Committed to preserving the memory of the nation. Official account of the Department of National Archives, Sri Lanka.
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When disaster destroys records, it affects people's ability to prove their rights... Watch @AJEnglish coverage on recovery efforts at @SL_Archives
With gratitude to, among others -
@UNESCO @MAFrancheUN @ICArchiv @CERorganization @jica_direct_en @aitkenspence @DGLofSL Hayleys...
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Sri Lanka National Archives retweeted
#IAW2026 WEBINAR
Archives & Records Management Education in Sri Lanka: A Step Towards Accountability & Transparency
Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
#ArchivesForJustice #srilanka #lka
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The PDNA for #CycloneDitwah makes something clear that archivists have long understood: public records are the infrastructure of justice, rights, and memory. See pp. 54-61.
Thank you @unescoindia for assisting @SL_Archives in submitting damages, losses and needs for the PDNA.
#Sri Lanka’s recovery journey takes a major step forward.
The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (#PDNA) for #CycloneDitwah is a Government-led assessment that provides a shared foundation to prioritise needs, align partners, and mobilise resources for a resilient and inclusive recovery.
As the overall Technical Coordinator for this critical process, @UNDP is proud to have accompanied the consultative design process, and will continue to support the design and implementation of the Recovery Framework.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/PDNA2026
@UNDPCrisis @UNDPasiapac @alexanderdecroo @shokonoda @kanniwignaraja @UNSriLanka @ADB_HQ @EU_in_Sri_Lanka @WorldBankGroup @ADPCnet
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An MoU on Archiving Cooperation between the @SL_Archives and the National Archives of the Maldives @ArchivesMv was signed yesterday by the Hon. Ministers of Foreign Affairs @HMVijithaHerath and @IruthishamAdam.
We look forward to the #Archives #Cooperation!
ALT SLNA signs MoU with Maldives Archives An MoU on Archiving Cooperation between the National Archives of Sri Lanka and the National Archives of Maldives was signed yesterday by Sri Lanka’s Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath and the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iruthisham Adam of the Maldives. In pursuing the desire to promote friendly bilateral relations, not only among leaders but also among the public, the MoU seeks to enhance cooperation in the field of archives and records management and archival preservation, share archival expertise and promote sustainable archival practices between the two countries. In the picture, the Hon. President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu and the Hon. President of Sri Lanka, Anura Dissanayake overlook the signing of the MoUs by the foreign ministers of both countries. Image source: President's Office, Sri Lanka https://www.presidentsoffice.gov.lk/news/...
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When disaster destroys records, it affects people's ability to prove their rights... Watch @AJEnglish coverage on recovery efforts at @SL_Archives
With gratitude to, among others -
@UNESCO @MAFrancheUN @ICArchiv @CERorganization @jica_direct_en @aitkenspence @DGLofSL Hayleys...
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Sri Lanka National Archives retweeted
Mar 22
When Cyclone Ditwah swept through Sri Lanka in November, it damaged tens of thousands of official documents. Four months later, teams are still trying to salvage everything from birth certificates to land deeds.
Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports.
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For the first time in 21 years, we have opened recruitment for the post of Archival Officer.
Join us and be part of a legacy of preservation, innovation, and service to the nation.
See Gazette No. 2480, Part IIA, page 11.
bit.ly/archivalofficer_notic…
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Sri Lanka National Archives retweeted
Mar 11
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Entrusts Over a Century of Business History to the National Archives
Read more : tinyurl.com/u7yyvksn
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archives.gov.lk/home/nationa… was formally handed over to Minister Dr Hiniduma Sunil Senevi. Heartfelt thanks to the drafting Committee—@nvnugawela @her_narratives, @samarajiva, Piyatissa Ranasinghe, and Ravindra Lal for their commitment!
Handed over the National Policy on Archives & Records Management to Minister Senevi on Mar 6.
My thanks to the members of the Drafting Committee (Dr. Nadeera Rupesinghe, Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Mr. Piyatissa Ranasinghe, & Mr. Ravindra Lal).
Access here: archives.gov.lk/home/nationa…
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Sri Lanka’s memory matters. #ArchivesMatter.
The way we manage records isn’t just admin—it’s about #trust, #accountability & #History.
📖 Check out the National Archives & Records Management Policy here: archives.gov.lk/home/nationa…
Feb 12
" Archives and records management is a critical foundation of any society, but especially in information societies that are emerging now. Unfortunately, this subject tends to be neglected.
Sri Lanka’s first National Policy on Archives and Records Management received Cabinet concurrence on 7 April 2025."
lirneasia.net/2026/02/lirnea… via @lirneasia
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Become and Archival Conservator!
Deadline: 27.02.2026
See details: documents.gov.lk/view/gazett…
youtube.com/watch?v=4nL0Z4cX…
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Sri Lanka National Archives retweeted
Solidarity in action to preserve archives, a patrimony of the nation, damaged by #CycloneDitwah Great to see UN & private sector comming together to support @SL_Archives @unescoindia @CeylonChamber @UNSriLanka
Thank you, @UNESCO @ICArchiv @aitkenspence Hayleys Advantis, Cultural Heritage Disaster Risk Management Centre (Japan), Regius International, District Grand Lodge of Sri Lanka, United Motors...
This global effort can grow! E-mail: dgna@archives.gov.lk.
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Thank you, @UNESCO @ICArchiv @aitkenspence Hayleys Advantis, Cultural Heritage Disaster Risk Management Centre (Japan), Regius International, District Grand Lodge of Sri Lanka, United Motors...
This global effort can grow! E-mail: dgna@archives.gov.lk.
youtube.com/shorts/W7xTr_QEh…
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Sri Lanka National Archives retweeted
6 Dec 2025
🆘 URGENT: Sri Lanka’s National Archives is seeking FREEZER facilities to save flood-damaged public records.
These include deeds, court files, land registries, financial records and documents needed for citizenship, pensions and legal ownership. Without freezing, mould will destroy them.
If you can provide freezer space or mobile freezer units, contact 24/7:
📞 077 6815551
Senior Archivist – Anuradha Adikaram
Help protect the legal identity and history of our people.
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ලේඛන අධිශීතකරණය සඳහා හදිසි ආයාචනයක්
ගංවතුරෙන් ඔබගේ මූලික අයිතිවාසිකම් දිනා ගැනීමට අවශ්ය ලේඛනගත සාක්ෂි ජලයෙන් හානි වී ඇත.
අධිශීතකරණ පහසුකම් ඇති සමාගම්වලට ඉදිරිපත් විය හැකි නම් ජාතික ලේඛනාගාරයේ ජ්යෙෂ්ඨ ලේඛනාරක්ෂක අනුරාධ අදිකාරම් මහතා අමතන්න: 077 6815551
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Follow our WhatsApp Channel on the preservation of wet records - whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB…
Read our guidelines -
1. Sinhala: archives.gov.lk/resources/25…
2. Tamil: archives.gov.lk/resources/25…
3. English: archives.gov.lk/resources/25…
#DITWAHRECOVERY #WETRECORDS
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30 Nov 2025
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES: As you return to your offices, are your records damaged from cyclone Ditwah?
The National Archives is ready to assist with emergency preservation. Contact us IMMEDIATELY - every hour counts!
071 848 0831 | 076 644 8406 | 071 086 5997 | 076 887 4158
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From 5 July 2025, we are open on Saturdays!
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