A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr. Paul Wesley Stephan was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo Yesterday morning (18).
The High Commissioner, extends the good wishes of the Australian government, and then engaged in a discussion on strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Mr. Vimlendra Sharan, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was held Yesterday morning (18) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Future measures for the development of the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka were discussed at the meeting and attention was drawn to several important aspects of agriculture.
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Takafumi Kadono, the Sri Lanka Director of the Asian Development Bank, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (18) for a discussion. The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the support provided by the Asian Development Bank for various development projects in Sri Lanka. She conveyed her hopes for continued support from the Bank to help achieve Sri Lanka’s future development goals.
The meeting was attended by Cholpon Mambetova, Head of Sri Lanka Operations for the Asian Development Bank; Herathbanda Jayasundara, Senior Social Development Officer; Udeni Udugahapattua, Director of the Asian Development Bank Division; and Pradeep Saputantri, Prime Minister’s Secretary. MORE >>
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and New Zealand High Commissioner Mr. David Gregory Pine was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo this morning (18).
The High Commissioner conveyed the greetings of the New Zealand government to the Prime Minister and also engaged in a discussion on further maintaining the cooperation between the two countries.
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The Sri Lankan national carrom team, which includes players participating in the Carrom World Cup held in the United States of America, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (18).
Eight athletes along with the team manager will participate representing Sri Lanka in the Sixth Carrom World Cup to be held in San Francisco, California, America from 10th to 17th November 2024.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Institute is providing a financial assistance of 5 million rupees for this tour and its Treasurer Mr. Sujeewa Godaliyadda also participated in this event to symbolically award the same.
Mr. Ranil Abeysinghe is the team manager, and the male players Mohammad Sha MORE >>
In the discussion held today (17) between the Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya and the university student associations, attention was drawn to many unsolved problems faced by the university students so far regarding their studies and student welfare.
A group of representatives from many student associations including the Inter-University Students’ Federation, Students - Mass Power for Right to Education, Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee and all Medical Faculty Student Associations, Inter University Monks’ Federation, Inter Higher National Diploma Students Federation, Ocean University Students’ union, Student Union of Institute of Engineering and Technology, Engineering Faculty Students&r MORE >>
South African High Commissioner His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk said that the South African government is giving special focus on strengthening research and development sectors in Sri Lanka.
The African High Commissioner said this during the discussion held at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (15) afternoon, while extending wishes of the South African government to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The areas of improving diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and South Africa, strengthening the manufacturing sector in the country, developing the tourism industry and adopting reforms in the education sector, and the protection of women and children were further discussed.
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On October 15 - International White Cane Day, we celebrate the remarkable strength, independence and resilience of visually impaired people.
The white cane symbolizes their freedom to navigate the world with respect and confidence. It highlights the importance and necessity of building an integrated society where accessibility, support and empowerment are at the core.
International White Cane Day was declared with the aim of ensuring that persons with visual impairments enjoy equal and fair opportunities and rights as dignified citizens.
We are committed to upholding the rights of people with visual impairments by improving access to spaces, enhancing educational and employment opportunities, and MORE >>
The United Nations has focused on reforming education and digitizing the public sector in Sri Lanka.
Attention was drawn to this during a discussion held between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and United Nations Assistant Secretary General Ms. Kanni Wignaraja at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (14) afternoon.
Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, offered her best wishes to the Prime Minister.
Special attention was paid to developing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations for the sustainable development of Sri Lanka, supporting community safety, social security, and educational reforms and modernizing the public sector through digi MORE >>
The team participating in the Asian Netball Championship, which is held in India, met the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (14).
The Prime Minister engaged in a friendly discussion with the players of the team and wished them success for their victory.
Dulangi Wannithilaka leads the team this time, and Coach Deepi Nalika Prasadi, Manager Padmini Horanage, Chairperson of the Asian Netball Federation Lakshmi Victoria, Physician of the team Dr. Lal Ekanayake, and Masseur Manoj Darshana join with the team.
For the first time, 14 Asian countries will participate in this championship. The opening ceremony of this year’s tournament will be held on 17th October at 3:00 pm and the tournam MORE >>
The 14-year-old student Fatima Nada, who came from Kattankudy to Colombo by foot cycle, handed over a message to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning (14).
She has handed over this message requesting to take immediate action against the drug menace that has afflicted children and youth and to prevent child abuse.
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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10.10.2024, Sunil Keerthi Nanayakkara who Operations Director of Sri Lanka Mental Health Clients’ Action Organization (CAN MH Lanka) presented the butterfly logo to the Prime Minister.
The Sri Lankan Mental Health Clients Activist Organization that the established in 2012, advocates for mental health and educates people on how to deal with mental disorders that affect them.
Since 2013, 10 October has been designated as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO), which aims to raise awareness of mental health worldwidemobilize and efforts to support those experiencing mental health problems.This year the theme is " mental health at work".< MORE >>
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya requested the Thai government’s assistance in rescuing Sri Lankans still detained in cybercrime camps in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region, facilitated by the Myanmar government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made this request during a discussion held with the Thai Ambassador, Paitoon Mahapannaporn, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (10.10.2024).
The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided by the Government of Thailand in rescuing 28 Sri Lankans from cybercrime camps and asked for continued support to rescue the 40 Sri Lankans still detained in the said camps.
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It is essential to maintain good mental health throughout life, from birth to death.
World Mental Health Day 2024 highlights the importance of the physical environment in the workplace, focusing on areas such as stress management, empowerment, and social adaptation. This year’s theme, Mental Health at Work, underscores these crucial aspects.
It is also important to understand the co-relationship between mental health and the workplace. Even the healthiest employees can experience physical and mental stress in a poor work environment.
When employees are actively engaged in maintaining their mental well-being, it leads to reduced stress, lower absenteeism, and increased commitment to their work. MORE >>
From 2025, the Independence ceremony will not be held for the elite but only for the masses.
Enforce the law for all those who keep official residences regardless of reminders
The official residence used by former Minister Amaraweera has to be given to Sirimavo Bandaranaike College
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the government officials should be responsible for the pertinence and the benefits of the development projects implemented in the country on behalf of the people.
The Prime Minister expressed these views in a discussion held recently (09th) with senior officials of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government MORE >>
It is crucial to develop the postal service into an institution that both contributes to the economy and remains connected to the people by integrating modern technology.
In line with this goal, and in celebration of today’s International Postal Day, three commemorative stamps and two stamps with QR codes have been issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
While the postal service has traditionally been a key part of our lives, advancements in communication have led to certain setbacks. However, by embracing new technologies, the postal service can be transformed into a more efficient and proactive entity.
Postage and stamps have always held great significance, an MORE >>
