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 >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who travelled to the State of Qatar to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of the former Father Amir of the State of Qatar, returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16 July) via Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.

During her visit to Qatar, the Prime Minister visited Lusail Palace in Doha, where she conveyed her condolences to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Amir of the State of Qatar.

The Prime Minister subsequently visited Al Wajba Palace, where she conveyed condolences on behalf of Sri Lanka to Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of the Amir of the State of Qatar and Ch MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Al Wajba Palace on 15 July during her official visit to the State of Qatar to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

The Prime Minister expressed her deepest sympathies to Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of the Emir of the State of Qatar and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation. The Prime Minister also conveyed her condolences to Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, daughters of the late Father Amir, as well as to the members of the Qatari Royal Family.

The Prime Minister fu MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, arrived at Lusail Palace in Doha today (15 July).

Upon her arrival, the Prime Minister was received by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar. The Prime Minister subsequently met with His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya conveyed to His Highness the Amir the deepest condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The occas MORE >>

Her Excellency Ms. Dewi Gustina Tobing, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka met with the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri at the Prime Minister’s Office on 14 July 2026.

During the cordial discussions, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Indonesia and noted that the two countries will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027.

The discussions highlighted the importance of expanding cultural exchanges and strengthening people-to-people connectivity, particularly through tourism, as key avenues for enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two co MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for Qatar this afternoon (14) to convey the condolences of the Government and people of Sri Lanka on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Amir of the State of Qatar.

During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet members of the late Father Amir’s family and senior representatives of the State of Qatar to personally convey Sri Lanka’s condolences.

The visit also reflects the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Qatar.

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It is the policy of the Government to ensure equal access to education for all children

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the President’s Fund has been transformed into a people-centred fund and that ensuring equal access to education for all children is a key policy of the Government.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on 11th of July at Temple Trees while participating in the “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman 2026” programme, organised to recognise students with special needs pursuing university education.

The President’s Fund has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs. 100,000 each to 370 students admitted under the special needs category through the Universi MORE >>

All Donations Received for Disaster Relief Are Securely Maintained Under the Treasury

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that compensation and relief measures for people affected by the disaster are being implemented with significant progress and that all necessary financial allocations have already been released to Divisional Secretariat level to facilitate these efforts.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament today (10) while responding to a question raised regarding disaster relief services and the management of donations received for disaster response.

Further elaborating on the matter, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that although certain delays in the del MORE >>