Notice to the Writers and the Book Publishers on the State Literary Awards Ceremony organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Panel of Literature.
Children's Books of more than 16 pages and other books of more than 49 pages, first published in Sinhala, Tamil or English languages during the period of 01st January 2024 to 31st December 2024 will be reviewed in this awards ceremony.
Among these books, the State Panel of Literature itself will receive books registered with the Department of National Archives for reviewing. Click Below for The list of these books
Received & Registered books - Click Below
With a view to streamlining the process of reviewing, opportunity is available for the writers and the publishers from 08th April 2025 to hand over their books directly to the Department of Cultural Affairs, which have not been included in this book list.
Three (03) printed copies of each book could be sent by registered post or could be handed over along with the duly filled application prepared as per the specimen application given below to, the Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, 8th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla before 10th May 2025.
For further details please contact: Secretary, State Panel of Literature on 011- 2872030.
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