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Political Party

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)

District

Matara

Date of Birth

1959-05-14

Religion

Buddhism

Civil Status

Married

Legislative Service

25 years, 1 months, 28 days

Profession

Journalist


Connect with the MP

Address (Sitting Days)

399/41, Gamage Road,Madiwela,Kotte.

Address (Non-Sitting Days)

16,Wilmot Balasuriya Mawatha,Matara.

Phone (Sitting Days)

0112574922

Phone (Non-Sitting Days)

0413021900

Fax

0412238276


Chamber Seating Plan



Related Information

  • Academic Qualifications
    • Received Honorary Doctorate for Education, Plymouth University, UK; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)

  • Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2020-08-05 - to date)
  • Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2015-08-17 - 2020-03-02)
  • Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-04-21 - 2015-06-26)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-03-09 - 2010-04-08)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2005-12-14 - 2010-02-09)
  • Fourth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2000-10-10 - 2001-10-10)
  • Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (2000-09-14 - 2000-10-10)
  • Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (1994-08-16 - 2000-08-18)

  • Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Mass Media (2021-08-16)
    • Minister of Power (2020-08-12)
  • Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Education and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs (2019-11-22)
  • Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development (2010-11-22)
    • Minister of Youth Affairs (2010-04-23)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Transport (2007-01-28)

  • Minister of Mass Media (2021-08-16 - 2022-04-03)
  • Minister of Power (2020-08-12 - 2021-08-16)
  • Minister of Education and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs (2019-11-22 - 2020-03-02)
  • Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development (2010-11-22 - 2015-01-08)
  • Minister of Youth Affairs (2010-04-23 - 2010-11-22)
  • Minister of Transport (2007-01-28 - 2010-04-09)
  • Deputy Minister of Samurdhi, Rural Development, Parliamentary Affairs & Up Coun. (2000-11-03 - 2001-09-14)
  • Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs & Religious Affairs (2000-08-16 - 2000-10-10)
  • Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs & Religious Affairs (1999-07-04 - 2000-08-09)

  • 2023-12-06
    • Petitioned By:  R. Pradeepika Withana
    • Petition Status:  Meeting Sheduled
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment
  • 2023-12-05
    • Petitioned By:  Chandana Arunadewa
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Mass Media
  • 2023-11-07
    • Petitioned By:  M.K.W. Wickramaratne
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government
  • 2023-11-06
    • Petitioned By:  Nihal Samarasingha
    • Petition Status:  Petition Presented
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration
  • 2023-11-04
    • Petitioned By:  A.D. Pradeep Niroshan
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Defence

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Value Added Tax

For

VALUE ADDED TAX (AMENDMENT)

For

  • Treasurer of SLFP from 2005 - 2015
  • National Organizer of Joint Opposition from 2015 - 2020
  • District Leader for SLPP Matara from 2016 - Ongoing






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