In a notable political move, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reshuffled his Cabinet for the first time since his National People’s Power (NPP) government began a year ago. The reshuffle, announced on Friday, brings the total number of cabinet members to 23, still under the constitutional limit of 25.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake reshuffles ministers positions
Susil Ranasinghe is the new Minister of Housing. Key changes include Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayaka, who will now handle Urban Development. Anura Karunatilaka takes over Ports and Civil Aviation. Rathnayaka faced scrutiny related to alleged irregularities at Colombo port, claims he and President Dissanayake have strongly denied. Additionally, five new deputy ministers have been appointed, improving the government’s workload capabilities.
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