Bakery Training School for Prison Inmates

Hon. State Minister of Justice and Prison Affairs, Attorney at Law, Mr.Anuradha Jayarathna, with the participation of the Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr.Thushara Upuldeniya declared open on 03.02.2024 a modern bakery training school, with the financial assistance of the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), to improve [......]

2024-03-22T08:39:11+05:30February 5, 2024|

Ceremony of unveiling the pinnacle of newly constructed Stupa at Open Prison Camp- Watareka

The Commissioner General of Prisons unveiled the pinnacle of stupa and burial of relics in stupa constructed at the Open Prison Camp-Watareka at the auspicious moment of Uduwap Full Moon Poya Day on 26.12.2023 at 10.11 a.m. with blessings of community of monks. By carrying out this charitable work, [......]

2024-03-13T12:08:17+05:30December 26, 2023|

“Lalitha Sirasara” Concert Began…

Rehabilitation and social reintegration of inmates as better citizens is a very specific objective of the Department of Prisons. Therefore, department makes every effort to accomplish this objective from diverse dimensions. “Lalitha Sirasara” Concert-11  that identified inborn abilities of inmates and officers on duty and brushed up their skills [......]

2024-03-09T09:23:41+05:30November 11, 2023|

Commemoration of proud 118th Sri Lanka Prison Day and Remembrance of fallen Prison

Commemoration of the 118th Sri Lanka Prison Day for the commencement of the Department of Prisons  as a independent department on 16 July 1905 and memorial service to remember 15 fallen Prison Officers  who sacrificed their lives while on active duty, took place under the patronage of the Commissioner [......]

2023-08-25T09:24:43+05:30July 20, 2023|

New Library and Counseling Center for Weeravila Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center

With the aim of uplifting education level and promoting use of books among inmates detained at the Weeravila Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, a new library and counseling center were opened on 10.06.2023 under the leadership of Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr.Thushara Upuldeniya. Additional Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr.Chandana [......]

2023-07-19T12:53:09+05:30June 19, 2023|

Presentation of Official Medal and Scarf to 04th Scout Camp

With the aim of socializing inmates as better citizens, 04th Inmates Scout Camp organized by the Department of Prisons has been planned to be held at the Open Prison Camp- Pallekele from 01.04.2023 to 03.04.2023 with the participation of 500 inmates. Hon. Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional [......]

2023-07-15T13:47:52+05:30May 29, 2023|

Department of Prisons, Successfully Marks the Conclusion of the 4th Inmates Scout Camp.

On the occasion of the centenary of prison scouting which helps with the rehabilitation process of inmates to a great deal, 4th Inmates  Scout Camp organized by the Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Prisons was held at the Open Prison Camp-Pallekele from 01.04.2023 to 03.04.2023 under the supervision [......]

2023-07-15T13:42:00+05:30April 8, 2023|

The Department of Prisons, the Runner Up in the State Services Soft Ball Cricket Tournament

Sixty eight teams representing Sri Lankan States institutes, competed at the State Services Soft Ball Cricket Tournament and ultimately, the Department of Prisons and the Fire Services Department teams were qualified to the final match. Final match was held at the Colombo Shalika Ground on 12.01.2023 and after breathtaking [......]

2023-07-15T14:05:33+05:30January 27, 2023|

Passing out of newly appointed Prison Guards

Passing out Ceremony of recruit Prison Guards who were selected to vacancies existed at the Department of Prisons, took place at 10 A.M. on 28.12.2022 under the patronage of the Hon.Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs  and  Constitutional Reforms, President’s  Attorney, Dr.Wijedasa Rajapaksha and Hon. State Minister of Prison Affairs, [......]

2023-02-16T11:51:16+05:30December 28, 2022|
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