Department of Government Information
Department of Government Information (DGI) is a key establishment of the Ministry of Mass Media. The department assists media in a macro level in welfare, training, policy planning and accreditation, and providing easy access to Government news and information. On the other hand, DGI also play an important role catering to the Government with data analysis, information, audio visuals, and archives. The department plays a major role in formulation of the Right to Information Bill.
Press Releases
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July 22, 2019, 9:56 amප්රවෘත්ති නිවේදනය - 2019.07.21
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May 31, 2019, 4:10 pmමාධ්‍ය නිවේදන 01- 31.05.2019
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Cabinet Decisions
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First-ever Car Free Day tomorrow:
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- Eliminating trans fats, key to saving lives
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Responsible citizens: Where have they gone? As Sri Lankans, we are v
Very good at claiming rights, but we are not always so ready to recognize our responsibilities. Throughout history, we have been reminded that with rights...
The hidden hunger affecting billions
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Magic of mushroom
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The hidden hunger affecting billions
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Latest News
Will continue the efforts to create a better society for children – President
The Welikada Prison has become the main obstacle to efforts of creating a better society for the future generation said the President while adding that...
‘Kiren Sapiri Dayak’- Primary students will get a sachet of milk today
The ‘Kiren Sapiri Dayak’, the national programme to provide a pack of liquid milk to every child will be inaugurated under the patronage of President...
Milk for schoolchildren: To build a healthy future generation
The multi-task National Program to provide a sachet of milk to every schoolchild under the Grama Sahkthi People’s Movement will commence on Tuesday (23). It...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 JULY 2019
Prevailing strong windy condition over the country and surrounding sea areas and showery condition over the country is likely to reduce gradually from today (23rd...
Officials are responsible to implement development projects devoid of irregularities – President emphasized
The responsibility to implement development projects launched for the benefit of the poor people of the country devoid of irregularities and fraud and in a...
Priority should be given for innovations for the betterment of human beings – President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that in the fields of science, technology and research the priority should be given for innovations with the aim of the...
Navy renders assistance to clean retention pond at Samagipura, Hambantota
The Navy rendered assistance to clean a retention pond at Samagipura, Hambantota on 18th July 2019. The event was organized by the Municipal Council of Hambantota.
Navy holds two persons for illegal loading of sand
Naval personnel held two persons who were loading sand for transportation without permits, during a raid carried out at Kandalkadu area in Trincomalee, on 20th July...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 JULY 2019
Prevailing strong windy condition over the country and surrounding sea areas is expected to reduce from 24th July.
Bread price goes back down
The Bakery Owners’ Association yesterday said that it has decided to withdraw the price revision of a loaf of bread announced on Wednesday. It said...
