Department of National Archives, Sri Lanka

Our Mission
Systematic Management and Conservation of Public Records as a part of Cultural Heritage.

Our Vision
Implementation of the National Archives Law and rules and regulations thereof; accrual of public records unique private collections for permanent keeping, management and preservation of traditional and non traditional government records, receive newspapers and publications for legal deposit in terms of the relevant laws, making facilities to retrieve information from its holdings for use by the government in its administration processes and for public research.

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Last updated on 03-01-2008

News & Events

Archives Week 2009
Archives Week 2009 will be held from 03rd -07th November 2009 at the premises of Department of National Archives.

Training Courses
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2009-01-01

Featured Document
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The first book printed in Ceylon

The first book printed in Ceylon is Christian Prayer Book and it was printed in 1737

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Public Relations Office
Opening Hours
8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Financial transactions
8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Closed on public holidays. However E-mail and fax machines are in operation for 24 hours every day.

Search Room
This section provides research facilities to the public. For More>

Archives Holdings
Consist of records which are very valuable and of national importance.
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Registration of Books & Newspapers
Enforcement of printing presses and publishes acts and ordinances
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