The felicitation ceremony to honor and the launch of the commemorative volume titled "Upahara Manjari" dedicated to Professor Emeritus Deshamanya J.B. Disanayaka was held on June 13 at the New Arts Theatre of the University of Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister stated that J.B. Disanayaka is an exceptional scholar among the many distinguished academics produced by Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, as his scholarly contributions extended beyond the university to reach the wider society.

The Prime Minister highlighted that Professor Disanayaka’s remarkable literary service, spanning over five decades as a university a MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in a world where travelers seek not just destinations but experiences, it is important to elevate Sri Lanka as a country with a distinctive and appealing culinary tradition.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending as the Chief Guest to the inauguration ceremony of the Culinary Art Food Expo – 2025, South Asia’s premier culinary and hospitality exhibition, organized by the Chefs Guild of Lanka, held on June 13 at the BMICH premises.

The Prime Minister noted that food is never merely a source of nutrition, but also a powerful expression of culture, beautiful memories, local identity, and heritage of a country and further stated that Sri Lank MORE >>

The primary reason why inexperienced labor force refrain from enrolling in vocational training is the lack of appealing environment in the training institutions.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the low engagement of inexperienced labor force in vocational training is largely due to the unattractiveness of training institutions and emphasized the need to address and rectify this situation.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in an awareness program held at the Orugodawatta Tech Institute which focused on the upcoming “Shrama Meheyuma” initiative, scheduled to be implemented islandwide on July 4, 2025, utilizing 311 national, district, and regional vocational training c MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that preventing road accidents should be approached not merely as a legal obligation but as a personal responsibility to save lives while efforts must be undertaken with awareness and dedication, not just adherence to rules and regulations.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the inauguration ceremony of the awareness program held at Royal College, Colombo on road safety titled ’Take Care – Let’s Be Safe on the Road,’ organized jointly by the Clean Sri Lanka Program, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and Sri Lanka Police.

Police officers should conduct awareness sessions on road accident prevention fo MORE >>

His Excellency Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office on June 12.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Amarasuriya welcomed Ambassador Nepali and reaffirmed the value Sri Lanka places on the longstanding and cordial diplomatic relations between the two nations. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with particular attention to matters of mutual concern, including visa-related issues faced by Nepalese nationals residing in Sri Lanka.

Ambassador Nepali expressed his sincere appreciation for the opportunity to engage in a constructive and friendly dialogue with t MORE >>

His Excellency Rémi Lambert, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 12 June, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Amarasuriya welcomed the Ambassador and conveyed her appreciation for the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and France. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration in areas of mutual interest, with particular attention to expanding French language training opportunities in Sri Lanka especially for diplomatic officials and strengthening training programs for Sri Lankan civil servants.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged France’s  MORE >>

The inauguration ceremony for EPIGS’25- Global South Integrity Summit was held today (11) at Cinnamon life hotel, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

EPIGS’25 an international conference on electoral integrity hosted by Factum, an Asia-Pacific focused think tank based in Colombo in collaboration with Democracy Reporting International with support from the Europe Union.

Addressing the event Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that electoral integrity, information integrity, and platform accountability which falls under the theme of the summit– are timely and essential to respond to the relationship between technology, democracy, and governance and the MORE >>

The historic Randoli Perahera of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaparaded through the streets last night (10), with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and other distinguished guests.

Following the placement of the Sacred Relic Casket, the 125th Perahera of the Tissamaharama Viharaya commenced its procession and this year’s Perahera was vibrant by the inclusion of traditional dance forms from the Udarata, Pahatharata, and Sabaragamuwa regions.

Addressing the ceremonial commencement of the final Randoli Perahera, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

The Chief incumbent of the Tissamaharama Viharaya, Venerable Dewalegama Dhammasena Thero, is a monk who has d MORE >>

On this Poson Poya Day, I extend my sincere blessings to all Buddhist devotees who, with great reverence, commemorate the momentous advent of Arahant Mahinda Thero to Sri Lanka bearing the noble teachings of the Lord Buddha.

This sacred occasion marks the establishment of monastic Upasampada (the first monastic ordination) in Sri Lanka.

The theme of this year’s state Poson Festival is ’May the world be enlightened by the teachings of the Lord Buddha’. Accordingly, it is important that we repeatedly reflect upon the noble path taken by Arahant Mahinda Thero to bring the light of the supreme teachings of Dhamma into our lives, and strive to attain that light and inner peace through both Amisa Po MORE >>

The veneration ceremony marking the conferral of the title of Deputy Chief Sanghanayaka of Southern Sri Lanka to Venerable Mapalagama Buddhasiri Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Weherahena Rajamaha Viharaya in Matara, was held today (08 June) at Ananda College, Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Addressing the event, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

We are pleased by the conferral of the Deputy Chief Sanghanayaka of Southern Sri Lanka to Venerable Mapalagama Buddhasiri Thero by the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya.

At this moment, we recall with deep respect the guidance and counsel of venerable Maha S MORE >>

On this day, our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka and world over celebrate the Hajj festival with deep devotion, engaging in this sacred pilgrimage in a spirit of unity and brotherhood, while embracing the values of coexistence and rising above self-interest.

This year’s Hajj holds particular significance as it is being celebrated under a government aligned with the same vision and guiding policies.

The aim of the government is also to ensure the fair distribution of resources for all and to build an altruistic society within the country.

This tradition, which symbolizes the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail in devotion to God, is a prof MORE >>

In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Secretary to the President, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Prime Minister’s Office was officially established today (06) at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

Accordingly, Additional Secretary (Administration) Mr. Ruwan Jayasundara has been appointed as the Head of the Internal Affairs Unit, and Administrative Officer Ms. K.A.S. Shripali has been appointed as the Compliance Officer.

Internal Affairs Unit has been established with a focus on confirming the integrity of officials and fostering a corruption-free public service in Sri Lanka, alongside placing the top priority on i MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Kenji Kuronuma, the newly appointed Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), at the Parliament of Sri Lanka on june 05th to reaffirm the longstanding development partnership between the two countries.

During the meeting, Mr. Kuronuma expressed JICA’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka, particularly in the education sector. The Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Kuronuma on his new appointment and emphasized the government’s dedication to accountability, transparency, and inclusive reform, values shared by JICA in its technical cooperation efforts.

The discussion focused on strengthening inclusive education,  MORE >>

Sri Lanka is endowed with an exceptional natural ecosystem, surrounded by a unique maritime zone, enriched by over one hundred major river systems, and fertile soil layers that extend across the country creating habitants to a remarkable degree of biodiversity.

Alongside this rich environmental diversity, our nation has emerged as a distinctive point of interest on the global stage.

However, due to decades of insufficient attention and inadequate protection, we are now witnessing the degradation of our vital water resources, biological assets, and fertile soil.

The growing disconnect between humanity and the environment has led to the alarming depletion of natural resources, a matter of grave con MORE >>

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarsuriya, attended as the chief guest of the formal welcoming event for the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Richard Marles, held today (March 3) at Australia House in Colombo during his diplomatic visit to South and Southeast Asia.

While addressing the Event, The Prime Minister highlighted the long-standing and growing bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Australia, which have been strengthened through cooperation in various sectors such as political, economic, educational, defense, social, and cultural. She also emphasized the importance of Australia’s support to Sri Lanka, especially during challenging times, and expressed optimism about further expanding tr MORE >>

The Government is ready to implement practical English teaching approaches through the new education reforms

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that teaching English as a language should serve as a means to broaden opportunities, not as a tool to create social disparities, and the government is ready to implement practical English teaching approaches through the upcoming education reforms.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Sri Lanka Education Conference 2025, organized by the British Council in Colombo on June 3.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need for wide-ranging cooperation to build an inclusive and equitable education system al MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held two important diplomatic meetings at Temple Trees, engaging with both regional and international partners to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

In the first meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the European Parliamentary Delegation for discussions focused on mutual interests, cooperation in governance, and support for Sri Lanka’s development and democratic transition. The meeting served as an opportunity to further enhance dialogue between Sri Lanka and the European Union.

Representing the Sri Lankan side were Mrs.Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Ms.Lakmali Hemachandra, Member of Parliament,Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri,  MORE >>

The 75th anniversary celebration of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, was held on May 30 at the Taj Hotel in Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

As a recipient of an ICCR scholarship, the academic experience I received in India had a significant impact on my life. It was not merely structured education, it was a valuable opportunity to understand the depth and diversity of Indian etiquette, culture, and intellectual traditions. Moreover, the cultural relationship between Sri Lanka and India is deeply rooted.

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) established i MORE >>