The Colombo District Waste Management Subcommittee, operating under the Colombo District Coordinating Committee, convened at Parliament on 22 July with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The meeting reviewed the current measures being implemented to address issues relating to the disposal of municipal solid waste in the Western Province, following up on matters discussed at previous meetings. Particular attention was also given to future plans for improving solid waste management. In addition, discussions focused on promoting the proper use of compost bins among the public.

Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to develop an effective mechanism to ensure the pro MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament on 22 July that the key political policy of the current Government is not to use the Presidential Residence or the official bungalows previously allocated to Cabinet Ministers.

The Prime Minister stated that, although these buildings are not being used as official residences, the Government is maintaining them to prevent deterioration and has launched a special programme to repurpose them for the benefit of the public.

The Prime Minister further noted that, in line with the recommendations of the special committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers, steps are already underway to utilize the Presidential Residence and all such properties for commerci MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a discussion on July 21 at Parliament with officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Digital Economy, GovTech Agency, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Telecom, Dialog, and other relevant institutions to review the progress of the digitalisation process of the education sector.

During the discussion, officials briefed the Prime Minister on the progress made under the Task Force appointed under the leadership of Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri, with the objective of providing the required digital facilities to support the new education reforms initiated by the present Government.

The officials highlighted that se MORE >>

It is a social responsibility.

Parliament’s responsibility should not limit to approving expenditure.

It must also examine whether our public spending is producing the social and economic outcomes we need.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while participating in the roundtable dialogue on "Financing the Care Economy: The Role of Parliament" held on 21 July 2026.

The roundtable was jointly organized by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus in Parliament.

The dialogue brought together Members of Parliament with an interest in the economy and finance, gender equality, and social care to MORE >>

A discussion on the implementation of a comprehensive national program with regulatory and educational solutions to protect children in Sri Lanka from cyber threats, online violence and negative impacts on their wellbeing was held in Parliament on July 21 under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

In this special discussion organized with the participation of a multi-disciplinary working group of the Digital Education Task Force, there was consideration of how to balance ensuring access to the benefits of children’s digital participation with also safeguarding them from online harms.

As a number of countries around the world are discussing imposing age restrictions on children’s  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while the public had, over the years, become disillusioned by the nature of debates and exchanges in the Parliamentary Chamber, that perception is now changing as Parliament’s committee system has emerged as a vital mechanism through which significant and meaningful work is carried out.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the Adjournment Debate in Parliament on 21 July.

Elaborating further, the Prime Minister noted that unfounded allegations made by Opposition Members of Parliament in the Chamber, without evidence or factual basis, have contributed to creating a negative public perception of Parliament. However, she emphasized that Par MORE >>

A discussion was held on 21 July at the Parliament between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and a delegation representing Battersea, one of the United Kingdom’s leading animal welfare organizations, together with the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM–UK), on implementing a more systematic and expedited national programme to eliminate rabies from Sri Lanka, ensure animal welfare, and manage the population of free-roaming animals.

During the discussion, the delegation emphasized the need to introduce the “No Dog Left Behind” approach, which aims to vaccinate the maximum possible number of dogs within a short period using a vaccine that provides protection for three years, instead of the MORE >>

මෙරට ආර්ථිකය අර්බුදයෙන් මිදී ඉදිරියට යමින් පවතින පසුබිමක, රටේ තිරසාර සංවර්ධනය තහවුරු කිරීම සඳහා කාර්යක්ෂම රාජ්‍ය අංශයක් මෙන්ම වගවීමෙන් යුතු කළමනාකරණ ගණකාධිකරණ පද්ධතියක් අත්‍යවශ්‍ය බව අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය පැවසුවාය.

ශ්‍රී ලංකා සහතික ලත් කළමනාකරණ ගණකාධිකාරී ආ MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that true leadership is not about titles or power, but about acting responsibly, with compassion, and working for the well being of the others.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the President’s Guide Award and Prime Minister’s Award Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association, one of the country’s leading voluntary organizations dedicated to empowering girls and young women. The ceremony was held on 19th July at Temple Trees in Colombo.

During the event, the Prime Minister presented medals and certificates to the award recipients.

A total of 350 awards were presented at this year’s ceremony, comprising 338 P MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today commended the Ceylon Moor Ladies Union (CMLU) for its remarkable 90 years of dedicated service to Sri Lanka, describing the organisation as a shining example of compassion, women’s empowerment, and community leadership that has transformed countless lives across generations.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Ceylon Moor Ladies Union, held today (18) at Hotel Ramada, Colombo.

Congratulating the Ceylon Moor Ladies Union on reaching this significant milestone, the Prime Minister noted that few voluntary organisations have sustained nine decades of continuous service while remaining true to their founding miss MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation of senior Buddhist clergy from Thailand at Temple Trees on 18 July 2026.

The delegation included the Most Venerable Phra Dhammavajirapanyacharya Mahathera, Deputy Abbot of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), and Director of the Tipitaka Studies Centre of Mahachulalongkonrajavidyalaya University, together with other senior members of the Thai Sangha.

During the meeting, the discussions focused on the centuries-old Buddhist ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, strengthening religious and cultural cooperation, and further enhancing the longstanding friendship between the two countries.

At the conclusion of the  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of the CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) on 17 th July in Colombo.

The CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026 will be held from 16th July to 19 July under the theme “Threads of Inclusion – Woven from Every Walk of Life” and this Fashion Week & International Summit 2026 aims to redefine fashion as a platform for inclusion, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and social transformation.

Bringing together women entrepreneurs, designers, artisans, creative professionals, and industry leaders from across South Asia, the summit promotes innov MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility of all.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (17) while attending the inaugural ceremony of PET EXPO 2026, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), as the Chief Guest.

The exhibition was organised by the Association of Companion Animal Practitioners of Sri Lanka (ACAPSL). During the occasion, the Prime Minister also toured the ​“Aloka” exhibition booth, which had been dedicated to raising public awareness on the protection and welfare of street animals. She officia MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya underscored the critical importance of human capital development, lifelong learning, and collaborative leadership in driving Sri Lanka’s long-term economic transformation while addressing the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP).

Congratulating AHRP on reaching a significant milestone, the Prime Minister commended the Association’s founders, past presidents, members, and partners for their invaluable contribution to advancing the human resource profession in Sri Lanka over the past quarter century.

Reflecting on the country’s economic recovery, the Prime Minister noted that while Sri Lanka has made encourag MORE >>

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Alkahtani, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 16 July 2026 at Temple Trees.

Welcoming the Ambassador, the Prime Minister commended the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and appreciated the continued cooperation between the two countries across a range of sectors.

The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the timely humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. She also conveyed appreciation for the Kingdom’s continued support to Sri Lanka’s ed MORE >>

Our goal is to establish a ’closed service’ that upholds the professional dignity of preschool teachers and administrators.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will directly intervene to transform the existing informal early childhood education system by enhancing its quality and professionalism and committed to ensuring the professional security of everyone currently serving in the preschool sector.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the national programme for early childhood educators and caregivers held on 16 July at Temple Trees to mark the third day of the 2026 National Early Chi MORE >>

The newly appointed 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (16).

This was the first meeting between the Prime Minister and the newly appointed Commander of the Navy following his assumption of office.

During the meeting, focus was drawn on the role of the Sri Lanka Navy in ensuring national and maritime security, the importance of further strengthening coordination among state institutions, and cooperation towards national development.

The Prime Minister extended her congratulations to the newly appointed Commander of the Navy and commended the dedicated service of the Sri Lanka Navy in safeguarding th MORE >>