Sri Lanka National Archives

Committed to preserving the memory of the nation. Official account of the Department of National Archives, Sri Lanka.

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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...

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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.

[Azusa Kubota Tachiiri @AzusaKubota]

#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: https://t.co/Y6kKCeUL0L

@UNDPCrisis @UNDPasiapac @alexanderdecroo @shokonoda @kanniwignaraja @UNSriLanka @ADB_HQ @EU_in_Sri_Lanka @WorldBankGroup @ADPCnet

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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!

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@AJEnglish @UNESCO @MAFrancheUN @ICArchiv @CERorganization @jica_direct_en @aitkenspence @DGLofSL @unescoindia

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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...

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

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.

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

@Kauship1 See for more details:
https://t.co/IlZV3gB5oQ
https://t.co/3XamkS1Ww0

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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.
https://t.co/QjtIkw4OtY

[Ada Derana Biz @adaderana_biz]

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Entrusts Over a Century of Business History to the National Archives

Read more : https://t.co/EODt0Twkr9

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

https://t.co/JocqJibC4K 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!

[N. V. Nugawela @nvnugawela]

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: https://t.co/T4FooWVupz

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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: https://t.co/JocqJibC4K

[Rohan Samarajiva @samarajiva]

" 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."

https://t.co/i2J6zWxNyO via @lirneasia

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

Become and Archival Conservator!

Deadline: 27.02.2026

See details: https://t.co/a0QmnqEpay

https://t.co/2fuFYo1axt

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

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

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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: [email protected].

https://t.co/7sC2LwT9nt

[Azzam Ameen @AzzamAmeen]

🆘 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.

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

ලේඛන අධිශීතකරණය සඳහා හදිසි ආයාචනයක්

ගංවතුරෙන��� 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

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

Follow our WhatsApp Channel on the preservation of wet records - https://t.co/F53ShQQKb9

Read our guidelines -
1. Sinhala: https://t.co/mePkZUpxjV
2. Tamil: https://t.co/V5hHvRb6nw
3. English: https://t.co/yNlQre9rAe

#DITWAHRECOVERY #WETRECORDS

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

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

[Sri Lanka National Archives @SL_Archives]

From 5 July 2025, we are open on Saturdays!

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