 3.00 pm

On the occasion of Vesak, under the full patronage of Reverend Dr. Omalpe Sobitha, the chief Sangha leader of Sri Lanka Ramanya Maha Nikaya, South Sri Lanka, with the contribution of local and foreign devotees, the founder of the Bodhi Spiritual Center, Reverend Ambilipitiya Gunasiri Nayaka Thera, and the blessings program of providing cows was held at Siyambalapitiya Bodhi Spiritual Center on 23.05.2024 under the leadership of Kegalle Divisional Secretary, Advocate Mrs. M.M.P. Priyangani Pethangoda.

On the occasion of Vesak, the Soup Dansala organized for the first time by Kegalle Divisional Secretariat's Welfare Association was held on 24.05.2024.

In conjunction with the Vesak day and on the occasion of the 74th birthday of Venerable Dr. Omalpe Sobitha Nayaka Thero, as advised by Venerable Embilipitiya Gunasiri Thero, the founder of the Siambalapitiya Bodhi Spiritual Center, with the contribution of local and foreign devotees, distribution of equipment including nutritional bags for pregnant mothers and wheelchairs for the disabled, Kegalle Region It was held on 26.05.2024 under the chairmanship of Mrs. M.M.P.Priyangani Pethangoda, Secretary Advocate.

To provide services to individuals and businesses through the government's digital payment platform known as GovPay, with the aim of improving citizen-government interaction and streamlining payment processes for various government services in Sri Lanka and providing services provided by government departments with efficiency and quality. , aims to establish a centralized digital platform as a convenient "Citizens' One Stop" for online payments. Through the Govpay online payment method jointly introduced by the Ministry of Technology and the Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), obtaining wood transport permits issued by the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat, land tax payment, local liquor license registration renewal fees and stamp duty payments. , renewals of mortgage license registrations, For services such as mortgage license stamp duty payment and late National ID card application fee payment, examination fee (central government / provincial), tourist bungalow reservation, etc., payment can be made online without visiting the Divisional Secretariat.

For that purpose, the banks such as People's Bank, Seylan Bank, National Savings Bank, Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank, Pan Asia Bank and DFCC have provided that facility.

For this, you must have a smart phone and installed the payment app that facilitates online payment in the aforementioned banks. That way, you can visit the following links for the services you need and perform your services.

Bank’s Citizen Portal URLs

Bank URL

HNB https://payfast.hnb.lk

Commercial https://www.combankdigital.com/#/login

Seylan Retail Internet Banking

https://www.seylanbank.lk/banking-internet-seylan-real/login

Corporate Internet Banking

https://www.seylanbank.lk/corporate/login

NSB https://digital.nsb.lk/

People’s People’s Pay Mobile Application

PABC https://online.pabcbank.com/banking-internet-pabc-live/login#UGFuYXNpYWJhbmtpbmdjb3Jwb3JhdGlvblBhbmFzaWFiYW5raW5nY29ycG9yYXRpb24=

Sampath https://www.sampathvishwa.com/SBVRClientWeb/servletcontroller

DFCC https://online.dfcc.lk/DFCCRetail/

A series of programs for World Children's Day 2024 under the theme "Let's protect children - treat them equally".

Population and Housing Census - 2024 Census Phase Officers are being trained.

 Nethu Manayen Eha - 2024 - The Kegalle Regional Literary Festival 

 "සතර කෝරළයෙන් තුන් කෝරළයට නෑගම්" වැඩිහිටි දිනය - 2024

The Ambanpitiya Skill Development Center for disabled children of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat was inaugurated on 12.12.2024 under the leadership of Kegalle District Secretary Mr. Ranjana Jayasinghe and Kegalle Divisional Secretary Ms. M.M.P Priyangani Pethangoda.

Enterprise Forum of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat was established on 12.12.2024

In conjunction with the International Disability Day on December 03, the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat's Social Services Division took about a hundred members of the Disabled People's Self-Defense Organization of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Zoo on December 15th.

150 hours Tamil language course certificate offered.

Warm greetings from all officials including the Divisional Secretary to the winners of the 2023 Gardening Tournament organized by the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat led by the Hadabima Authority

The last coordination committee meeting related to the year 2024 of Kegalle Divisional Secretariat was held on 26.12.2024.

A noble blood donation program and sapling distribution organized for the 125th birth anniversary of Thambugala Sri Soratha Nahimi, who worked at Kegalle Wevaladeniya Siri Mahindodaya Piriven Temple, was held on 30.12.2024.