The newly appointed Country Director of Asian Development Bank for Sri Lanka Ms Shannon Cowlin and the accompanying delegation met with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on the 10th of February at the Prime Minister’s office.

Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister extended congratulations to the newly appointed Country Director and acknowledged the long-standing partnership with the Asian Development Bank. The Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for ADB Bank’s continued engagement and support aligned with Sri Lanka’s national development priorities.

The Prime Minister also conveyed gratitude for the timely assistance extended by ADB in response to Cyclone Ditwah, noting the importan MORE >>

A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held on the 09th of February at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with the participation of officials from the National Transport Commission and the Ministry of Education.

The authority for regulating school student transport has been vested with the National Transport Commission, and as the relevant draft of regulations have already been prepared, discussions were held on the provisions contained in these drafts as well as on new proposals that should be incorporated.

During the discussion, the attention was focused on meeting the emerging needs of transportation arising from the schoo MORE >>

Special Discussion was held under the patronage of the Prime Minister to Strengthen Vocational Education

Marking a major transformation in Sri Lanka’s vocational education sector, the Government has decided to develop and modernize 25 technical colleges located across all the 25 districts in line with contemporary global standards.

It was revealed at a special discussion held on 06th of February at the Parliamentary Complex, chaired by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with the Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Mr. Nalin Hewage.

Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized t MORE >>

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony to handover the refurbished Supreme Court complex for judicial proceedings, following its modernization with assistance from the Government of China.

The renovation project was carried out in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Justice of Sri Lanka, and the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

While preserving t MORE >>

The Governor of the of Gujarat, Mr. Acharya Devvrat, along with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Harsh Sanghvi, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on February 05 at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss the arrangements related to the exhibition of the Devnimori Sacred Relics of the Lord Buddha, which have been brought to Sri Lanka under the patronage of Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and the Government of India.

These sacred Bodily relics of the Loard Buddha were discovered during archaeological excavations conducted in the 1960s at the historic Devnimori site in Gujarat, the home state of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Until now, these relics had never been taken outside India. As a resul MORE >>

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will commence on February 17

No decision has been taken to curtail free education or to close the Jayewardenepura Faculty of Dental Sciences

Do not raise questions based on rumours in Parliament

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education has already commenced the distribution of Smart Boards required for the new education reforms, and that the collection of funds from parents at school level for this purpose must be stopped immediately. She further emphasized that no decision has been taken to curtail free education or to close the Jayewardenepura Faculty of Dental Sciences.

The Prime Minister made these r MORE >>

Prime Minister states at the Centenary Celebration of the National Institute of Mental Health

Steps has been taken to update the Mental Health Act after over-hundred-years

Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijayamuni

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that mental health care should be delivered through both institutional and community-based approaches, and that it is essential to change societal attitudes towards recipients of mental health services.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the centenary celebration of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Angoda, Sri Lanka’s premier institution in the field of mental health held on Februar MORE >>

The 78th National Independence Day is marked with renewed hope for freedom. We have now entered a new chapter with a people’s government formed through the collective will and effort of all citizens.

The Government has begun the task of building a nation for future generations, grounded in human values, strengthened by skills, and enriched by intellectual capacity. The time has come for every citizen to fulfil their responsibility to the motherland by contributing meaningfully to the building of a nation rooted in shared values.

We remain committed to achieving national priorities, including stabilizing the country on a strong economic foundation; advancing a new political vision that transforms political pra MORE >>

The decision has been finalized regarding the disputed module, and the Government has not incurred any loss due to the printing of modules

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will ensure that Grade 6 students are not subjected to any injustice, that a decision has already been taken regarding the disputed module, and that no financial loss has been incurred by the Government as a result of printing the modules.

The Prime Minister made these remarks February 03 in Parliament while responding to a question raised by the Opposition regarding the printing of textbooks and modules.

Elaborating further, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocation MORE >>

Members of the National Student Parliament met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on the 02nd of February at Temple Trees.

The representatives of the National Student Parliament, representing schools from across the island, visited the Temple Trees following the visit to Presidential Secretariat and the Parliament.

The student parliamentarians stated that the new education reforms are a matter that directly affects them as students, and that innovative approach introduced through education reforms is important when moving forward in line with the new technological world. They further emphasized that they stand in support of the education reforms.

Expressing her views on the occasion, Prim MORE >>

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026 held on 2nd of February at the Cinnamon Life, Colombo. The conference is hosted by the Association of Consuls in Sri Lanka and the World Federation of Consuls. The conference held from 1st to 4th of February, brings together diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers to strengthen regional cooperation and explore new avenues for sustainable development across South Asia.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister noted that selection of Sri Lanka as the venue for this conference holds particular significance at a time when the Government is working closely with international partners  MORE >>

We believe that a new transformative era can be built in which everyone participates in the economic process and benefits from it.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is confident in building an economy that delivers benefits to everyone, paving the way for a transformative era. The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the MILCO National Dairy Farmers’ Profit Sharing, Introducing farm/farm family insurance & Appreciation Programme - 2026 held on the 02nd of February at Temple Trees.

The MILCO National Dairy Farmers’ Profit Sharing, Introducing farm/farm family insurance & Appreciation Programme, organized under the theme, “A Nutritious and Thriving Nation Enriche MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the environmental protection should not be limited to a single day, but must become an integral part of everyday life. The Prime Minister further noted that the development cannot be achieved by ignoring the environment.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending as the Chief Guest at the State ceremony held to mark World Wetlands Day under the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage,”held today (02) at the “Ape Gama” premises in Battaramulla.

During the occasion, the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, officially declared Gonameriya as a protected area. The event also featured the launch of the Wat MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that all government strategic plans must be formulated in a manner that ensures no child in the country is deprived of vocational education or any other educational opportunity due to economic hardship.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a workshop on budget formulation and strategic planning of institutions affiliated with the vocational education sector, held on 29th and 30th of January 2026 at the Grand Monarch.

The workshop was organized with the participation of heads and senior officials of nine institutions, including two universities affiliated with the vocational education sector.

The Prime Minister pointed out that it is  MORE >>

Arrangements have been finalized to bring the sacred bodily relics of the Buddha to Sri Lanka. The sacred bodily relics were first discovered in the 1960s in the Gujarat region of India, the birthplace of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These sacred relics, which have never before been taken outside India, will be made available for veneration by the people of Sri Lanka.

A special District Coordination Committee meeting to discuss the preliminary arrangements was held on January 31 at the Colombo District Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the participation of the Chairman of the Colombo District Coordination Committee, Member of Parliament Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in order to ensure the economic, social, and cultural security of the country, it is essential to develop a quality human resource, and that education plays a vital role in achieving this goal.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is committed to bring about a transformation in the education sector, and that the government will continue to move forward by overcoming obstacles encountered along the way, guided by a clear vision and purpose.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the EDCS Sisu Nena Pranama scholarship award ceremony held today (31) at Temple Trees, organized to recognize the children of the members of the Education Co MORE >>