Open Invitation to Professional and Amateur Photographers and the General Public to Contribute to the “National Visual Chronicle” on Cyclone Ditwah
The President’s Media Division, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, is compiling a National Visual Chronicle documenting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery process. Accordingly, the President’s Media Division invites professional and amateur photographers as well as the public to submit relevant photographs.
This initiative is being carried out under the Government programme for the documentation and preservation of photographs capturing significant historical events in Sri Lanka.
In this context, plans are underway to hold this National Photography Exhibition from 13 to 17 February 2026 at the premises of the Lotus Tower, Colombo.
Photographs reflecting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting disaster on daily life, emergency relief efforts provided to affected communities, initiatives aimed at recovery and restoration, safe shelters established for displaced persons and the rebuilding of livelihoods can be submitted.
A special committee will select suitable photographs. The selected images will be displayed to the public at the National Exhibition and included in the official photo book. In addition, they will be featured in a online visual archive together with relevant information on image credits and copyright information.
Photographs can be submitted on or before 16 January 2026 via:
* WhatsApp: +94 71 985 9461
* Website: www.regeneration.gov.lk
* Email: pmdphotoal@gmail.com
Alternatively, printed photographs may be handed over to:
The Photography Unit,
President’s Media Division
4th Floor, Standard Chartered Building,
Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01.
Further information can be accessed by scanning the QR code attached herewith.
Each photograph submitted must be accompanied by the following details:
* Name of the photographer
* Location (District / Town / Village)
* Date (or approximate date)
* A brief description of the subject of the photograph
The President’s Media Division respectfully requests all contributors to ensure that the dignity and rights of affected individuals and communities are fully respected. In particular, photographs depicting loss of life, injuries or children must be submitted only with the consent of the relevant parties and with due regard to human dignity and ethical responsibility.
President’s Media Division (PMD)
07-01-2026
Click Below for Online Submission
Sinhala , Tamil Details are attached Below


