A discussion between the Prime Minister and the Chair person of the All-Island Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya, Most Venerable Professor Thubulle Seelakkhanda Nayaka Thero, along with other members of the Maha Sangha, was held at Temple Trees.

The discussion focused on a number of challenges and issues currently faced by Dhamma schools.

Special attention was paid to halting supplementary classes on Sundays and Poya days, ensuring that school examinations and sports competitions are not held on days when Dhamma school exams and competitions take place, addressing the shortage of Dhamma school teachers, providing the necessary equipment and learning materials for Dhamma schools, granting a special recognition mark  MORE >>

Led by nadaswaram music, the Prime Minister walked towards the Vel chariot and respectfully presented the offering tray. Following this, a special religious pooja was conducted by ven. Ramesh Kurukkal on a special platform set up in front of Temple Trees, invoking blessings for the Prime Minister and the country. After the blessing ceremony, accompanied again by traditional nadaswaram music, the Prime Minister was ceremonially escorted back to Temple Trees by the festival’s organizing committee. On this occasion, the Prime Minister expressed her appreciation and gratitude to the organizing committee.

The event was attended by the secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri and officials from the Prime Mini MORE >>

We have no prior experience of a subject Minister or Secretary coming forward with such a clear understanding to conduct awareness sessions like this...

As the Maha Sangha, we deeply appreciate this dedication...

The Chief incumbent theros of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya and the Ramanna Maha Nikaya emphasized to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya that contributing to the new education reforms is not merely a change confined to the education sector, but one that can bring about a constructive transformation for the entire nation, making it a national responsibility of the Maha Sangha.

A special discussion to brief the Chief incumbent of the Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas about  MORE >>

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, received His Excellency Paul Stephens, High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, for a farewell call at the Prime Minister’s Office on 4 August 2025.

Welcoming the High Commissioner, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for his significant contributions in strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure. The High Commissioner commended the Government’s recent initiatives and reaffirmed Australia’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s development efforts.

During the discussion, the Prime Minister elaborated on the Government’s priorities, including strengthening institutional arrangements, reviving previously stalled proj MORE >>

During the awareness-raising campaign on the new education reforms in the Northern Province, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, the Jaffna Sri Nagavihara, and the Jaffna Public Library this morning (03).

The Prime Minister received blessings at the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil this morning and stated that it was a privilege to be able to visit and receive blessings at the Nallur Kovil during the time of its annual festivity.

Visiting the Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre in Jaffna, the Prime Minister engaged in religious observances and met with the Chief Incumbent, Venerable Meegahajandure Siriwimala Nayaka Thero. During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed Nayaka MORE >>

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the new education reforms, no child will fail, and all children will have the opportunity to continue their education toward higher studies through both academic and vocational streams.

The Prime Minister made these remarks yesterday (02), while addressing a gathering of intellectual professionals from the Northern Province, held at the Jaffna Young Men’s Catholic Association hall.

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

The new education reform aims to allow students to advance toward higher education through both academic  MORE >>

Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there will be no obstruction whatsoever to university students engaging in protests, struggles, or student politics. However, there will be no forgiveness for those involved in violence or ragging.

The Prime Minister made these remarks during a discussion held with the academic staff, administrative officers, and students following the ceremonial opening of the newly constructed library building at the University of Vavuniya.

The Prime Minister unveiled the commemorative plaque to mark the opening of the new library and also participated in an inspection tour of the new library premises. Special  MORE >>

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The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reform is not owned by the Ministry of Education, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, or Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya but a national responsibility to be fulfilled collectively, through meaningful changes shaped by the understanding, insights, and proposals of all citizens.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (02 August) during an awareness program held at the Northern Province Chief Secretary’s Office Auditorium, organized to brief the educational authorities of the Northern Prov MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the “Women Seeking Justice – Our Past and Future” exhibition held on the afternoon of August 1 at the International Women’s Club, Colombo 07.

The exhibition showcased audio-visual and artistic presentations by Sri Lankan women activists who stand against enforced disappearances, land dispossession, forced evictions, and gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal structures. The primary aim of the event was to highlight the collaborative efforts of women activists from various regions across the country.

This exhibition was a central component of a research project focused on sustaining the struggle for women’s justice in Sri Lanka and fostering re MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of building female leadership in today’s society, stating that the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association possesses the ability to fulfill this need.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the Presidential Girl Guide Awards Ceremony, organized yesterday at the Temple Trees by the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association, which is part of the world’s largest voluntary organization for women.

At the ceremony, the Presidential Girl Guide Award, the highest honoring award a Girl Guide can receive, was presented to 301 girl guides, while the Prime Minister’s Girl Guide Award was presented to 23 individuals.

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අස්ගිරි, මල්වතු උභය මහා විහාරික අනුනාහිමිවරුන් අගමැතිනියට පවසයි

මොළය පමණක් දියණු කරන අධ්‍යාපන ක්‍රමයක් වෙනුවට හදවතත් දියුණු සහකම්පනයෙන් යුතු බෝසත් දරුවන් නිර්මාණය කිරීමට නව අධ්‍යාපන ප්‍රතිසංස්කරණ තුළ දී සැළකිලිමත් වන ලෙස අස්ගිරි, මල්වතු උභය මහා විහාර අනුනායක හිමිවරුන් අග� MORE >>

Appointment to the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held on July 29 at the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla, with the participation of the Prime Minister.

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO while the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Mr. Nalaka Kaluwawa was appointed as the Vice Chairperson.

The primary objective of establishing this commission is to facilitate collaboration among all relevant ministries in implementing UNESCO’s key focus areas of educat MORE >>

Her Excellency Bonnie Harbach, who served as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (28) at the Prime Minister’s Office, prior to concluding her term of service and departing the country.

During the meeting, attention was drawn to further strengthening bilateral relations. The Ambassador expressed her appreciation regarding Sri Lanka’s longstanding tradition of peaceful elections and stated that she values the current government’s approach.

She also emphasized that the Government of the Netherlands will continue to provide its support in helping Sri Lanka overcome its challenges.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the SIRHA BOCUSE D’OR Sri Lanka 2025 awarding ceremony, held on July 27 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo.

The Prime Minister further stated:

"It is not just about food. It is about excellence, about legacy, about identity.

For Sri Lanka, our participation in this global journey is about more than culinary prestige. It is about placing ourselves at the heart of an international conversation. A conversation about creativity, craft, and cultural expression. Since 2011, when we first sent our culinary ambassadors to the global stage, our journey has been marked by dedication, vision, and a strong belief in our potentia MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the event held at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, on July 27, to unveil the "Kingdom of Kotte Tourism Trail", marking the launch of the "Kingdom of Kotte Tourism Initiative" and "Kotte Green Tourism Network."

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister further stated,

This marks the beginning of a new chapter for Sri Lanka. This project is more than just a tourism trail, it is a journey through history, nature, and heritage. We are presented with an opportunity to reintroduce our capital city to the country and to the world, not only as the administrative heart of Sri Lanka, but also as a location with profound historical depth, cultural richness MORE >>

A proper dialogue about this transformation must take place within society.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that educational reform is not merely about the introduction of a new textbook, but a transformation of the entire system. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a panel discussion held under the theme “For a Prosperous Nation – Let’s Unite as Women”, organized by the Ratnapura District Women’s Collective of the National People’s Power (NPP), which took place on July 26 at the Ratnapura Town Hall.

During her address to the gathering, the Prime Minister elaborated on the proposed new education reforms:

We have long advoc MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held important diplomatic meetings on 25 July at the Parliament premises, engaging with the Ambassador of Bhutan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee (based in Dhaka), the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Sergey Viktorov (resident in Colombo), the Ambassador of Jordan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani (based in New Delhi), the Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Alem Woldemariam (based in New Delhi), and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev (based in Islamabad). These engagements reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with both regional and international pa MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate steps to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centered on revitalizing the rural economy and the necessary technical, scientific, and advisory support would be provided through that initiative to strengthen businesses across Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Regional Development Bank (RDB) held on July 25 at the Bandaranayaka Memorial International Conference Hall.

At the event, the official launch of "RDB Quick App" online banking facility and the opening of the exhibition on business product stalls held for three consecutive days were init MORE >>