The Ceremony of Long Service Awards and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards of the University of Kelaniya was successfully held under the patronage of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on the 1^st of January 2026 at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall of the University.

The prime objective of the Ceremony, which has been held annually since 2007, was to appreciate the service of the academic & non-academic staff members during the previous year and encourage them further.

Professor J. M. D. Ariyarathna from the Department of Accountancy, Professor H. T. C. S. Abeysena from the Department of Public Health, Professor A. H. M. H. Abayarathna from the Department of History, and Professor E. M. Hewabowala from the Department of English received Emeritus Professor Awards from the University of Kelaniya.

Most Ven. Professor Malwane Chandraratana Thero from the Faculty of Humanities; Senior Professor C. D. S. Wettewa from the Faculty of Humanities; Cadre Chair and Senior Professor L. B. D. R. P. Wijesundara from the Faculty of Science; Senior Professor H. A. A. Swarnawathi from the Faculty of Humanities; Professor T. W. K. O. Nayanapriya from the Faculty of Social Sciences; Professor W. A. P. J. Premaratne from the Faculty of Science; Professor A. P. Amarasinghe from the Faculty of Social Sciences; Mr G. W. D. N. Sisira Kumara, Senior Lecturer (Grade I) from the Faculty of Social Sciences; Mr S. Manivannan, Deputy Registrar, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education; Mr N. N. Kandewatta, Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Ms H. D. A. P. Jayasinghe, Matron of the Medical Centre; Mr J. R. P. Lambert, Senior Pharmacist of the Medical Centre; Mr W. A. A. D. W. Kumaranatunga, Technical Officer (Grade I), Department of Physics and Electronics; Ms J. A. Fernando, Receptionist / Telephone Operator (Supra Grade), Faculty Office, Faculty of Medicine; Mr B. K. N. Priyadarshana, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies; Ms I. R. S. Wasana, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Department of Geography; Ms D. N. S. Fernando, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Department of Medical Microbiology; Ms B. G. P. Wijesinghe, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Faculty Office, Faculty of Science; Mr G. D. L. P. Ranasinghe, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Academic Establishment Division; Ms M. M. C. U. Gunaratne, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Payments Division; Ms P. K. Nawaratne, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Payments Division; Mr L. G. C. S. Ranasinghe, Full-Time Subwarden (Grade I), Student Welfare Division; Mr T. K. R. Jayalath, Management Assistant (Store Keeper) (Grade II), Supplies Division; and Mr T. V. D. S. J. Vitharana, Supervisor – Maintenance (Grade III), Works Division received Bronze Plated Medals and Certificates for 25 Years of Continuous Service under the Long Service Awards category.

Most Ven. Senior Professor Makuruppe Dhammananda Thero from the Faculty of Humanities;  Cadre Chair and Senior Professor U. R. Hewawitanagamage from the Faculty of Humanities; Senior Professor Uditha Garusinghe from the Faculty of Humanities; Senior Professor G. A. S. M. Ganehiarachchi from the Faculty of Science; Professor M. G. Kularatne from the Faculty of Social Sciences; Professor R. M. C. S. Ratnayake from the Faculty of Science; Professor A. P. R. Wickramarachchi, Faculty of Science; Dr. R. L. C. S. Pushpakumara, Senior Lecturer (Grade I) from the Faculty of Computing and Technology; Mr J. Munasinghe, Senior Lecturer ( Grade I) from the Faculty of Science; Mr. E. A. A. D. Edirisinghe, Senior Lecturer (Grade I) from the Faculty of Science; Mr J. A. Saman, Senior Staff Technical Officer, Faculty of Medicine; Mr K. M. P. K. Perera, Senior Staff Computer Operator, Academic Division; Mr S. M. U. P. Subasinghe, Senior Staff Management Assistant, Supplies Division; Ms S. P. Madampage, Senior Staff Assistant / Library Services, The Library; Mr K. H. P. S. Kumara, Senior Staff Management Assistant (Shroff), Faculty of Medicine; Mr L. D. M. Sanjeewan, Library Information Assistant (Grade I), The Library; Mr M. A. P. Marasinghe, Lab Assistant (Special Grade), Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine; Mr H. N. Chandrasiri, Works Aide, Works Division; and Mr B. L. Rajapaksha, Works Aide (Special Grade), Works Division received Silver Plated Medals and Certificates for 30 Years of Continuous Service under the Long Service Awards category.

Cadre Chair and Senior Professor P. A. Paranagama from the Faculty of Science; Senior Professor S. R. D. Kalingamudali from the Faculty of Science; Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne from the Faculty of Science; Cadre Chair and Senior Professor R. M. P. F. Ratnayake from the Faculty of Humanities; Senior Professor W. U. Chandrasekara from the Faculty of Science; Assistant Professor M. A. Punyasena from the Faculty of Science; Dr N. P. W. B. V. K. Senanayake, Senior Lecturer (Grade I) from the Faculty of Science; Mr K. D. Jayanayake, Senior Assistant Registrar (Library Services), The Library; Ms A. M. D. T. I. Chandani, Senior Staff Assistant / Library Services, The Library; and Mr K. C. R. Fernando, Works Aide, Academic Division received Gold Plated Medals and Certificates for 35 Years of Continuous Service under the Long Service Awards category.  

Senior Professor W. A. Weerasooriya from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Mr M. D. Weerasinghe, Wors Aide of the Academic Division received Plaques and Certificates for 40 Years of Continuous Service under the Long Service Awards category.

Ms M. M. N. T. K. Yalagama, Deputy Registrar, Academic Establishment Division; Mr A. H. Dileep, Programmer Cum System Analyst, Faculty of Science; Mr D. I. K. Solangarachchi, System Engineer, Faculty of Medicine; Ms E. M. N. D. Ekanayaka, Assistant Student Counsellor, Faculty of Medicine; Ms R. M. P. S. M. Rathnayaka, Assistant Student Counselor, Faculty of Science; Mr I. R. P. Wijewardhana, Sub Warden (Special Grade), Student Welfare Division; Ms R. S. Hettiarachchi, Sub Warden (Special Grade), Student Welfare Division; Ms S. D. K. M. Kumari, Sub Warden (Special Grade), Student Welfare Division; Mr L. G. C. S. Ranasinghe, Sub Warden (Grade I), Student Welfare Division; Mr A. M. C. Kumara, Sub Warden (Grade I) Student Welfare Division; Ms H. M. S. K. Herath, Sub Warden (Grade I), Student Welfare Division; Ms A. K. R. Madhumali, Sub Warden (Grade II), Student Welfare Division; Ms W. A. S. L. Wijesekara, Management Assistant (Grade I), General Administration; Ms Ama Abayawardana, Management Assistant (Grade III) Accounts Branch; Mr E. G. R. Chaminda, Driver (Special Grade), Transport Division; Mr J. L. S. N. K. Liyanage, Driver (Grade I), Transport Division; Mr G. C. P. Gunasekara, Driver (Grade I), Transport Division; Mr R. M. C. B. Rathnayaka, Driver (Grade II), Transport Division; Mr H. M. R. B. Herath, Driver (Grade II), Transport Division; and Mr Y. R. I. G. N. Rajarathna, Works Aide (Grade II), General Administration received certificates under the category, Vice-chancellor’s Awards for Executive Officers, Academic Support Staff and Non-academic Staff in 2025.

Mr S. K. Senevirathna, Staff Technical Officer (Grade I), Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Mr D. D. D. Withanage, Sub Warden (Grade I), Faculty of Medicine received Bronze Medals and certificates under the category, Vice-chancellor’s Awards for Executive Officers, Academic Support Staff and Non-academic Staff in 2025.

Mr R. D. R. Dananjaya, Management Assistant (Grade I), Student Welfare Division; Mr. M. G. K. D. Buddhi Kumara, Management Assistant (Grade III) HRIS Unit; Mr D. G. P. I. Arachchi,  Marshal (Grade II), Faculty of Computing and Technology; and Mr B. P. A. Gunasekara, Office Aide, Career Guidance Unit received Silver Medals and certificates under the category, Vice-chancellor’s Awards for Executive Officers, Academic Support Staff and Non-academic Staff in 2025.

Mr D. M. N. Bandara, Chief Security Officer, University of Kelaniya; Ms D. B. W. P. Savindhi, Technical Officer (Grade I) ICT Center; Mr T. G. D. Samanthilaka, Technical Officer (Grade I), ICT Center; Mr A. T. Kannangara, Technical Officer (Grade I), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science; Mr S. A. A. K. Sooriyaarachchi, Technical Officer (Grade I), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science; Mr W. M. J. M. Welagedara, Technical Officer (ICT) (Grade III), Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science; Ms M. B. Soolangaarachchige, Technical Officer (ICT) (Grade III), Examination Unit, Faculty of Medicine; Ms J. A. P. Madhushani, Technical Officer (ICT) (Grade III), Faculty of Medicine; and Mr H. P. N. Karunathilaka, Laboratory Attendant (Grade II), ICT Center received Gold Medals and certificates under the category, Vice-chancellor’s Awards for Executive Officers, Academic Support Staff and Non-academic Staff in 2025.

Mr K. K. K. Dharmathilaka, Registrar, University of Kelaniya; Ms. H. K. D. W. M. S. K. Hapuhinna, Deputy Registrar, Academic Division; and Mr. W. M. M. G. C. Mahakumbura, Assistant Network Manager, Faculty of Medicine received plaques and certificates under the category, Vice-chancellor’s Awards for Executive Officers, Academic Support Staff and Non-academic Staff in 2025.

The library staff, including Ms. C. M. Abeygunasekara, Dr. R. A. A. S Ranaweera, Dr W. M. T. D. Ranasinghe, Ms A. S Rubasinghe, Dr. M. P. L. R. Marasinghe, Mr R. M. D. P Rathnayaka, and Mr M. A. K. S. Munasinghe were appreciated during the ceremony in recognition of professional commitment, accuracy and impartiality demonstrated in validating the research and publications submitted by academic staff for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award 2025 and previous years by the Senior and Assistant Librarians of Main Library of the University.

 

Senior Professor C. D. S. Wettewe, Director of the Career Guidance Unit; Senior Professor P. A. S. Edirisinghe, Director of the Centre for Gender Studies; Dr C. W. Subasinghe, Director of the Centre for Sustainability Solutions; Dr H. A. K. S. Sanjeewani, Director of the Centre for Social Reconciliation; Senior Lecturer R. S. G. Rajapaksha, Director of the Communication & Media Unit; Dr S. A. C. L. Senarath, Director of the Staff Development Unit of the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies (Coordinator); Dr J. A. C. B. Jayasinghe, Director of the Internship and Career Development Centre (FCMS); Dr G. H. B. A. de Silva, Director of the Digital Communications Centre; Dr. K. R. N. Harshani, Director of the Kalana Mithuru Sewana; and Dr R. R. L. U. I. Rajapaksha, Director of the Centre for the data Science & Artificial Inteligence (CDS-AI) received plaques and certificates under the commendations for Successful Directors of the Centers/ Units in 2025.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025 honored outstanding contributions to the university's digital presence by recognizing the most impactful websites across several categories. In the Best Centre/Unit/Division category, the Centre for Sustainability Solutions, the Research Council and the Staff Development Centre secured first, second and third places, respectively, while the Ethics Review Committee, Floriculture Research Centre, Centre for International Affairs, and Centre for Social Reconciliation received commendations. The Department of Industrial Management topped the Best Department category, followed by the Department of Philosophy in second place and the Department of Human Resource Management in third. The Department of Archaeology, Department of Finance, Department of Hindi, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Department of Political Science, and the Software Engineering Teaching Unit received commendations under the same category. In the Best Postgraduate Institute Website category, the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology and the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies were commended. The Best Faculty Website Award was secured by the Faculty of Computing and Technology, while the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences received commendations under the Best Faculty Website category. Further, Mr R. H. U. Jayantha, Classroom Booking System; IPRC Conference, Faculty of Graduate Studies; Mr M. A. K. S. Munasinghe, The Library; and Mr Dinuranga Buddhikumara, UOK Admin Services were commended under the Web Category of the Outstanding Service.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025 also honored outstanding contributions in bringing honour to the University by winning prestigious national/international awards in 2025. Emeritus Professor Janaka de Silva, Cadre Chair and Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Cadre Chair Senior Professor Ananda Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Cadre Chair and Senior Professor Asitha de Silva, Cadre Chair and Professor Sachith Mettananda, Professor Anuradhani Kasturiratne, and Professor Nayana Gunathilaka received commendations in recognition of being ranked among the top 2% in the World in the Elsevier list of highly cited Scientists for 2024 (Published in September 2025). Prof. M. B. K. C. Dayasiri from the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine was commended in recognition of receiving the Taylor & Fransis Prize for the Best Oral Presentation at the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT) Scientific Congress held in Malaysia. Dr J. A. K. P. Jayasooriya Menike from the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities received commendations in recognition of receiving the Regional World Sinologists Conference Organization Award presented by the World Sinology Center of Beijing Language and Culture University, China. Ms R. K. N. D. Darshani from the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies was commended in recognition of being the ‘Sustainability Diplomacy Icon Leader – High Award Honours’ in the event organized by the Sri Lanka -United Nations Friendship Organization (SUNFO) Global Federation. Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science received commendations in recognition of winning prestigious national award for Competitive Research Grants and SUSRED Awards organized by National Science Foundation held in July 2025. Senior Professor M. D. P. Gunawardhana from the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Sciences, received commendations in recognition of receipt of State Literary Award for 2024 for the Best Original Academic Research Text. Senior Professor J. A. Liyanage from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, was commended in recognition of receiving SUSRED award from the National Science Foundation in recognition of the supervision of the PhD. Senior Professor N. Jayathilaka from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science received commendation in recognition of winning prestigious national award for Competitive Research Grants and SUSRED Awards organized by National Science Foundation held in July 2025. Prof. D. S. G. Mettananda from the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine was recognized for receiving Dr Kumaradasa Rajasuriya Award for the best paper in Tropical Medicine awarded in the Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association 2025. Cadre Chair and Senior Professor M. N. Chandrathilake, Dean. Faculty of Medicine; Prof. W. N. S.Perera, Faculty of Medicine; Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara, Faculty of Science; Prof. K. G. H. D. Weerasinghe, Dean, Faculty of Computing & Technology; Dr R. L. C. S. Pushpakumara, Faculty of Computing & Technology; Dr C. W. Subasinghe, Faculty of Medicine, Dr A. A. L. K. Athauda, Faculty of Medicine; and Dr A. K. Jeewandara, Faculty of Computing & Technology, were commended in recognition of significant effort and teamwork for the receipt of Gold Award to the Faculty of Computing & Technology for the Best Government Institution that contributes to the Environment while the Faculty of Medicine received a Merit Award in the same category at the Award Ceremony organized by the Central Environmental Authority CEA under Ministry of Environment in Year 2025. Prof. G. P. G. M. D. Hapugoda, Molecular Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine was appreciated in recognition of a SUSRED award from the National Science Foundation for co-supervision of a PhD. Prof. P. A. D. H. N. Gunathilaka, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, was commended in recognition of receiving SUSRED Awards and seven NRC Merit Awards. Professor K. P. R. N. Attanayake, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science was acknowledged in recognition of receiving NSF Research award for grants completed in 2019 for Scientific Excellence and NSF research Award for grants completed in 2023 – certificate of commendation. Professor D. A. D. A. Daranagama, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science was recognized for securing the Young Scientists Award presented by the Institute of Biology(IOB), Sri Lanka. Dr A. W. A. P. L. Wanigasooriya, Department of Library & Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences was admired for receiving the Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award 2024 presented by Emerald Insight Publishing. Dr K. R. N. Harshani, Department of Library & Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences was appreciated in recognition of receiving ‘MSU President’s Awards 2025 honour Alumni under the category of ‘Academic Excellence’. Emeritus Professor H. J. de Silva, Cadre Chair and Senior Professor A. R. Wickremasinghe, Prof. K. T. A. A. Kasturiratne, Prof. W. M. M. L. Chandradasa, Dr R. P. Wanigatunge, and Dr A. A. L. K. Athauda, were commended in recognition of receiving Presidential Awards for Scientific Publications in 2021, awarded by the National Research Council in 2025. Moreover, Prof. A. C. de Alwis, Dr C. C. Jayasundara, and Dr A. K. A. B. Baminiwatta received appreciation in recognition of receiving CVCD Awards for Excellence in Research, made in 2025.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025 also honoured academics for excellence in research, innovation and creative works in 2025. From the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Professor H. A. K. N. S. Surangi was awarded as the researcher with the highest number of publications in indexed journals. Ms E. Rebecca and Ms R. K. N. D. Darshani won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Young Researchers in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, while Dr H. M. S. V. Silva, Ms W. B. M. D. Basnayake, Ms N. P. K. Ekanayake, Ms G. S. Malalage, Ms W. M. H. K. Bandara,and Mr H. M. M. N. Herath from the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies received Merit Awards under the same category. Prof. H. A. K. N. S. Surangi and Prof. W. M. C. B. Wanninayake won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Researchers in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, while Prof. M. P. N. Janadari, Dr S. S. J. Patabendige, Dr H. M. T. S. Herath, Dr G. H. B. A. de Silva, and Dr M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage from the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies received Merit Awards under the same category.

From the Faculty of Computing & Technology, Dr. P. W. Samarasekere was awarded as the recipient of the highest amount of external research grants, while Prof. S. R. Liyanage and Dr T. Sharmilan received Merit Awards under the same category. Both Dr N. M. Hakmanage and Dr W. D. C. Udayanga secured first place, followed by Dr T. Sharmilan in second place under the Outstanding Young Researchers category in the Faculty of Computing and Technology. Dr R. R. L. U. I. Rajapaksha and Prof. S. R. Liyanage won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Researchers in the Faculty of Computing and Technology, while Dr P. W. Samarasekere and Dr S. M. Pathirana received Merit Awards under the same category.

From the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ms G. B. I. Weerasinghe and Mr P. P. G. Jayathilake won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Young Researchers in the Faculty of Social Sciences, while Dr A. W. A. P. L. Wanigasooriya was recognized as the Outstanding Researcher in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

From the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. D. S. G. Mettananda was awarded as the researcher with the highest number of publications in indexed journals, while Prof. G. P. G. M. D. Hapugoda received a Merit Award for being the recipient of the highest amount of external research grants. Prof. P. A. D. H. N. Gunathilaka and Dr A. K. A. B. Baminiwatta won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Young Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, while Dr H. K. Pathiraja, Dr K. K. M. Fernando, and Dr K. W. S. M. Wijayawardhana from the Faculty of Meidicine received Merit Awards under the same category. Prof. D. S. G. Mettananda and Prof. M. B. K. C. Dayasiri won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, while Prof.  K. C. D. Mettananda, Prof. W. M. M. L. Chandradasa, Prof. S. T. de Silva, Dr A. G. P. M. Padeniya, Dr C. W. Subasinghe from the Faculty of Medicine received Merit Awards under the same category.

From the Faculty of Science, Prof. K. P. R. N. Attanayake was awarded as the researcher with the highest number of publications in indexed journals. Dr J.N. Dahanayaka was recognized as the recipient of the highest amount of external research grants in the Faculty of Science, while Prof. D. S. M. de Silva, Prof. K. P. R. N. Aththanayaka, Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara, Prof. D. A. D. A. Daranagama, and Dr D. D. C. de S. Wanniarachchi recieved Merit Awards under the same category. Dr. K. C. Ayanthi and Prof. D. A. D. A. Daranagama won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Young Researchers in the Faculty of Science, while Prof. I. U. Hewapathirana, Dr A. G. M. J. Gunaratna, Dr J. N. Dahanayake, Dr K. Subasinghe, Dr B. M. T. Kumarika, Dr H. M. T. R. Samarakoon, Dr K. R. T. V. Mahanama, and Dr P. L. A. K. Piyumal from the Faculty of Science received Merit Awards under the same category. Prof. K. P. R. N. Attanayake and Prof. J. A. Liyanage won the first and second places, respectively, for the Outstanding Researchers in the Faculty of Science, while Prof. L. D. Amarasinghe, Prof. W. M. J. I. Wijayanayake, Prof. R. A. S. P. Senanayake, Prof. U. P. K. Epa, Prof. D. S. M. de Silva, Prof. B. T. S. D. P. Kannangara, Prof. W. A. P. J. Premaratne, Prof. R. M. C. S. Rathnayake, Prof. V. P. A. Weerasinghe, Prof. C. S. K. Rajapakse, Prof. K. M. D. C. Jayathilaka, Prof. I. V. N. Rathnayake, Prof. N. V. Chandrasekara, Prof. W. M. A. P. Halmillawewa, Prof. M. P. Deeyamulla, Prof. R. P. G. K. Rajapaksha, Dr K. K. K. R. Perera, Dr R. A. C. P. Rajapaksha, Dr L. P. N. D. Premarathna, Dr H. M. Herath, Dr B. G. N. Sewwandi, Dr R. P. Wanigatunge, Dr C. C. Kadigamuwa, Dr K.H.W.L. de Silva, Mr P. P. G. D. Asanka, and Ms C. R. Oruthotaarachchi from the Faculty of Science received Merit Awards under the same category.

The academics, attached to the Centre for Gender Studies, namely, Prof. P. A. S. Edirisinghe, Director; Dr H. R. S. Sulochani, Deputy Director; Dr A. K. Jeewandara, Faculty Representative -  FCT; and Ms K. A. H. N. Karunanayake, Coordinator, were appreciated with a special award with regard to the highest amount of external research funding received for a multi-disciplinary project involving more than one Faculty.

During the event, university-wide awards were also awarded. Accordingly, Senior Pofessor S. R. D. Kalingamudali, Senior Professor L. B. D. R. P. Wijesundera, Prof. K. M. D. C. Jayathilaka, Prof. A. L. A. K. Ranaweera, Dr. J. A. Senevirathna, and Dr. P. L. A. K. Piyumal secured first place as the Best Innovators/Inventors in the University, as a group, followed by Prof. B. M. Jayawardhana in second place, and Mr M. A. K. S. Munasinghe in third place.  Mr N. N. C. S. Cooray was awarded as the academic with the most outstanding creative production in the university, while Prof. K. P. R. N. Attanayaka was awarded as the academic with the most outstanding creative literary work in the university. Professor M. D. P. Gunawardhana was awarded as the Best Promoter of international relations in the university. Professor K. C. D. Mettananda was awarded as the researcher with the most publications from university (internal) research grants. The Faculty of Science was honoured as the faculty with the highest number of research papers presented in research conferences/symposia organized by it and its departments/centers/units.

Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC); Deans of Faculties; Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies; Acting Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaelogy; Librarian; Registrar; and Bursar were among the participants of this special ceremony. All the awards, medals, and certificates were distributed by the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva. 

 

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