Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while participating as the Chief Guest in the 45th Graduation Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), held on 31 July at the BMICH.

Established by the Government of Sri Lanka in 1964 as the Ceylon Hotel School, the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management has, for more than six decades, is well known for its contribution to equip the skilled professionals whose knowledge, professionalism, and dedication have earned recognition both in Sri Lanka and internationally.

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister presented awards and certificates to the graduating students in recognition of their successful completi MORE >>

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office on 31 July.

Welcoming the UNDP delegation, the Prime Minister expressed her appreciation for UNDP’s continued partnership and support for Sri Lanka’s sustainable development efforts.

The Prime Minister briefed the delegation on the Government’s ongoing efforts to complete priority programmes initiated under previous administrations, while moving forward with the implementation of its own policy priorities.

The discussion focused on the Governm MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of renovation on the Ratmalana–Kandawala Road and the drainage system on either side of the road, which provides access to a number of economically significant industrial establishments, higher education institutions, and other key locations.

The Prime Minister made these remarks during a special discussion held today (31 July) at the Western Provincial Council Office.

It was revealed during the discussion that due to blockages in the drainage system along both sides of the road, the road and adjacent buildings are frequently inundated during the rainy season, causing severe inconvenience to residents, e MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening of the “19th Century Views of Ceylon” exhibition, jointly organised by the George Keyt Foundation and the British High Commission in Colombo, held at Westminster House, the official residence of the British High Commissioner, on July 30, 2026.

The exhibition marks a historic milestone as the first public art exhibition to be hosted at Westminster House. It features a rare collection of 19th-century artworks depicting Ceylon by celebrated British artists, including Edward Lear, Andrew Nicholl, and Constance Gordon Cumming. Drawn largely from private collections, many of these artworks are being exhibited to the public for the first time, offering a remarkable visua MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a nation and society can only progress with a generation of young people equipped with skills and vision, and that it is essential to build the confidence of young people that opportunities exist for them while ensuring those opportunities become a reality.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on 30 July while attending the official launch of the Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026 educational exhibition, held at the Colombo Mayor’s Official Residence.

Organised for the fourth consecutive year under the theme “Skills for Life,” the Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026 is organised by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, alongside the Agr MORE >>

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon Lee, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office on 28 July.

Welcoming the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon Lee Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya expressed her sincere appreciation for the Ambassador’s valuable contribution towards further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea during her tenure in the country.

The Prime Minister also conveyed gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Korea for its continued assistance through Korean-funded development projects, particularly in the fields of irri MORE >>

The annual Aadi Vel festival of the New Kathiresan Kovil passed in front of Temple Trees in the afternoon of 28 July. The Prime Minister participated in the religious ceremony by offering a pooja tray during its street procession on behalf of the Prime Minister’s office.

Following a customary drum procession that escorted the Prime Minister from Temple Trees to the Vel chariot, she offered a Pooja tray to the sacred Silver chariot (Ther) carrying the Lord Murugan and received blessings.

Subsequently, the organising committee of the Vel Procession expressed their appreciation for the Prime Minister by presenting her with a floral garland and a ceremonial shawl.

The annual Aadi Vel Festival a MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that regardless of the extent of physical development achieved, the true progress and the development of a nation is measured by the values, discipline, and spiritual growth of its people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the unveiling ceremony of the newly constructed metal Samadhi Buddha Statue at the historic Kongoda Sri Gangarama Purana Maha Viharaya in Remunagoda, Kalutara South, on July 28.

The metal Samadhi Buddha Statue was ceremonially unveiled by the Most Venerable Malegoda Nanda Nayaka Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Sri Pushparama Maha Vihara of Payagala Malegoda and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Bentara-Walallawita Korale. Following the  MORE >>

Artists such as Dr. Sujatha Attanayake have taught us that truth...

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that great art knows no ethnicity, religion or language, and that its true language is humanity and unity. She further noted that the artistic creations of eminent artistes such as Dr. Sujatha Attanayake have powerfully conveyed this truth to generations of Sri Lankans.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a special felicitation ceremony held in honour of veteran songstress Dr. Sujatha Attanayake.

The special tribute programme, “Dr. Sujatha Attanayake Pranama,” organised by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), was held on July 28 at the Kumaratunga Munid MORE >>

An awareness workshop to launch the national initiative “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka” aimed at fostering a more ethical and accountable public service was held on July 27 at Temple Trees, with the participation of the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

The programme aims to strengthen ethics and values within the public service in alignment with the national Clean Sri Lanka programme, contributing to the Government’s key objective of enhancing the quality, efficiency, and transparency of the entire public service while establishing an exemplary, corruption-free system of public administration.

The National Integrity Week 2026, conducted under the theme “A Cultur MORE >>

Our mandate is to establish the rule of law and restore respect and confidence in Sri Lanka’s justice system

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks in Parliament on July 24 while responding to the debate rised on the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Justice and National Integration.

Participating in the parliamentary debate on the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Justice and National Integration, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Opposition had failed to substantiate its allegations with facts and had instead relied on rhetoric and personal attacks.

The Prime Minister further stated,

“There is no doubt that the incident that oc MORE >>

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 >>