Prime Minister visits Mandaram Nuwara without prior notice

People requested to protect culture and promote tourism

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met the residents of Mandaram Nuwara today (2024.01.15) without prior notice.

They exchanged many views with the Prime Minister on matters affecting the area, infrastructure and tourism.

They pointed out strongly the need for an economic center to transport the harvest , including vegetables, to the main market without expiring.

Further they pointed out the lack of many infrastructures including a playground for children and youth to play, drinking water and road facilities.

They said that since they are working to protect the most beautiful and unique mountain area of Sr MORE >>

Thai Pongal Day Message

’Thaipongal’, which is a national festival showcasing the excellence of Hindu culture that inherits an agricultural economy, embodies the core values based on peace, unity, and compassion.

This harvest festival, during which the Tamil farmers, having a belief in the traditional lifestyle that is bound up with nature, extend their gratitude to the sun for a rich harvest, will be a reflection of the lifeblood of the nation.

It will be a motivation for the active concept of food security and rural revitalization in the face of the current situation.

I extend my greetings to the people all over the world who are celebrating the Thai Pongal festival, marking the dawn of a prosperous new y MORE >>

Public service is the backbone of a country - Prime Minister

The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena mentioned that Public service is the backbone of a country during the administrative Grama Niladhari appointment ceremony held at Temple Trees today (2024.01.12).

Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister stated that-

Most of the government officials forget the responsibility of the Grama Niladhari officer. Not only government officials but also politicians forget the responsibilities of them. The country we inherit, its history and the development was protected by the rural regime that started from the village.

At that time, we were not equipped with an air force, but our kings created defense systems that could protect our four borders. Our rural le MORE >>

123rd Birth Anniversary of National Hero Philip Gunawardena, Founder of Sri Lanka Socialist Movement

Today (2024.01.11),flower tributes were paid at the Philip Gunawardena Samadhi located in Avissawella Boralugoda under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, leader of the People’s United Front, on the 123rd birthday of the founder of the Sri Lanka Socialist Movement, Mr. Philip Gunawardena

Former Minister Githanjana Gunawardena, Member of Parliament Yadamini Gunawardena and family members, people’s representatives, P.U.F Party members, friends and others joined this event. MORE >>

Chinese Prime Minister greets Premier Dinesh Gunawardena

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang offered best wishes to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena for New Year, which China considers most auspicious ’Year of the Dragon’.

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Shenhong called on the Prime Minister at the Temple Trees Office in Colombo today (January 9) to handover the special greeting card from the Chinese Premier.

Ambassador Qi Shenhong said he was pleased to see the resilience of Sri Lanka to overcome difficulties and assured China’s continuous support to Sri Lanka’s efforts to modernized agriculture.

Chinese Ambassador said China would commence a program of sharing Chinese expertise on development of hi-yielding rice with Sri Lan MORE >>

Congratulations from the Prime Minister to Mrs. Sheikh Hasina who was re-elected as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

January 8, 2024
Hon Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Honourable Prime Minister,

I offer my heartfelt congratulations to you on the resounding victory of Awami League which assures your third consecutive term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

As close South Asian neighbours with deep friendship and close ties, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are committed to work together to overcome challenges faced by us and explore new opportunities for cooperation.

I look forward to continuously work with you to further promote the strong, longstanding bilateral ties that are built on the foundation of shared beliefs and principles.

Honourable Prime Minister, pleas MORE >>

A special Aswesuma unit for each divisional secretariat.

A special discussion was held today (2024.01.08) at Temple Trees regarding the implementation and recovery of Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Scheme.

It was decided to resolve all appeals for the year 2023 by January 31st 2024, to call for new appeals for the second round by the first week of February 2024, to create a special appeals unit for each divisional secretariat and to appoint an officer for it at the village level.

The Prime Minister who spoke at the meeting said:

“A large number of people had doubts and fears that they would not get Aswesuma benefits. Everyone, including the district governors, implemented the resolution well, despite many problems. All the concerned officers including the  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena unveiled the statue of Siri Devamitta Dhammapala Thera at Maha Bodhi Agrasravaka Maha Vihara...

The unveiling of the statue of Siri Devamitta Dhammapala Thera, the first statue of Anagarika Dharmapala’s monastic life, has taken place today (2024.01.05) at Maha Bodhi Agrasravaka Maha Vihara, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

This event was organized for the 74th birthday celebration of Ven Banagala Upatissa Thera, President of Sri Lanka Maha Bodhi Association, Chief Incumbent of Maha Bodhi Agrasravaka Maha Viharaya, Chief Incumbent of Sanchi Chethiyagiri Viharaya, Chief Sanghanayaka of Japan.

Maha Sangha, other religious leaders, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe, Members of Parliament Roshan Ranasinghe, Yadamini Gunawardena, Indian D MORE >>

United Nations to assist reforms, digitalization and poverty eradication programs in Sri Lanka – UN Assistant Secretary General

United Nations Assistant Secretary General (ASG) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Director for Asia and the Pacific, Kanni Wignaraja expressed appreciation over the reforms undertaken for sociopolitical development in Sri Lanka and assured continuous assistance under the UNDP.

When she called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (January 4), she lauded the Prime Minister’s role in ensuring empowerment of downtrodden people of Sri Lanka. “We highly appreciate your consistent policy to work for uplifting the marginalized people of the country that you have carried out that for the last 30 or 40 years,” she said.

She called on to discuss Sri Lanka’s develop MORE >>

Prime Minister thanks New Zealand Envoy for his contributions for strengthening bilateral ties

The outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner Michael Appleton paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on Tuesday (January 2). He thanked the government for its decision to reopen its Embassy in New Zealand shortly.

He said Sri Lanka has achieved remarkable recovery to face the Covid 19 challenges and the unprecedented economic crisis. “When I arrived in Sri Lanka 3 years ago, the country was reeling under the impact of Covid pandemic and I had to stay in a hotel room under quarantine. Now at the time I am leaving, the tourists are arriving in large numbers as you have managed the crisis well,” High Commissioner Appleton said. He thanked the Prime Minister for the continuous c MORE >>

The Treasury has been allowed pay off debts of the Pensioner’s Fund and made it independent - Prime Minister

We have already moved forward from the past. We have to step into the future from the present

The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena announced that the Pensioner’s Fund and made it independent."We have already moved forward from the past and we have to step into the future from the present", he added. He expressed these views today (01.01.2024) at the Prime Minister’s Office, Colombo, after religious rites at the start of the New Year’s official activities. Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Anura Dissanayake delivered the welcome speech and subsequently, the Public Servant’s Pledge was taken place..

Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister stated that-

We all are de MORE >>

Happy New Year 2024

Wishing all of you a prosperous and happy new year 2024.

The necessary measures have been taken in this year’s budget to launch the government’s procedure to create a country with new hopes.

In line with the last year, let us all work together with dedication for a prosperous future in a disciplined and democratic society by helping to implement the challenging program of creating a new era in all economic, political, social and cultural fields.

In this new year, I recollect with gratitude the challenging work done by our farmers in the face of the food and economic crisis faced by the country last year.

We are determined to move the country towards a productive economy by e MORE >>

We have taken over the responsibility to get the country out of turmoil... - Prime Minister

Our exams should be transformed into exams that can overcome new challenges...

The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardena mentioned that the government has taken the responsibility to get the country out of its turmoil. Further he stated that the system of exams should be transformed into exams that can overcome new challenges . The Prime Minister expressed these views while participating the event of vesting the new post office at Rukmalgama, Pannipitiya to the public on 30.12.2023.

Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister stated that;

The wealth of experience of the elderly should be bequeathed to the future generation. We have the responsibility to dedicate ourselves to uplift their welfare,  MORE >>

Prime Minister welcomes new Indian High Commissioner and assures continuous cooperation

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (December 29). They held a detailed discussion on economic ties and cooperation between the two countries and examined ways and means of expediting the proposed joint projects.

They discussed the possibility of more Indian investments in the energy sector including solar and wind power, joint projects on Trincomalee oil storage tanks, ports, railways and other sectors.

The Prime Minister thanked India for the assistance provided to Sri Lanka to face the current economic crisis by extending debt restructuring facilities and providing relief material, food and medicine and also for the support given to  MORE >>

Prime Minister congratulates Greek PM on his electoral victory

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis who has been elected for a new term after the resounding victory of the ruling party at the general elections held yesterday (Dec 26).

Following is the Message of Congratulations;

Hon Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece
Honourable Prime Minister,

On behalf of the Government and the people of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and on my personal behalf I offer heartfelt congratulations to you on your resounding victory at the general elections and offer my best wishes to your new term as Prime Minister of Greece.

I look forward to continuous MORE >>

Christmas Message

The Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ provides a strong foundation for a society that values human dignity and humanity. The Teachings of Jesus Christ contains a vision to look at the world realistically with love, kindness, and mercy.

The Christmas is an occasion for a new beginning towards creating economically prosperous Sri Lanka that is abundant with harvest and conflicts are resolved by eliminating hatred and cruelty in accordance with the teachings of Jesus, who professed the wonderful lesson of sharing kindness to entire human race, animals, and even the environment.

I wish everybody a joyful Christmas in which we abide by the wonderful lessons of peace, harmony and equality, while refrai MORE >>