Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in several Vesak day festivals held in Colombo on May 14.

The Prime Minister graced the inaugural ceremony of ’Bhakti Gee Pudasara,’ a program organized by the City FM service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) jointly by the guidance of the Ministry of Education and the collaboration of the Department of Home Affairs, operating under the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government which was held at Independence Square, Colombo. During the event, students representing 12 schools from the Colombo District performed Bakthi Gee.

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The Vesak pandol depicting the narrative of Maha Prajapathi Gothami was ceremoniously inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya amidst a Seth Pirith chanting ceremony on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, May 12, at the Grandpass Kosgas Junction (Pandol Junction).

This year marks the 54th occasion on which the Sri Vaishakya Sambuddhaloka Society has organized the Vesak pandol.

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The 2025 Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat, and the Prime Minister’s Office, was ceremonially inaugurated on May 12 by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

During the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister shared the following thoughts:

The Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival, held with the collective effort of all communities residing in the city of Colombo, is truly special. The religious harmony that exists within Colombo plays a significant role in making this event successful. Thanks to this harmony, we witness a large number of Dansals and Vesak festivities. These Dansals are organized through the collective efforts of people acro MORE >>

It is an honor to extend my Vesak day message to all citizens of the nation during this sacred period in which Buddhist community across Sri Lanka come together to pay homage to the Lord Buddha, upholding both material and spiritual offerings and commemorating the threefold sacred events of the Lord Buddha’s life.

Since ancient times, the lives of the Sri Lankan people have been deeply rooted by the teaching of the Lord Buddha and this is a greater inheritance we have received through the Dhamma. In our country, where people of diverse ethnicities and religions coexist in harmony, the collective celebration of a major religious festival such as Vesak stands as a powerful testament to that unity.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Gampola and Peradeniya hospitals on May 11 afternoon to inquire into the condition of the patients injured in a tragic bus accident. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 11 when a bus traveling from Kataragama to Kurunegala veered off the road and plunged into a 500 feet steep cliff in the Garandiella area.

During the visit, the Prime Minister paid special attention to the availability of essential medication for patients being treated in intensive care units, as well as the need to ensure that all patients receive the required medical attention without delay.

Responding to questions from the media, the Prime Minister stated:

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A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held on May 10 at the Prime Minister’s Office with the police team conducting investigations and the parents of the deceased child from Kotahena.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister instructed the police investigation team to carry out an impartial, accurate inquiry into the incidents that occurred both within the school and in the tuition class.

The Prime Minister further informed the group that the Ministry of Education is presently conducting an internal inquiry to assess the efficiency and adequacy of the procedures that were followed at the time the incident was reported.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament on May 9 that incidents and crimes involving children must be addressed with responsibility and should never be politicized or used for political advantage.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in reference to the recent incident involving a school girl in the Kotahena area who commit suicide.

The Prime Minister emphasized that a child contemplating suicide reflects a collective failure of society and that such incidents must never be repeated. The Prime Minister further emphasized that investigations are currently being conducted with the involvement of all relevant parties concerning the incident involving the Kotahena schoolgirl.

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The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the Fourth Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), held on 8th May at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation.

RIMES was established on 30th April 2009 to facilitate hazard monitoring, risk assessment, risk communication, and the application of risk information in decision-making among countries in Africa and Asia.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister further stated:

“The proposal to host the Fourth Ministerial Conference of RIMES in Sri Lanka was first put forward and seconded d MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss Sri Lanka’s development priorities and the continuation of strategic collaboration.

The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the World Bank’s support during Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis and reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Mr. Banga commended the government’s reform agenda and emphasized the importance of job creation and enhancing employment quality as key drivers of economic recovery.

Discussions focused on investment in critical sectors such as healthcare, education, agricultur MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met today (May 05) with Mr. Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division of the European External Action Service, as part of the ongoing GSP+ Monitoring Mission.

The Prime Minister welcomed the EU delegation and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union, particularly through the GSP+ framework. Discussions focused on key government priorities including poverty alleviation, digital transformation, and the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

Dr. Amarasuriya also emphasized the government’s ongoing reconciliation efforts and highlighted current legal reform priorities, including legislation to combat drug traffick MORE >>

Hon. Gen Nakatani, Minister of Defense of Japan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees on May 4.

The discussion took place in the spirit of long-standing bilateral friendship and focused on strengthening cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of defense and regional security. Minister Nakatani extended his congratulations to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of Japan and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to collaborative efforts in ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.

He also emphasized Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in maritime security and regional connectivity.

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Those who profited from irregularities are resisting the new reforms of the government.

The government has a structured plan in place to provide lasting solutions to the challenges faced by the people.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that those who benefited from irregular and unregulated systems are currently opposing the reform efforts of the government and that the government possesses a coherent and methodical strategy aimed at addressing the public’s concerns through sustainable and permanent solutions, rather than offering temporary responses.

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The tragedy of the university student underscores the breakdown of social relations.

Celebrate the Victory of May 7 Peacefully and ensure that our newly appointed members are prepared to commence their duties.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the victory commemorated on May 7 should be celebrated in a democratic and peaceful manner, while also urging the public to stand firmly against corruption in all sectors of society.

The prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a series of public gatherings held on May 2 in the areas of Homagama, Kirivaththuduwa, Dampe, Nawalamulla, and Magammana.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the removal of landmines in the Northern and Eastern provinces not only constitute the elimination of physical threats and danger but also address a national imperative aimed at restoring the dignity, livelihoods, and peaceful living conditions of the people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the event of Donor Coordination and Appreciation Ceremony of the Operational Program for removal of Landmine organized by the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, held today (02) at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo.

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Let us commemorate the 139th International Workers’ Day in a year marked by progress and under a government that represents the will of the people, putting an end to a painful chapter in history where the working class endured hardship, sacrifice, and struggle marked by blood and sweat.

Marking a historic turning point, we celebrate the May Day for this year under a people’s government that rises against five years of oppression by the ruling class, overthrowing corrupted politics.

Amidst nepotism, and political favoritism that subjected the working force to injustice, year 2024 marks a year of courageous decisions, a determined effort to rebuild a nation that was dragged into an abyss, overturning the enti MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, even if independent groups are formed and contested under different symbols, the people of this country will not grant them an opportunity unless the conduct, vision, and behavior of the opposition change.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on 30th April, addressing public gatherings held in Kalapaluwawa, Pothuarawa, Akuregoda, and Borallugoda.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

We are about to face an election for the third time within six months. We are preparing to exercise our votes. Only six more days remain.

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There have been numerous discussions and dialogues successfully conducted across various sectors, but it is now crucial to move beyond conversation and focus on strengthening the implementation.

Such collaborative effort like GGGI initiates in leading Sri Lanka towards a resilient and sustainable finance.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the Sri Lanka climate finance awareness session on advancing sustainable finance and carbon markets for climate action held today (30) at hotel Marriott Bonvoy in Colombo City Center.

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