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The discussions covered potential investments and collaboration in agriculture, tourism and several other sectors.

The delegation included businessmen Attakorn Maensamut, Chamrus Visavachaipan, A K A Afreel and and L M Furhan.

Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake and Advisor Sugeeswara Senadhira also took part in the discussion. MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena recently spent the time with the visually impaired, hearing impaired and speech impaired children of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.

He inquired about the issues pertaining to them and served them with refreshment. Each year, the Prime Minister makes a habit of allocating his time for the children of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.

The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana is the first school in Sri Lanka dedicated to the education of children with special needs.

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It is the belief of the Hindus the world over that the spiritual redemption is found through performing rituals for Lord Shiva and capturing the essence and spiritual significance of this holy night to seek blessings for victory of positivity over negativity.

Sri Lankan Hindus also inherit a long tradition of interacting with all races, religions and cultures. Let us make all the lives happy on this Maha Shivaratri Day by living the life in accordance with that rich inheritance. In the same way, let us shine the light of Maha Shivaratri on the spirit and efforts to take the country forward by rebuilding in the face of the current situations.

I wish that it will be a meaningful festival while the hopes and insp MORE >>

The woman in the Sri Lankan society always held a unique position. She was the pride of the nation and on past occasions she reigned the nation and took the leadership in politics and in many other spheres in society. The woman who acts steadfastly in the face of crisis is the strength of the family, society and the country.

Women who represent 52% of the total population work with great dedication in relation to the development of the country. We need to pay more attention to the problems she faces at school, home, workplace and on the road as she portrays her role as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, citizen and social worker. It is the responsibility of the entire society to protect the rights of women who sacrifice t MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stressed the need for case studies on major power projects to prevent under utilization of capacity. Addressing the AICPA & CIMA Convocation 2024, he said qualified chartered global management accountants have an important role as future business leaders of the country.

Recalling that Victoria hydroelectricity project completed 40 years was the most expensive plan undertaken by the country, he said that it’s power generation is only 80% of the full capacity. If the full capacity was used it could have saved vast amount of money now spent for high cost power generation from diesel or coal, he said.

The Prime Minister said that CIMA members known as Chartered Global Management  MORE >>

We have creative writers among us who can amaze the world…

It is a pleasure to see a book launch with maximum participation by readers...

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that we have various creative writers among us who can amaze the world and further he stated that an attractive language is like a continuously flowing river. Actually it is a pleasure to see a book launch with the participation of maximum number of book lovers, he said.

He expressed these views at the event held at the Colombo Public Library recently (29.02.2024) on the book launch of “Tharu Yathura” written by the Prime Minister’s Media Secretary Lalith Rohana Liyanage.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena handed over laptops to software engineering students at a function held at the Temple Trees yesterday (February 29).

Japanese IT University has provided free laptops to software engineering students of newly-established Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI), with the contribution of funds from Japan.

The Prime Minister attended the ceremony and handed over laptops to several students marking the importance of this significance gesture to bridge the digital gap and his LNBTI’s unwavering commitment to enhancing student access to technology.

Acting Japanese ambassador, Katsuki Kotaro and the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Anura Dissanayake handed over la MORE >>

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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 >>

’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 >>

A group including Parliamentarian Mr. Yadamini Gunawardena participated in this event. MORE >>

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 >>

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 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 >>

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.

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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 >>

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 >>