...

WJM Lokubandara was not just a minister. His Sinhala linguistic knowledge, eloquence, as well as administrative ability were exceptional. He was a distinguished Minister of Culture as well as an outstanding Speaker. He also held the post of Governor of Sabaragamuwa. Above all, his human qualities were extraordinary. May he attain supreme bliss of Nirvana....

This is to inform you that the Archaeologist Ven. Pathberiye Gnanaloka Thero who was working in the Department of Archeology has passed away. Funeral services will be held at the Ekala Sri Dharmodaya Buddhist Center, Ja-Ela on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 2.30 pm. May he attain supreme bliss of Nirvana....

Calling for applications for promotion to the post of Special Grade Technical Officer (Conservation Assistant) in the Sri Lanka Technical Service of the Department of Archeology on the basis of work experience and skills. Application and details ...

Submissions are open for the following scholarly journals published in coincide with National Archaeological Day 2021. Editorial boards are invite academics, researchers and all the stake holders to submit their original works for these journals.   ...

New Director General of Archaeology නව පුරාවිද්‍යා අධ්‍යක්ෂ ජනරාල්   Senior Prof. Anura Manatunga appointed as the Director General of Archaeology due to the vacant of the retirement of former Director General Dr. Senarath Dissanayake. Prof. Anura Manatunga is a Senior Professor of the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.  He served as a Dean of the Faculty of the University of Kelaniya during 1996-2001 period. ජ්‍�...