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 >>

United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-Andreé Franche states at a meeting with the Prime Minister.


A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-Andreé Franche, was held on the 20th of December 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the meeting, Mr. Marc-Andreé Franche commended the swift coordination in which the Government acted to rescue affected communities and provide relief following the recent natural disaster situation faced by Sri Lanka.

Comparing experiences from other countries around the world, he noted that the level of international support Sri Lanka has received during such a disast MORE >>

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and a delegation of UNICEF representatives was held on December 20 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister explained the measures taken by the Government to ensure the protection of the affected student community and to restore the damaged school system, as well as the challenges encountered in this process.

The Prime Minister stated that reopening schools located in landslide-prone areas would be extremely dangerous. Accordingly, the Government is focusing on identifying such schools and relocating them to suitable locations based on scientific assessments.

The Prime Minister further noted that financial ass MORE >>

Schools were reopened for the mental well-being and psychosocial welfare of children as school is the safest place for children apart from the family.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is committed to rebuild the country, and that schools were reopened for the mental well-being and psychosocial welfare of children, as school is the safest place for them apart from their family.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the Parliamentary debate held on the 19 th of December to pass the Supplementary Estimates aimed at restoring the country to normalcy.

The Prime Minister further stated,

On the 19th of December, Parliament gathered MORE >>

Measures Underway to Hold Provincial Council Elections at the Earliest Possible Time

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to abolish the Executive Presidency and establish a parliamentary system of government, including the appointment of a President without executive powers. The Prime Minister further stated that measures are currently underway to hold the Provincial Council elections, which have been stalled due to provisions in the Provincial Councils Elections (Amendment) Act No. 17 dated 2017.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on the 19th of December at Parliament while responding to a question raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, under Standing O MORE >>

Noritake Company Limited of Japan has donated Rs. 20 million to the Government’s disaster relief programme.

The cheque was presented to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya by the Managing Director of Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Kenji Obara, at the Parliament Complex on 18 December.

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Mr. Chandana Abeyratne, Director and General Manager of Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd, Ms. Sujatha Egodagedara, and Assistant General Manager Captain M. M. Athula Rohan Senarath also participated in the event.

Prime Minister’s Media Division. MORE >>

An official meeting was held between Hon. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China, and Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya on 17 December at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

During the meeting, the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and areas for further cooperation were discussed.

The Prime Minister expressed her appreciation for the timely assistance extended by the Government of China during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts and noted that the country has now transitioned from the emergency rescue phase to the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction phase. She also a MORE >>

The Graduation Ceremony of Defence Services Command and Staff Collage Course 19 was attended by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the Chief guest on 16th of December at Nelum Pokuna Theater.

The Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), the highest seat of military learning, marked the graduation of Course 19 by recognizing 149 graduates, including 26 Foreign Course Participants whose presence underscored the growing international engagement and the spirit of regional and global military cooperation.

The special Awards were awarded to graduates who have excelled in academic achievements under the three different levels of special awards of the Golden Owl Award, the Golden Pen award and th MORE >>

A meeting was held between the officials of the Government Translators’ Service Union and the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office on December 16, to discuss the issues faced by the officers of the Government Translators’ Service.

Attention was drawn to the existing salary issue in the Government Translators’ Service, the salary disparity between grades, and vacancies.

The Prime Minister stated that several issues have arisen due to the previous governments not implementing salary increases in the public service through a proper and logical method, and that the discussions regarding salary disparities are currently underway. The Prime Minister also ment MORE >>

Cabinet approval has been granted to enter into the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between universities in Sri Lanka and foreign universities.

Accordingly, at the Cabinet meeting held on 15th of December, the approval was granted based on a proposal submitted by the. Prime Minister, as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, to enter into MoUs between universities in Sri Lanka and foreign universities and foreign organizations.

The approvals have been granted to sign the following agreements:

A Project Agreement between the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) and the University of Peradeniya, in relation to MORE >>