Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Ms Azusa Kubota met with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (01.07.2024) at the Temple Trees premises. Findings and Preliminary Recommendations of Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) programme was presented to the Prime Minister at this occasion. STRIDE is a multi-stakeholder initiative, funded by the EU to promote dialogue between communities and local governments by improving access and quality of services at the local level. Their national symposium titled ’Catalyzing change- Making Local Governance Future Fit’ held during 10-11 June 2024 summation was presented as a report and discussed  MORE >>

We must protect the cooperative which was a hope for the economy.

Japan signed agreements to resume all suspended projects in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister made these comments while attending the ceremony held at Arangala Sanasa Hall on 30.06.2024 to distribute egg incubators received by the Prime Minister’s Office from the government of China and Nescafe machines from the decentralized fund to societies in Kaduwela electorate.

The Prime Minister further stated that -

"All of you have made a great commitment in the crisis that the country has faced. There are still people who remember the Second World War. I have heard about that time. We have spent many months living by eating B MORE >>

I express my deepest condolences on the demise of R. Sampanthan (MP) who is a mature and experienced politician.

He entered the Parliament representing the Tamil United Liberation Front and his mature profile as a former opposition leader and a prudent public representative is of the highest value.

Being a central and decisive factor in Tamil national politics, he directly stood for the ideology of his faction as a leader of the Tamil National Alliance and as a common leader of the Tamil people.

He had an excellent understanding on parliamentary proceedings. There are many concepts that he has socialized for decades.

Regardless of the different ideologies between us, I remember wit MORE >>

This is an opportunity for school children to gather a wealth of experience for their lives...

Presentation of the first service card to scouts, who have engaged in services at the Temple Trees marking the beginning of the National Scout Service and Relationship Month, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The National Scout Service and Relationship Month organized by the Sri Lanka Scouts Association will be implemented from 1st to 31st of July, and more than 110,000 scouts throughout Sri Lanka expect to engage in scout services during this period.

Prime Minister further commenting at the occasion –

“The process of Scout service and relationship that donates one MORE >>

This grand procession, held under the auspices of Ven. Elkaduwe Nagitha Thera, Chief Incumbent of Kirulapona Pushparamaya, holds a special place among the processions held under state patronage in Colombo.

Maha Sangha, MP Yadamini Gunawardena, Kirulapana Trade Association and many devotees joined this event.

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Those who gained progress through free education do not even mention that.

It was a giant step by Mahinda Rajapaksa to build the Hambantota Port

The Prime Minister mentioned this on 29.06.2024 at the occasion of vesting in the public, the new three-storied building of the Lunugamwehera Divisional Secretariat.

The Prime Minister speaking at the event stated that -

"When talking about Hambantota that day, Mr. D.A. Rajapaksa, father of Mahinda Rajapaksa, Chamal Rajapaksa, brought the people of Hambantota towards a big revolution in our country. When it comes to see the vote for free education, D.A. Rajapaksa voted for free education. That bill was passed by one vote. If we had lost th MORE >>

We did not become a country where employees were sacked according to the instructions of the World Bank...

The time of disbelief has ended and the time of trust has been established...

The Prime Minister made these comments while participating in the ceremony held at the Ratnapura Provincial Council Auditorium on 29.06.2024 to grant permanent appointments to employees in the Ratnapura district. To the 8435 employees who were confirmed in the local government institutions throughout the island.

The Prime Minister further commenting stated that...

"It was concluded that the number of employees in the public services was excessive. Therefore, the Treasury has advised the governments t MORE >>

The President is ready to reconsider reliefs and taxation by revising the rules and regulations related to the gem and jewellery sector..

The Prime Minister made these comments today (29.06.2024) while attending as the chief guest of the "International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition-2024" which was held for the first time in Ratnapura district at Silver Ray Hotel, Pelmadulla.

The Prime Minister further said that -

"Our country was famous for gems more than tea, coconut and rubber. In the past, the gems of our country were famous among the Kings and businessmen of different countries. Our gems had a sacred and noble value. But, no one came to invade our country because of gems. We were invaded f MORE >>

Many issues including property rights of citizens are resolved by utilizing the valuable documents collected by the registrars...

If your challenging duty is not done well, it will be the beginning of many problems...

The Prime Minister made these comments at the meeting of rural registrars held at the Temple Trees today (28.06.2024).

The Prime Minister who further commented said that -

"You are fulfilling a huge responsibility for the survival and progress of human society. You may face problems when some long standing rules are changed. In such cases, the government has an obligation to resolve those issues through friendly negotiations. Even if you do a difficult and satisfying  MORE >>

There is a delay in implementing the primary section of the decentralized budget programme.

Prime Minister made these comments while participating in a special meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on 27.06.2024 to review the progress of decentralized budget programme implemented throughout the island, special projects, Urumaya programme, and Kandukara Dashakaya programme.

The total number of projects in the decentralized budget programme is 33,362 and the allocated amount is 11,250 million Rupees. The total amount of money that has already been released for districts is 11,022 million Rupees and it is 97.98% as a percentage. The remaining allocations to be released is 227 million Rupees.

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Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network (ComWLG), partnering with Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) held their South Asia Regional meeting at CEWAS at Rathmalana, under the topic of ’Reinforcing Social Resilience Through Women’s Political Representation’ from 25-27 June where Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was the Chief Guest and keynote speaker.

A large number of distinguished guests and diplomats, especially women leaders from many Commonwealth nations including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Bahamas, Caribbean nations, African nations and Europe were present with many inline to make presentations and take part in sessions in the two day program and th MORE >>

Four new District Secretaries were appointed for Colombo, Kalutara, Jaffna, and Kilinochchi Districts.

Ginige Prasanna Janaka Kumara was appointed as the Colombo District Secretary, G.M. Janaka Gunawardena as the Kalutara District Secretary, M. Pradeepan as Jaffna District Secretary (Acting), and S. Muralidaran was appointed as Kilinochchi District Secretary (Acting).

Mr. Ginige Prasanna Janaka Kumara as the District Secretary of Colombo and Mr. GM Janaka Gunawardena as the Kalutara District Secretary have received appointment letters from Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, today (25.06.2024) at the Ministry of Public Adm MORE >>

The Prime Minister mentioned this on 23.06.2024 at the occasion of handing over the newly built three-storied building at Ananda Vidyalaya, Kottawa, to the students.

The Prime Minister speaking at the event commented-

"Utilizing new knowledge and new technology is the most necessary challenge for the current generation of students. We must prepare for that challenge. Through that challenge, we want to strengthen the path that our children can take towards the future.

Ananda Vidyalaya, Kottawa should collect the necessary strength to transform itself into a major school in Kottawa with the desire to plan for the future as well as every achievement. That is the way we can lead to the progress. One  MORE >>

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Sermon on the Poson Poya Day was delivered by; Rajakeeya Panditha

Ven. Ambulugala Sumangala Thera, the monk-in-charge of rituals for sacred relics of agra shrawaka at Maha Bodhi Agra Shrawaka Maha Viharaya.

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Poson Poya Day that commemorates the arrival of Arhant Mihinda Thera, who brought pure Buddhism to Sri Lanka, is the most significant day for Sri Lankan Buddhists.

It was the beginning of an era in which the agricultural economy existed for thousands of years, promoting a pure religious philosophy within the nation redefined with the concept of tank, dagoba, village, and temple.

It was the period that not only religious, religious order, cultural, environmental and social values but also many new concepts were socialized.

The people of Sri Lanka can present themselves as one of the greatest nations in the world due to the quality of this great philosophy.

Let us fall in-line with t MORE >>

The Prime Minister mentioned this today (20.06.2020) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall while attending the "Industry EXPO 2024".

The Prime Minister speaking at the event stated that -

"The most competitive field to be planned and researched to overcome our upcoming challenge is the industrial sector. For that, we should lead in this field with a big plan and goal.

Private sector industries, problems faced by people in the export sector, new industrialists and industrialists who are re-establishing existing industries have to be raised through financial problems. Economic progress and financial crisis is a huge problem faced by our country today. That is why the President  MORE >>

Neighbors are most important for us and there is tremendous goodwill in India for Sri Lanka – Indian External Affairs Minister

Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (June 20).

The Prime Minister congratulated Dr Jaishanker on the election victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and reassured Sri Lanka’s commitment to work together to further strengthen close bilateral relations. He thanked India for the assistance given at recent difficult times after Covid pandemic and the economic crisis.

Minister Jaishankar said the neighbours like Sri Lanka are extremely important to India and  MORE >>