A special discussion with all District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries of the island under the theme ’Prelude to a strong future – 2024’ was held today (15) at the Sri Lanka Foundation in Colombo, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and with the participation of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Five major programmes proposed in the 2024 budget were taken for discussion.

Accordingly, a lengthy discussion with the government officials who were present on issues regarding the programmes of Aswesuma programme, “Urumaya” - distribution of freehold deeds, the decentralized budget, and “Kandukara Dashakaya” (Decade of upcountry) programme and how those programmes should be implemented.

President Ranil Wickramasinghe also addressed this occasion.

Prime Minister commented as follows –

As public officials, you are a group of people who have come forward with a number of experiences. A group of experienced government officials have gathered in this place. It should also b MORE >>

PM meets Grama Niladhari TUs

A special discussion between the Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Grama Niladhari Trade Unions was held on 14.03.2024 at Temple Trees.

In this discussion, attention was paid to the proposed service minute for the Grama Niladhari service, salary anomalies and maintaining the professional dignity of the Grama Niladhari officers.

State Minister Ashoka Priyantha, Member of Parliament Yadamini Gunawardena, and trade union representatives participated in this event.

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’International Buddhist Conference Hall’ built in Kelaniya Vidyalankara Pirivena.

The fully fledged International Buddhist Conference Hall at Kelaniya Vidyalayankara Pirivena was constructed by the National Physical Planning Department at a cost of 170 million when Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was holding the portfolio of the Minister of Urban Development.

Later, due to issues with several related organisations, there was a problematic situation in using the center. A preliminary discussion on bringing it back to operational level was held recently (14.03.2024) at the Kelaniya Vidyalankara Pirivena under the guidance of Ven. Welamitiyawe Gnanarathana Thera, Parivenadhipathi of Vidyalankara Pirivena, Kelaniya, and under the patronage of Prime Minister.

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The concept of increasing productivity through collective efforts that exists in the private sector will be introduced to the public sector... - Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

The Prime Minister made these comments today (14.03.2024) while attending the opening of the “Nila Piyasa” housing complex built in Mahara - Kelaniya.

The Prime Minister further commented as follows –

“An efficient and productive public service should be established for the proper maintenance of a state. It is crucial to recruit the officers with suitable qualifications to the public service as well as attaching them after being trained properly and providing them not only with salaries and allowances but also facilities to get a continuous motivated service.

This programme of providing facilities to government officials was initially implemented in distant areas. A large amount of money  MORE >>

A meeting between the Prime Minister and the Bishop of Chilaw

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met His Eminence Dr. Don Wimal Siri Jayasuriya, the fourth Bishop of Chilaw Diocese, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Cathedral on 12.03.2024.

Rev. Don Wimal Siri was appointed as the fourth Bishop of Chilaw diocese in last December.

State Ministers Arundika Fernando, Ashoka Priyantha, and Member of Parliament Yadamini Gunawardena were present on this occasion.

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The Prime Minister visits Navadankulam Kanishta Vidyalaya, Puttalam and St. Mary’s College, Chilaw.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena visited Navadankulama Kanishta Vidyalaya and St. Mary’s College, Chilaw, on the way to attend the opening of the new Mundalama Divisional Secretariat in Puttalam on 12.03.2024, and met the students of those two schools and had a friendly conversation with them.

The Prime Minister later donated books for the libraries of those schools.

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An allowance to government officials with the purpose of meeting development goals... - Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Divisional Secretaries empowered to direct school leavers to information technology and vocational training...

The Prime Minister mentioned this today (12.03.2024) at the occasion of opening of the new building of Mundalam Divisional Secretariat, Puttalam.

The Prime Minister at the occasion commented as follows-

The Divisional Secretariat should be the centre for the service to be rendered by the government and government departments to address the problems of the people.

You are performing an important part of the development process that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has newly announced. It is the responsibility of the Divisional Secretaries to take those plans to the village wi MORE >>

Business Centre of Colombo Port City, a testament to our ambitious vision of making Sri Lanka a thriving business hub - Prime Minister

Divisional Secretaries empowered to direct school leavers to information technology and vocational training...

The Prime Minister mentioned this today (12.03.2024) at the occasion of opening of the new building of Mundalam Divisional Secretariat, Puttalam.

The Prime Minister at the occasion commented as follows-

The Divisional Secretariat should be the centre for the service to be rendered by the government and government departments to address the problems of the people.

You are performing an important part of the development process that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has newly announced. It is the responsibility of the Divisional Secretaries to take those plans to the village wi MORE >>

When wonders of information technology changing the world, Korea is bringing technology to our schools. - Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

It is the responsibility of our school students to obtain its maximum benefits.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, officially awarded the 5 smart classrooms fully equipped with computers donated by the Saemaul Foundation of Korea to 5 schools in Sabaragamuwa Province and Central Province at a function held at the Temple Trees today (March 11).

The Saemaul Foudation, under its Digital Saemal Program has donated computers and equipment worth 36.5 million rupees for the smart classrooms of St. Joseph Girls School, Gampola, Naminaoya Central College, Ginigathena Central College, Godakawela Kularathna School, and Ranwala Maha Naga School.
In his speech, the Prime Minister commented;

“I highly MORE >>

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Kom Dabharansi, together with a Thai business delegation called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on March 7.

The discussions covered potential investments and collaboration in agriculture, tourism and several other sectors.

The delegation included businessmen Attakorn Maensamut, Chamrus Visavachaipan, A K A Afreel and and L M Furhan.

Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake and Advisor Sugeeswara Senadhira also took part in the discussion. MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena meets the visually impaired, hearing impaired and speech impaired children of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena recently spent the time with the visually impaired, hearing impaired and speech impaired children of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.

He inquired about the issues pertaining to them and served them with refreshment. Each year, the Prime Minister makes a habit of allocating his time for the children of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.

The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana is the first school in Sri Lanka dedicated to the education of children with special needs.

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Maha Shivratri Message

It is the belief of the Hindus the world over that the spiritual redemption is found through performing rituals for Lord Shiva and capturing the essence and spiritual significance of this holy night to seek blessings for victory of positivity over negativity.

Sri Lankan Hindus also inherit a long tradition of interacting with all races, religions and cultures. Let us make all the lives happy on this Maha Shivaratri Day by living the life in accordance with that rich inheritance. In the same way, let us shine the light of Maha Shivaratri on the spirit and efforts to take the country forward by rebuilding in the face of the current situations.

I wish that it will be a meaningful festival while the hopes and insp MORE >>

International Women’s Day Message

The woman in the Sri Lankan society always held a unique position. She was the pride of the nation and on past occasions she reigned the nation and took the leadership in politics and in many other spheres in society. The woman who acts steadfastly in the face of crisis is the strength of the family, society and the country.

Women who represent 52% of the total population work with great dedication in relation to the development of the country. We need to pay more attention to the problems she faces at school, home, workplace and on the road as she portrays her role as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, citizen and social worker. It is the responsibility of the entire society to protect the rights of women who sacrifice t MORE >>

Prime Minister needs for continuous audit study to avoid under utilization of power project capacity

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stressed the need for case studies on major power projects to prevent under utilization of capacity. Addressing the AICPA & CIMA Convocation 2024, he said qualified chartered global management accountants have an important role as future business leaders of the country.

Recalling that Victoria hydroelectricity project completed 40 years was the most expensive plan undertaken by the country, he said that it’s power generation is only 80% of the full capacity. If the full capacity was used it could have saved vast amount of money now spent for high cost power generation from diesel or coal, he said.

The Prime Minister said that CIMA members known as Chartered Global Management  MORE >>

An attractive language is like a continuously flowing river… - Prime Minister

We have creative writers among us who can amaze the world…

It is a pleasure to see a book launch with maximum participation by readers...

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that we have various creative writers among us who can amaze the world and further he stated that an attractive language is like a continuously flowing river. Actually it is a pleasure to see a book launch with the participation of maximum number of book lovers, he said.

He expressed these views at the event held at the Colombo Public Library recently (29.02.2024) on the book launch of “Tharu Yathura” written by the Prime Minister’s Media Secretary Lalith Rohana Liyanage.

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