NPP’s new Cabinet sworn in, pledges progressive governance
By: Isuru Parakrama
November 18, Colombo (LNW): The newly formed Cabinet under the National People’s Power (NPP) government took their oaths before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18), marking the beginning of a new political chapter in Sri Lanka.
The swearing-in ceremony is currently being held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, reflecting the NPP’s commitment to establishing a streamlined and inclusive government.
The Cabinet includes 21 members, amongst them Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, who also holds the portfolio for Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training. The appointment of Deputy Ministers is expected in the coming days.
- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya: Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training
- Vijitha Herath: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism
- Prof Chandana Abeyrathna: Minister of State Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government
- Harshana Nanayakkara: Minister of Justice and National Coalition
- K.D. Lal Kantha: Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Irrigation and Livestock
- Ramalingam Chandrasekaran: Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Oceanic Resources
- Saroja Savithri Polraj: Minister of Women and Child’s Affairs
- Sunil Handunnetti: Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development
- Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi: Minister of Buddhist, Religious and Cultural Affairs
- Prof. Upali Pannilage: Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment
- Anura Karunathilake: Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing
- Bimal Ratnayake: Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Services
- Ananda Wijepala: Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
- Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa: Minister of Health and Mass Media
- Samantha Vidyaratna: Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Development
- Sunil Kumara Gamage: Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs
- Wasantha Samarasinghe: Minister of Trade, Commercial, Food Security and Corporate Development
- Prof. Krishantha Abeysena: Minister of Science and Technology
- Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando: Minister of Labour
- Eng. Kumara Jayakody: Minister of Energy
- Dr. Dhammika Patambedi: Minister of Environment
Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake continues to retain the Ministries of Defence, Finance, Economic Development and Digital Economy.
