The sermon on the Binara Poya day was delivered by Ven. Prof. Iththademaliye Indrasara Thera, former Vice Chancellor of the Buddhist and Pali Universit of Sri Lanka, and Deputy Chief Sangha Nayaka of Southern Sri Lanka. MORE >>
Construction of the building was done with the financial contribution of Dr. Mohan Kumararathna and Savithree Kumararathna, who are residing in California State, America, and the design and construction were done by the Civil Engineering Division of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Maha Sangha, including Ven. Aggamaha Panditha Walpola Piyananda Thero, Chief Incumbent of Sri Maha Viharaya, Pamankada, and Dharmavijaya Vihara in USA, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakhe, public representatives including Parliamentarians Sarath Weerasekara and Yadamini Gunawardena, and a group of devotees, participated in the event. MORE >>
Let’s apply the vision of the Prophet Muhammed for social welfare.
When Muslims all over the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammed who dedicated himself to peace, love, mercy and goodness and wellbeing of the world, let us recommit ourselves to creating harmony in the society as it is the most appropriate way to respect him.
It is a timely requirement to apply the humanitarian philosophy of the Prophet, who gifted a perfect way of life that brings prosperity, emancipation, peace and happiness towards social welfare of the people.
I offer Eid Milad-Un-Nabi Mubarak to the Sri Lankan Islamic devotees and their brethren across the world who respect the universal message of h MORE >>
Fill vacancies in the province while giving teaching appointments.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that steps should be taken to fill vacancies in the province while giving teaching appointments. Addressing a meeting with Provincial Governors on 26.09.2023 at Temple Trees, he stressed that a voluntary program is required to prevent drug trafficking.
Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister further stated;
“It is necessary to implement the program in order to improve the economic, political and administrative situation in the country. Attention should be paid to the functioning of local government bodies that do not have public representatives currently.
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Minister Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Justice, Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alas, Members of Parliament Jagath Kumara, Yadamini Gunawardena, Western Province Governor Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake, Principal of Rajasingha Central College, Jagath Surasena and teachers, parents, group of students and children participated in this event. MORE >>
To mark the 270th anniversary of re-establishment of the higher ordainment (Upasampada) from Siam to institute Syam Nikaye and to symbolise the longstanding relationships between Thailand and Sri Lanka since time immemorial , Vice-Sangharaja of Thailand, most Venerable Theerayanmuni of Phra Wat Debsirindravas Temple, donated a Samadhi Buddha statue for the people of Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena welcomed the statue with overwhelming religious faith and joy and exchanged casket containing the edict (Sannaspathra) on 24.09.2023 at Temple Trees.
Ven Elle Gunawansa Thera, Member of Parliament Yadamini Gunawardena, Thai Ambassador Poj Harnpol and a delegation from Thailand and officials joined this event.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said India, in recent years, has been growing at an exponential rate, and especially while celebrates 77th anniversary of independence, while functioning as a democracy. Speaking at the 77th Independence Anniversary celebrations organized by the India Sri Lanka Society in Colombo on Saturday (September 23), he mentioned the great achievements of India –Chairing G20, Landing on moon, largest population and market and the 5th largest economy in the world.
“India has become not only an Asian Giant, but also a Global Force. Your leaders, scientists, artistes, sports, agriculture and yoga to cinema have become international exceptions,” he said. “Freedom is not merely a word or an abstract MORE >>
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Clarification of the fake news ’biggest land robbery’
There is absolutely no truth in the allegation levelled against Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in the above interview with the title, ’Biggest Land Robbery’ broadcast on CNB – Truth With Chamuditha YouTube News Brief on September 19, 2023.
The fabricated statement made in the broadcast that Ven Hadapangoda Mahinda Thera, the chief incumbent of Rajamaha Vihara of Kiriella, is a relative of the Prime Minister is completely false.
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The 73rd anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka China Friendship Association was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 21.09.2023 at The Temple Trees.
Addressing the gathering, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said that the strong foundation laid by Philip-Kusuma Gunawardena couple in the 1940s for the China-Sri Lanka Friendship Association is most valuable.
Mrs. Kusuma Gunawardena was the first president of the Sri Lanka China Friendship Association, which was then known as the Ceylon Chinese Friendship Association. The Chinese ambassador further mentioned that while China is grateful for that, they should also be grateful to Mrs. Kusuma Gunawardena for giving birth to Mr. Dinesh Gun MORE >>
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, former President Maithripala Sirisena, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, State Ministers Jagath Pushpakumara, Suren Raghavan, Kader Mastan, Members of Parliament Duminda Dissanayake, Jagath Kumara, former Governors Sarath Ekanayake, Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and many family members and guests attended the event.
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Outgoing Ambassador of Iran Hashem Ashjazadeh thanked Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena for continuously extending support to him during his diplomatic tenure to promote bilateral friendship and development cooperation.
The Ambassador, who paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister at the Temple Trees on Monday (September 18), recalled that during the challenging period of Covid pandemic and the global economic crisis he could count on the Prime Minister’s support when he was the Foreign Minister and later as the Premier.
The Prime Minister thanked Ambassador Hashem Ashjazadeh for his efforts to promote the friendship and cooperation between Iran and Sri Lanka during a difficult and challenging period. He pr MORE >>
Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament, Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said upcoming BIMSTEC and IORA meetings will boost cooperation between the countries in the region. She referred to close cooperation between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in international forums, and emphasized the need for further expansion of people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The Speaker said this when she called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (September 18).
She expressed appreciation over the rapid recovery made by Sri Lanka after the recent economic crisis. She said Sri Lanka has tremendous potential to expand tourism as she noticed that required infrastructure is in place already.
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Where are we, when a century has passed since universities around the world began to conduct research on Buddhism?
The Prime Minister made these comments while participating in the 159th birthday celebration of Anagarika Dharmapala held on September 17 at Mahabodhi Agrasrawaka Maha Viharaya, Maradana. There are no statues of Anagarika Dharmapala resembling him as a monk, but only those resembling him as a layman. Hence, a foundation stone was also laid on this occasion for a statue resembling him as a monk.
The Prime Minister made the following comments addressing the gathering –
“Anagarika Dharmapala was a true citizen of Ceylon who has gifted a great humanity to the world. He could go on s MORE >>
Exams should be conducted on time and results should be given on time.
There are many human resources that have bequeathed by Vishakha, which brought pride to the nation.
The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena announced that exams should be conducted on time and results should be given on time. It will lead to receive graduation one year earlier. Moreover Vishakha has bequeathed many human resources which brought pride to the nation. He expressed these views on 15.09.2023 while attending the prize giving ceremony of Vishakha Vidyalaya.
Speaking on the occasion the Prime Minister stated that.
Vishakha Vidyalaya which has begun as the Buddhist Ladies’ College,added great exempl MORE >>
“Although certain shortcomings were existed, everyone should get together regardless of party or colour to reconstruct the country.” - MP Patali Champika Ranawaka
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena pointed out that Construction permitted by local government institutes must be directed according to the development plan. He said this at the District Secretary Conference which was held on 15.09.2023 at the State Ministry of Home Affairs under the patronage of Prime Minister.
Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister stated that
“Billions of funds were allocated by the monitory commission for development work. Clear guidelines have been given to contact the district secretaries and the gover MORE >>