A partially new Cabinet was sworn in today before the President sans three key Rajapaksas. The Rajapaksas are Basil, Chamal, and Namal.
However, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will continue to hold his portfolios. Professor G.L.Pereis and Ali Sabry will also continue in their respective positions as Foreign and Finance ministers, respectively.
The new Cabinet, a mix of young and old, is yet to face the scrutiny of the people.
The heavyweights removed are Johnston Fernando, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Rohitha Abeygoonesekara, Gamini Lokuge, Banduala Gunawardene, and Pavithra Wanniarchchi C.B Ratnayake and S.B Dissanayake.
However, former Minister of Media Dullas Alhapperuma has refused to accept any portfolio.
Dinesh Gunawardene was subject to frequent changes in his portfolios within a short period. Earlier, he held Foreign affairs and Education.
The new ministers appointed today are
Dinesh Gunawardene Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Local Government and Provincial Councils
Douglas Devananda
Minister of Fisheries
Dr Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Education and Plantations.
Prasanna Ranatunga Minister of Tourism and Public Law and Order.
Dilum Amunugama
Tarnsport and Industries.
. Kanaka Herath Minister of Highweays
Vidua Wickramanayake Minister of Labour.
Janaka Wakukmbura Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Shehan Seamasinghe Minister of Trade and Samurdhi
Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva Minister of water resources and supplies.
Wimalaweera Dissanayake Minister of wild Life and Forest conservation.
Kanchana Wijesekara, Minister of Power and Energy
Thenuka Vidanageamage youth affairs and sports.
Nalaka godahewa Minister of Media.
Channa Jayasumana Minister of Health
Naseer Ahamed, Minister of Environment
Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon Ports and shipping.
