Marking a noble cultural tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature, the National celebration of the Thai Pongal Celebration observed by Tamil people around the world was held today (January 15) at Temple Trees with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The event was organized by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, and the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs.

During the ceremony, Thai Pongal rituals were performed under the patronage of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Suni MORE >>

I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the ThaiPongal festival, marking a pride tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature.

This noble festivity manifests the world the inseparable bond between human life and nature. We are all creations of nature. There is no path we can take in defiance of nature or beyond it. In that sense, showing respect and gratitude in return for the blessings we receive from nature can be regarded as one of the highest human virtues.

As a nation, we stand today at a decisive turning point. We bear the collective responsibility of steering the country towards a “new era of revival MORE >>

H.E. Ms. Julie Jiyoon Chung, Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on the 14th of January, marking the conclusion of her tenure in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister warmly welcomed H.E. the Ambassador and expressed sincere appreciation for her service and significant contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States during her tenure. The Prime Minister conveyed special thanks to the Government of the United States for the timely assistance extended to Sri Lanka during the emergency situation following Cyclone Ditwah.

H.E. Ms. Julie Jiyoon Chung expressed her gratitude to the MORE >>

The Government is taking steps to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure the quality of preschools.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has commenced necessary measures to maintain preschool education under a framework, align preschool education with a unified curriculum, conduct teacher training in a systematic manner, and ensure quality standards.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (10) at the Temple Trees, participating in the launch of the National Communication Programme for Child Health Promotion, aimed at promoting social and behavioural change (SBCC) among early childhood children. The programme is jointly organized by the Health Promotion Bur MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government does not act to protect anyone based on their status, and that it is clearly evident through the ongoing judicial processes.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in response to a question raised by MP Ajith P. Perera in Samagi Jana Balawegaya.

The Prime Minister stated,

A system governed by the rule of law and an independent judiciary mentioned under the policy framework “A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life” presented by the President as the National People’s Power presidential candidate at the 2024 Presidential Election, action is being taken to review cases that were withdrawn by the Bribery Commission and the Attorney  MORE >>

The Opposition’s Motion of No-Confidence will be taken as an opportunity for Dialogue on Education Reforms

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a policy is currently being formulated to ensure child protection in the use of technology.

The Prime Minister made this statement today (08) in Kandy while briefing the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters on the issue that has arisen regarding the Grade 6 English module. Thereafter, printed copies of all modules were also presented to the Mahanayake Theros.

Earlier today (08), the Prime Minister visited the Malwathu Viharaya in Kandy and visited the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangal MORE >>

Steps will be taken to remove the controversial lesson in the Grade 6 English module

These modules have not been distributed to students

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that they are open to engage in discussions on the Education Reform Concept Paper emphasizing that such dialogue should not be used to unnecessarily promote websites. She further noted that approval has been granted by the National Institute of Education (NIE) to remove the controversial lesson included in the Grade 6 English module.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while responding to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Parliament today (07th of January).

Addressing further MORE >>

​"ආපදාවට ලක්වූ ජනතාවගේ ජනජීවිතය යථා තත්ත්වයට පත් කිරීමට රජය උපරිම අවධානය යොමු කර තිබෙනවා"

​හදිසි නීතිය ක්‍රියාත්මක කරනු ලබන්නේ පවත්නා ආපදා තත්ත්වය කළමනාකරණය කිරීමට මිස වෙනත් කිසිදු හේතුවකට නොවන බවත්, ආපදාවට ලක්වූ ජනතාවගේ ජනජීවිතය කඩිනමින් යථා තත්ත්වයට පත් කිරීම සඳහා රජය පූර� MORE >>

A discussion was held on the 06th of January at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya with the Working Group on Online Safety, Digital Wellbeing, and Cyber Security of the Task Force on the Digitalisation of Education for Grades 6–13.

During the discussion, the Prime Minister instructed officials to develop a comprehensive code of guideline on Online Safety, Digital Wellbeing, and Cyber Security for officers involved in the preparation and review of curricula and school textbooks for students.

The meeting was attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary A.B.M. Ashraf, Chairman of the National Education Commission Professor Sarath An MORE >>

The auspicious foundation stone laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the historic Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya was held on 03rd of January with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The religious programme, organised to coincide with the Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day, commenced with the chanting of Seth Pirith by the Maha Sangha.

Subsequently, the Prime Minister participated in the laying of the foundation stone, formally marking the commencement of construction of the seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya.

The Sadaham Mandiraya will be constructed as a centre dedicated to the preservation of Buddhist heritage while providing Dhamma educati MORE >>

Let us further strengthen the journey we have begun and deliver a trustworthy public service in 2026. - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

The official ceremony to commence duties for the New Year 2026 at the Prime Minister’s Office was held on the morning of January 1 at the Prime Minister’s Office, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

During the event, all members of the staff took the Public Service Pledge for the New Year, following which the Prime Minister extended New Year greetings.

The Prime Minister stated that the past year had been one in which the Prime Minister’s Office accompli MORE >>

As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is timely to reflect on the year 2025 that has passed. The year 2025 can be granted as a year having made a number of decisive and progressive steps with a people oriented government.

I am confident that, within a new political culture, we were able to strengthen transparency in state governance and lay the foundation for an efficient and corruption free public service.

We can be satisfied with the progress achieved in several key areas during 2025, including economic stability, the increasingly positive and optimistic international perception towards our country, the establishment of transparent systems of governance, and the strengthening of the sovereignty of t MORE >>

As the month of December dawns, Christian devotees prepare to celebrate Christmas. The message of peace that echoed from Bethlehem with the birth of the infant Jesus continues to be honoured and revered by Christians across the world.

However, this year, the month of December has arrived not with the usual joy and festivity. It comes amid the sorrow, pain, and quiet anguish of thousands of our people affected by a natural disaster that has shaken the entire nation.

Yet, in keeping with the true meaning of Christmas and guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the people of our country have set aside their differences and come together in unity and solidarity to support those affected by the disaster. Through th MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya undertook a special inspection visit to the Badulla District on the 24th of December to assess the damage caused to the school system as a result of the cyclonic weather conditions that recently affected the country.

During the visit, the Prime Minister visited Welimada Muslim Maha Vidyalaya (National School) and looked into the hazardous conditions currently prevailing at the school.

With the overflow of the Maa Oya due to heavy rainfall, the school premises have been severely affected by erosion, drawing the Prime Minister’s special attention. She discussed with officials and the school principal the direct threat posed to the school buildings, the serious risks tha MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools located in high-risk areas to safer locations, following an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

The Prime Minister made these remarks after inspecting the Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, on December 24.

The Prime Minister also inspected the preschool that had been operating at the Ketawatta Yodha Ulpatha Community Hall, which was completely damaged after a tree fell due to strong winds. She instructed officials to take steps to restart the presc MORE >>

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 23 December at Temple Trees, during his visit to Sri Lanka as the Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

The meeting took place as part of the official visit aimed at holding discussions with Sri Lanka’s top leadership, at a time when the nation commenced reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

During the discussions, the Minister of External Affairs of India reaffirmed readiness to extend support for Sri Lanka, including assistance in rebuilding railways, bridges, and strengthening of the agricultural sector in the coun MORE >>

The Information Technology Centre of Hanwella Rajasinghe Central College, which was damaged by a recent disaster, was restored to normal within two days and officially handed back to students on 22nd of December.

In line with a concept introduced by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to support the digitalisation of school education, the Task Force for Digital Transformation of Education, together with OREL IT, undertook the restoration of the school’s IT Centre within a remarkably short period.

The IT Centre of Hanwella Rajasinghe Central College sustained severe damage due to the recent Ditwah cyclone.

As a result of the emergency situation, infrastructure in a large number of schools  MORE >>

The government manages the economy in a way that benefits all citizens.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government’s policy is not to grant privileges to a limited group, but to manage the economy in a manner that can be used for the benefit of the people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the ceremony to award scholarships to children of the Northern Province, held on the 21st of December at the Nelum Piyasa Hall of the Iranamadu Army Camp in Kilinochchi, in appreciation of students who achieved outstanding results at the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.

On this occasion, scholarships were awarded to 300 students who achieved excellent resu MORE >>