Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their psychosocial well-being. The Prime Minister emphasized that this approach would help foster a supportive school environment during disaster situations.
One-Week Dry Ration Allowance for Fishing Families Affected by the Disaster
The 9th phase of the island wide program to recognize outstanding GCE Advanced Level students, organized by the President’s Fund, will take place tomorrow (14) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
The Government’s strong fiscal discipline has made it possible to provide higher compensation to affected communities
Ms. Janandi Sandanika made a personal financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the Ditwah cyclone.
Lakbima Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd, based in Polonnaruwa, has contributed Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa.
Asriel Marketing (Pvt) Ltd has contributed Rs. 5 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to assist communities affected by the Ditwah cyclone.
Almas Holdings (Pvt) Ltd has made a financial contribution of Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the Ditwah cyclone.
A discussion between U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung and President’s Senior Adviser on Science and Technology, Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya, took place recently at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo.
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Julian Hill, M.P., Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and Assistant Minister for International Education of Australia, on 11 December 2025 at the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is taking steps to strengthen local exporters by making trade facilitation, customs procedures, and investment approvals more efficient, and by improving export services.
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