Members of Parliament, Sri Lanka
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Name Portfolio Age Academic Qualifications Professional Qualifications Hon. A. Aravindh Kumar, M.P. State Minister of Education 68 Hon. Abdul Haleem, M.P. 66 Diploma in Banking
Banker- worked for Dubai Bank Ltd, Dubai
Hon. Ajith Rajapakse, M.P. Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees 49 Diploma in Politics, National Youth Council; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Director - Rajapaksha Group of Companies; Director- Rajapaksha Gems; Director - Ravindu Palas
Hon. Akila Ellawala, M.P. 47 Bachelor of Commerce, Specialised in Human Resources Management and Marketing, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Hon. Ali Sabri Raheem, M.P. 60 Dip. in Business Management; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Dip. in Business Management
Hon. Angajan Ramanathan, M.P. Deputy Chairperson of Committees 39 BE (Hons) Computer Engineering, Australia;
MBA (International Business), Australia
Hon. Anupa Pasqual, M.P. State Minister of Social Empowerment 58 B.Sc. (Chemistry)
Environmental Specialist
Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Attorney at Law, M.P. 64 Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne, M.P. State Minister of Justice and Prison Affairs 37 L.L.B. - University of Buckingham, London (2006-2009);
Attorney-at-Law - Law College of Sri Lanka (2009-2010);
Diploma in Leading Economic Growth, University of Harvard (USA) (2018);
Diploma in Computer Operational Systems;
G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Attorney-at- Law
Hon. Arundika Fernando, M.P. State Minister of Urban Development and Housing 51 B.Sc. (Airline Management); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Asanka Navarathna, M.P. 42 B.C.A (Under Graduate)
Dip. in Computer Studies
PCM (SLIM); Diploma in HR
Hon. Ashok Abeysinghe, M.P. 66 Director - A.G. Distributors/ Seth Sevana Hospital (Pvt) Ltd Pharmaceutical Distributor
Hon. Ashoka Priyantha, M.P. State Minister of Home Affairs 43 BA in Politics, Jayawardenapura University; Diploma in Mass Communication; Diploma in Counseling
Hon. A. L. M. Athaullah, M.P. 65 G.C.E. (O/L)
Retired Teacher
Hon. B. Y. G. Rathnasekara, M.P. 61 B.Sc. Mangement (Public ) (Spl.);
M.Com. (First Class) (Specialization : Accounting and Financial Management);
G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Partly Qualfied - Sri Lanka Institute of Chartered Accountants
Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, M.P. 48 Pre-intern Medical Practitioner at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kelaniya; Journalism
Possesses considerable experience in the field of media having served as a presenter and moderator of political programs at SIRASA TV and TNL television channels for nine years.
Hon. C. B. Rathnayake, M.P. 65 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. C.V. Wigneswaran, M.P. 83 B.A. (London University ) ; LLB. (Ceylon University ); Completed Proctors' Final and Advocates' Final at Law College, Colombo; Attorney-at-Law
Proctors' Final Advocates'; Attorney-at-Law; Former Lecturer, Law College; In active Practice from 1965 to 1979; Joined the Judicial Service on 7 May 1979; Magistrate and District Judge - Batticaloa, Chavakachcheri and Mallakam; District Judge Colombo in January 1987; High Court Judge 1988, serving in Northern Province, Eastern, North Central, Uva and Western Provinces; Judge Court of Appeal in 1995; Former SC Judge; Former CM Northern Province
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, M.P. 80 Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. State Minister of Primary Industries 51 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. 42 Business Management Degree; G.C.E. (A/L)
Business Management Degree
Hon. Chandima Weerakkody, Attorney at Law, M.P. 54 Attorney-at-Law
Hon. (Prof.) Channa Jayasumana, M.P. 42 MBBS, PhD, FRCP Edin
Professor in Pharmacology
Hon. (Prof.) Charitha Herath, M.P. 55 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, (2017); Master of Arts, Sichuan Union University, Chengdu in China; Master of Arts (MA), Department of Philosophy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA (2003); Bachelor of Arts Special Degree in Philosophy (BA) (Second Class Upper Division) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (1994); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
University Professor; Professor of Philosophy (Chair)
Hon. Charles Nirmalanathan, M.P. 47 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Mayadunna Chinthaka Amal, M.P. 47 Undergraduate in Political Science (Open University of Sri Lanka); G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. D. B. Herath, M.P. State Minister of Livestock Development 66 G.C.E. (A/L)
Commissioner , North Western Province Cooperative Employees' Commission;
Director General , Wayamba Development Authority;
Working Director , Milco Pvt Ltd .
Hon. D. V. Chanaka, M.P. State Minister of Power and Energy 35 Masters in Financial Economics (reading), University of Colombo; B.Sc. in Construction Management & Design, Southeast Missouri State University, USA; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. D. Weerasingha, M.P. 43 G.C.E. (A/L)
Course on Agriculture and Fisheries
Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, M.P. 53 Attorney- at -Law and Notary Public.
Hon. Dhammika Perera, M.P. Hon. Dharmalingam Sithadthan, M.P. 74 Accountancy; ICMA (Part IV); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Accountant
Hon. (Mrs.) Diana Gamage, M.P. State Minister of Tourism 57 MBA; LLB (UK)
Hon. Dilan Perera, M.P. 60 B.com (Special), University of Kelaniya; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney - at - law, Sri Lanka Law College
Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi, M.P. 65 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. Dilum Amunugama, M.P. State Minister of Investment Promotion 41 Hon. Anura Dissanayaka, M.P. 54 Bachelor of Science
Hon. Douglas Devananda, M.P. Minister of Fisheries 65 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, M.P. 63 Received Honorary Doctorate for Education, Plymouth University, UK; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Duminda Dissanayake, M.P. 43 Bachelor Degree (Holmesglen Institute -Australia);
Advance Diploma - Information Technology;
G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Eran Wickramaratne, M.P. 65 M.Sc. Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; BA. (Hons) Economics & Politics; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Faizal Cassim, M.P. 65 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E (O/L)
Hon. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, M.P. 72 G.C.E. (O/L)
* කොමාන්ඩෝ සහ වන සටන් පුහුණු පාඨමාලාව * මාණ්ඩලික විද්යාල පාඨමාලාව * රාජකීය ආරක්ෂක විද්යාලීය පාඨමාලාව, මහා බ්රිතාන්යය
Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam, M.P. 49 L.L.B (Hons.) London
Barrister-at-Law (Lincolin's Inn, England)
Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka)
Hon. (Prof.) G. L. Peiris, M.P. 76 Bachelor of Law (First Class Honours (Ceylon) 1967;
Doctor of Philosophy (Oxford) 1971;
Doctor of Philosophy (Sri Lanka) 1974
Assistant Lecturer in Law 1968; Lecturer in Law, 1971 - 1975 ; Associate Professor of Law 1975- 1979; Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law 1977 ; Head of the Department of Law 1978 - 1983 ; Professor of Law since 1979 ; Dean of the Faculty of Law, 1983 ;Vice Chancellor - 1989
Hon. Gamini Waleboda, M.P. 55 M.Sc. Final; B.Sc. (Business Administration), University of Sri Jayawardenapura; Postgraduate degree, University of Sri Jayawardenapura; Postgraduate Diploma, University of Colombo; Final Year professional in Chartered Accountancy; G.C.E. (A/L) (ranked as District First in Commerce Stream, Ratnapura District)
Exposure and knowledge from overseas such as - Training on e-governance and change management for IRD officers Sri Lanka at IRBM Malaysia - Investigation/ Assessment and International Taxation for Lanka at Direct Taxes Regional Training Institute Mumbai - Practical Issues of Tax Policy and tax Administration in Developing Countries at National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi, India; Special study on Thailand and Singapore tax system; Served as a Visiting Lecturer in higher education institutions such as the Open University, Technical College and University of Sri Jayawaradenapura; Completed 1st Department Examination and 2nd Department Examination In Inland Revenue Department
Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, M.P. 52 Masters (Reading); Computer Science (Spl.) (Information Systems); G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney-at-Law; Computer Specialist
Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka, M.P. 60 Diploma in Political Science; G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. (O/L)
Followed a Course on Plantation Management
Hon. (Dr.) Gayashan Nawananda, M.P. 32 MBBS; Following MA Degree; Following Law Degree; G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Samanmale Kumarasinghe, M.P. State Minister of Women and Child Affairs 67 Upto Advanced Level
(Hons) Doctorate of Art; Internationally Qualified Beautician; Degree in Business Management
Hon. Gevindu Cumaratunga, M.P. 58 Hon. Govindan Karunakaram, M.P. 59 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
ex. MP (1989-1994) ex. MPC (2012-2017)
Hon. Gunathilaka Rajapaksha, M.P. 65 G.C.E. A/L
Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana, M.P. Minister of Transport and Highways and Minister of Mass Media 69 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Beijin Foreign Studies University); B.Sc. (Mgt.)Sp. (Hons.) (Sri Jayewardenapura University); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
M.A.A.T.
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, M.P. Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government 73 Hon. H. M. M. Harees, M.P. 51 LLB (Col); Attorney - at -Law.
Attorney - at - Law.
Hon. H. Nandasena, M.P. 68 G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Followed a Course on Co-operative Development Offier
Hon. Harin Fernando, M.P. Minister of Tourism and Lands 44 B.A. (Political Science/ Sociology); G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. 52
BA (Hons) Sociology;
MA App. Anthropology & Development Studies;
PHD, Social Anthropology
University Lecturer
Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, M.P. 58 Ph.D; MA; B. Sc.
Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna, M.P. 42 BA (Hons.) Management Studies, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
MBA, University of Cardiff, United Kingdom
Senior Investment Advisor, John Keells Stock Brokers
Hon. Hector Appuhamy, M.P. 62 Diploma in Business Management; G.C.E. A/L, G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Hesha Withanage, M.P. 46 B.Sc. (Business Administration), University of Sri Jayawardhanapura; Higher Diploma in Local Governance (SLILG)
Company Director
Hon. Imran Maharoof, M.P. 39 Diploma in Business Management;
Diploma in Computer Literacy;
G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
AAT
Hon. Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, M.P. 69 BA (Hons) in Mass Communication
Attorney at law
Hon. Indika Anuruddha Herath, M.P. State Minister of Power and Energy 46 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Hotel Management, Sri Lanka Hotel Corporation
Hon. Ishak Rahuman, M.P. 50 B.B.A (Economics), University of Santander
Managing Director
Hon. Isuru Dodangoda, M.P. 33 B. Sc. (Hons.) Business IT, MBA
Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala, M.P. 56 Diploma in International Affairs; G.C.E. (A/L)
Chairman in Reedigama Pradeshiya Sabha 1991-1993 Member of Provincial Council NWP 1993-1994 Member of Sri Lankan Parliament 1994-2000 Member of Provincial Council NWP 2004-2010 Opposition Leader of Provincial Council NWP 2010-2015 Member of Parliament 2015 - 2020
Hon. Jagath Kumara Sumithraarachchi , M.P. G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Jagath Pushpakumara, M.P. State Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion 59 G.C.E. A/L, G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Jagath Samarawickrama, M.P. Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakoon, M.P. 69 Diploma in Business Administration; Diploma in Mass Communication & Information Technology; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Served as Head Quarters Inspector (HQI) in Police for 19 years
Hon. Janaka Wakkumbura, M.P. State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government 55 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, M.P. 48 GCE A/L (Maths)
Hon. Jayantha Ketagoda, M.P. 62 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Film & Television, Aesthetics & Technology (The Institute of Film & Television ) Aesthetic University
Hon. Jayantha Samaraweera, M.P. 54 Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
Programme Producer - Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (1995, 1999)
Hon. Jayantha Weerasinghe, PC, M.P. 72 Graduated from Colombo University Law Faculty as an LL.B law graduate in 1974
Passed the Attorney-at-Law Final Examination in 1975
Attorney at Law from 1976 and a President's Counsel from 2010
Hon. Jayarathna Herath, M.P. 67 Diploma in Agriculture
Hon. Jeevan Thondaman, M.P.
Minister of Water Supply and & Estate Infrastructure Development28 L.L.B., University of Northumbria
Hon. John Seneviratne, M.P. 82 G.C.E. (A/L), London (A/L)
Attorney-at-Law
Advocate ot the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
Hon. Johnston Fernando, M.P. 58 Hon. K. Kader Masthan, M.P. State Minister of Rural Economy 52 Hon. K. P. S. Kumarasiri, M.P. 51 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera, M.P. 58 Diploma, Institute of National Plantation Management
Assistant Superintendent, Janatha Estate Development Board
Hon. Kabir Hashim, M.P. 63 Hon. Nalin Fernando, M.P. Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security 49 Hon. Kanaka Herath, M.P. State Minister of Technology 46 Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, M.P. Minister of Power and Energy 40 B. Com. (Economics); Diploma in Architecture; Diploma in Business & Commerce
Hon. Kapila Athukorala, M.P. 44 Hon. Karunadasa Kodithuwakku, M.P. 61 N.C.G. Exam (Grade 9)
Garment Manufacturing Business for 35 years
Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana, M.P. 36 MBBS (Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai, India); G.C.E. A/L
Hon. Keheliya Rambukwella, M.P. Minister of Health and Minister of Water Supply
Minister of Health68 Graduated Ceylon Hotel Schools; Scholarship Winner to Salzburg University in Vienna for Postgraduate Studies.
Hotelier by Profession; Doctorate in Defense Studies
Hon. Kins Nelson, M.P. 49 Hon. (Mrs.) Kokila Gunawardene, M.P. 48 Diploma in Political Science, 2021; G.C,E (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Kulasingam Dhileeban, M.P. 43 Hon. Kumara Welgama, M.P. 72 Hon. Kumarasiri Rathnayaka, M.P. 56 B.Sc., University of Ruhuna
Post Graduate Diploma
Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Attorney at Law, M.P. 74 Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Lalith Ellawala, M.P. 52 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. Lalith Varna Kumara, M.P. G.C.E. A/L
Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, M.P. State Minister of Transport 55 Hon. Lohan Ratwatte, M.P. State Minister of Plantation Industries 54 G.C.E. (A/L); Diploma in Management
Company Director; Managing Director
Hon. Gamini Lokuge, M.P. 79 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. M. A. Sumanthiran, M.P. 58 B Sc (Physics), LLM (Internet and Electronic Law); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney at Law
Hon. M. Rameshwaran, M.P. 46 G.C.E (O/L)
Businessman
Hon. M. S. Thowfeek, M.P. 52 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, PC, M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs 52 Attorney-at-Law; G.C.E. (A/L) (Bio); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney-at-Law; President's Councel; Former SL Consul General in Saudi Arabia; Treasurer- Bar Association; Deputy President - Bar Association
Hon. M. W. D. Sahan Pradeep Withana, M.P. 50 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Advanced Diploma in Local Government with Merit Pass, Sri Lanka Institute of Local Government affiliated to the University of Colombo
Hon. Madhura Withanage, Attorney at Law, M.P. 51 LLB Graduate
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, M.P. Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation
Minister of Agriculture60 G.C.E (A/L)
Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, M.P. 77 Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, M.P. Speaker 77 BA General Degree (University of Ceylon)
Special Training on Management at the Management Institute of Chandigar, India
Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage , M.P. 58 Hon. Maithreepala Sirisena, M.P. 71 GCE A/L, 1971
Diploma in Agriculture, Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Kundasale 1973;
Diploma in Political Science, Maxim Gorki Academy, Russia
Hon. (Dr.) Major Pradeep Undugoda, M.P. 51 Doctor of Philosophy (International Business Management) Ph.D, Horizons University of France
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), University of Moratuwa;
Bachelors Degree in Defence Studies, Kothelawala Defence University;
Diploma in Information Technology;
Diploma in Human Resources Management
Member of Certified Professional Managers;
Fellow Member of Chartered Business Administrators
Hon. (Mrs.) Manjula Dissanayake, M.P. 56 B.Ed. (NIE); Diploma in Home Economic Science (Poly Technical Institute - Dehiwala); G.C.E. (O/L); G.C.E. (A/L)
Teacher Training- Teaching College Anuradhapura
Hon. Ajith Mannapperuma, M.P. 59 B.Sc (Engineering)
Civil Engineer
Hon. Mano Ganesan, M.P. 63 Diploma in Education and Electronic; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Company Chairman
Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara, M.P. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment 45 Diploma in Writership and Communication, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura; Undergraduate, Social Science (Communication Studies), Open University of Sri Lanka
Hon. Marjan Faleel, M.P. 60 upto Advanced Level
Hon. Mayantha Dissanayake, M.P. 49 B. Sc. in Printing (Applied Arts & Sciences)
BTEC; National Diploma in Printing; B.Sc. in Printing
Hon. Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva, Attorney at Law, M.P. State Minister of Agriculture 56 Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Mohomad Muzammil, M.P. 42 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
උප සසභාපති ජාතික නිවාස සංවර්ධන අධිකාරිය ක්රියාකාරි අධ්යක්ෂ රාජ්ය ඉංජිනේරු සංස්ඨාව සංස්ඨාව ක්රියාකාරි අධ්යක්ෂ ඉදිකිරීම් අභ්යාස සංවර්ධන ආයතනය
Hon. (Mrs.) Muditha Prishanthi, M.P. 54 G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L; Certificate Course in English; Followed Computer Course; Diploma in Pre-School Teaching
President of the Ratnapura District Netball Association; Acting Chairman Sabaragamuwa Provincial Industrial Development Authority; All Island achivements for Cricket, Netball, Volleyball and Athletic; Sports Teacher (Voluntary)
Hon. M. Udayakumar, M.P. 55 Honorary Doctorate from International Peace University, Germany; Doctor of Public Service; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Honorary Doctorate from International Peace University Germany
Doctor of Public Service
Hon. Nalaka Bandara Kottegoda, M.P. 43 Industrial Engineer B.Eng (Industrial) & B.Eng (Management) Monash University , Australia;
G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Consultant Engineer
Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, M.P. 57 B. Sc., MBA, PhD
FCIM, B.Sc. (Eng.)
Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney at Law, M.P. 36 LLB, Attorney-at-Law
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Vasudeva Nanayakkara, M.P. 84 Studied in Richmond College, Galle;
Entered in to Aquinas College in Colombo;
Obtained L.L.B. Degree, University of Peradeniya Law faculty;
Entered in to the Law College sworn in as an advocate in 1962;
G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
L.L.B. Degree University of Peradeniya Law faculty; Entered in to the law college sworn in as an advocate in 1962.
Hon. Naseer Ahamed, M.P. Minister of Environment 61 B.Sc. in Engineering
B.Sc. in Engineering
Hon. Nimal Lanza, M.P. 48 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Germany; Certificate in Information and Technology; Certificate Course in Basic German; Certificate Course in Basic Tamil; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Germany
Hon. Nimal Piyathissa, M.P. 55 B.Sc. (Electronic Technology); G.C.E. (A/L)
Experience in Journalism; 2 years Experience as a Pradeshiya Sabha Member; 15 years Experience in Provincial Council Member; Carried out a 5 years Service as the Minister of Agriculture, Youth Affairs, Irrigation in Central Province Council.
Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Attorney at Law, M.P. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation 78 Attorney-at-Law; Solicitor of the United Kingdom; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Nipuna Ranawaka, M.P. 32 B. Sc. (Honours), specialized in Business Management (University of Dublin, Ireland)
Higher National Diploma in Business Management (National Institute of Business Management)
Advanced National Diploma in Business Management (National Institute of Business Management)
G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Niroshan Perera, M.P. 51 M.Sc. Electronic Engineering;
B.Sc. Electronic Engineering
Hon. Palani Thigambaram, M.P. 56 Secondary Education
Ex.Minister - Ministry of Hill Country New Villages Infrastructure & Community Development Ex. Minister - Ministry of Estate Infrastructure Ex. Deputy Minister - Ministry of National Languages and Social Integration
Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation58 Attorney-at-Law; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Piyal Nishantha De Silva, M.P. State Minister of Fisheries 52 Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne, M.P. 58 Hon. Prasanna Ranaweera, M.P. State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development 48 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. Leader of the Opposition in Parliament 56 B. Sc. Econ ( International Relations)
Hon. Premalal Jayasekara, M.P. State Minister of Ports and Aviation 48 upto G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, M.P. State Minister of Defence 44 LLB (Hon) UK
LLM Australia
Hon. Premnath C. Dolawatte, Attorney at Law, M.P. 41 Attorney-at-Law; LLB; G.C.E (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, M.P. 68 G.C.E. (A/L) (Science Stream); G.C.E. (O/L)
Planter; Businessman
Hon. Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, M.P. 89 Attorney-at-Law
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. (Mrs.) Rajika Wickramasinghe, M.P. 49 Diploma in Nursing; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Nursing
Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, M.P. 72 G.C.E. (A/L); Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Peradeniya)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Peradeniya); Fellowship of ICCDE (International College of Continuing Dental Education); Doctor of Science (Russia) ; PHD in Political Science (Russia)
Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, M.P. Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries 53 M.B.B.S.;
M.B.A
Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, M.P. Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Chief Government Whip 56 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L); Diploma Certificate in Leadership and Management, Orara University Australia
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Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, M.P. 57 B.Sc. (Eng.) - Electrical Engineering; G.C.E. (A/L) (Maths Stream); G.C.E. (O/L)
Chartered Engineer
Hon. (Prof.) Ranjith Bandara, M.P. 61 PhD in Economics, School of Economics, University of Queensland, QLD 4072, Australia 2000-2003;
MSc in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway, 1993-1995, (course work and thesis);
M.A in Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1991-1992 (course work). ;
B. A in Economics (Second Class Upper Division), University of Peradeniya, 1984-1990 (four-year degree involving course work and thesis).
Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, M.P. State Minister of Finance 61 BSc. (Public Administration)
Hon. (Ven.) Athuraliye Rathana Thero, M.P. 60 Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney at Law, M.P. 62 LLM, University of Colombo
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, M.P. 50 National Diploma in Technology (Moratuwa)
Member of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers of Sri Lanka, Graduate City and Guilds Institute (London)
Hon. Rohana Bandara, M.P. 45 B.Sc. (Reading) (Accounting), University of Sri Jayawardenapura; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Rohana Dissanayaka, M.P. State Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs 64 G.C.E. (O/L); Professional English Course, Sri Lanka Open University; Studied Business Management
Worked as a Assistant Accountant
Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, M.P. 51 G.C.E. (A/L)
Teacher Training
Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana, M.P. 56 Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe, M.P. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Minister of Irrigation 47 G.C.E (A/L), G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Business Management
Founder and Chairman of Euronippon Group of Companies.
Started in Wadduwa and expanded branch network in to Panadura, Dambulla, Matara, Welisara, Ampara locally and Japan, United Kingdom and South Africa Internationaly
Hon. S. B. Dissanayake, M.P. 71 B.Sc. (Hon.) (Spl.) Public Administration, Vidyodaya University of Sri Lanka
Hon. S. M. Chandrasena, M.P. 67 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E (O/L); Registered for Post Graduate
Hon. S. M. M. Muszhaaraff, M.P. 39 LLM (R), LLB (SL), Attorney-at-Law
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. S. M. Marikkar, M.P. 46 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. S. Noharathalingam, M.P. 59 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. S. Viyalanderan, M.P. State Minister of Trade 44 Hon. Sagara Kariyawasam, Attorney at Law, M.P. 55 Attorney-at-Law
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Samanpriya Herath, M.P. 46 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Worked as an Assistant Research Offier in Agriculture - Agrarian Services Department
Hon. Sampath Athukorala, M.P. 49 Diploma in Agriculture; G.C.E. (A/L)
1997 NIyagama Pradeshiya Sabha Member; 2001 Niyagama Pradeshiya Sabha Opposition Leader; 2005 Niyagama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman 2009; Southern Provincial Council Member 2014; Southern Provincial Council Deputy Chairman
Hon. Sanath Nishantha, M.P. State Minister of Water Supply 47 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Sanjeeva Edirimanna, M.P. 41 B.L.E., University of Colombo; Diploma in Writership and Mass Communication, Sri Jayewardhanapura University, Diploma in Mass Media Proficiencies, The Internation Media Academy; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E (O/L)
Diploma in Writership & Mass Communication, University of Jaywardenapura; Diploma in Mass Media Proficiencies, The Internation Media Academy; Special Mass Communication Training Programme, Shanghai Media Group - China
Hon. Sarathi Dushmantha, M.P. 38 L.L.B.; Attorney-at-Law
Attorney-at-law ; Sri lanka Law college
Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Seetha Arambepola, M.P. State Minister of Health 48 DOHNS (England) 2014; MD (Otorhinolaryngology) University of Colombo 2011; MBBS, University of Sri Jayawardenapura 2003; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
MBBS (University of Sri Jayawardenapura); MD (University of Colombo); DOHNS (England)
Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, M.P. 60 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. Selvarajah Kajendren, M.P. 48 BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
G.C.E. A/L
G.C.E. O/L
Project Director at a NGO for 10 years
Hon. Shan Vijayalal De Silva, M.P. 63 LLB, University of Colombo; G.C.E. (A/L)
Higher Diploma in English, Institute of Labour Education, University of Colombo; Diploma in English (Distiction), SLIDA
Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. 32 Bachelor of Commerce ( Accounting)
Hon. Shantha Bandara, M.P. State Minister of Mass Media 50 G.C.E. (A/L) (Science stream)
School Teacher for 7 Years; Sports Officer, Department of Sports Development; Professional Sports Instructor
Hon. Shasheendra Rajapaksa, M.P. State Minister of Irrigation 46 BA (Hons) Political Science (University of Delhi, India) ;
Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Institute of Personal Management, Colombo;
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, University of Colombo
Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, M.P. State Minister of Finance 46 MBA, University of Peradeniya;
B. Com University of Delhi, India;
G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Siripala Gamalath, M.P. State Minister of Highways 70 G.C.E (O/L)
Hon. Sisira Jayakody, Attorney at Law, M.P. State Minister of Indigenous Medicine 57 LLB Sri Lanka ( Attorney-at- Law )
LLB Sri Lanka ( Attorney at Law )
Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, M.P. 54 M.Ed, BA, PGDE (Merit), PGDEM, Sp.Tr.(Ag)
PGDE (Merite) SP.TR (Ag), PGDEM
20 Years Teacher and Principal Service 1990-2010
Hon. Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, M.P. State Minister of Rural Road Development 47 Hon. (Major) Sudarshana Denipitiya, M.P. 54 LLB., Diploma in Political Science
LLB, Commissioned Officer, Sri Lanka Army (Major)
Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle, M.P. 62 M.B.B.S; M.Sc (Community Medicine); M.D. (Community Medicine)
Hon. Sudath Manjula, M.P. 50 G.C.E. (A/L) (Maths stream); G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Mass Communication (2005-2007); Diploma in Computer, Tech Sri Lanka; Higher Diploma in Provincial Governance
Hon. (Dr.) Suren Raghavan, M.P. State Minister of Higher Education 61 Senior Research Fellow - Oxford Center for Buddhist Studies;
Post Doctoral Studies - Oxford University UK;
PhD - Political Science - University of Kent - UK;
MA - Comparative Politics - University of Kent - UK
FCIM: Fellow- Chartered Institute of Marketing -UK Post Grad Diploma in Marketing
Hon. (Mrs.) Thalatha Athukorala, Attorney at Law, M.P. 59 Attorney-at-Law; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Tharaka Balasuriya, M.P. State Minister of Foreign Affairs 48 B.A - Major in Mathematics and Economics;
M.B.A- Master of Business Administration
Hon. Thavaraja Kalai Arasan, M.P. 52 G.C.E. (O/L)
Former Member of Provincial Council, Former Chairman of Pradeshiya Sabha
Hon. Thenuka Vidanagamage, M.P. State Minister of Urban Development and Housing 49 Up to A/L s
Hon. (Dr.) Thilak Rajapakshe, M.P. 51 Medical Doctor, Russian State; MD Medical Uni- Moscow;G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Medical Officer in Charge - PMCU Ambagahawella (2004-2007); Medical Officer of Health Ampara ( 2007 - 2013) Medical Officer Planning - RDHS Office Ampara (2013-2015) Regional Director of Health Services Ampara (2015-2020)
Hon. Thisakutti Arachchi, M.P. 42 G.C.E. A/L
Diploma in Social Development
Hon. Thushara Indunil Amarasena, M.P. 54 B.A. (Spl)
Hon. Tiran Alles, M.P. Minister of Public Security 62 BEC National Diploma in Business Studies (First Year)
N/A
Hon. Tissa Attanayake, M.P. 61 B.Com. University of Kelaniya, 1985; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana, M.P. 88 M.B.B.S; MD; Ph.D (London); Dip.Bank (London); FNASSL
G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. U. K. Sumith Udukumbura, M.P. 48 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Hon. Udayakantha Gunathilaka, M.P. 57 G.C.E. (A/L) (Bio Science stream)
Hon. Udayana Kirindigoda, M.P. 52 LL. B. (Open University of Sri Lanka); Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka Law College); G. C. E. (A/L) ; G.C.E. (O/L)
Short Course in Company Law (Institute for the Development of Commercial Law and Practice); Advanced Certificate in Tourism Operation (Certificate Holder of the Open University of Sri Lanka), (Organization & Marketing)
Hon. Uddika Premarathne, M.P. 42 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. (Dr.) Upul Galappaththi, M.P. 43 MBBS; G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
MBBS (Ruhuna)
Hon. Upul Mahendra Rajapaksha, M.P. 51 G.C.E. (A/L)
Hon. (Dr.) V. Radhakrishnan, M.P. 70 Doctor of Philosophy (University of the Valley, Costa Rica); G.C.E. (A/L)
Awarded Cambridge Fellowship Award in Education by Cambridge Association of Managers
Hon. Vadivel Suresh, M.P. 51 G.C.E. (A/L); HCIMA
Hotel School Degree Holder; General Secretary of Trade Union; Ceylon Hotel School Lecturer; English Teacher; Geneva - ILO Member
Hon. Velu Kumar, M.P. 50 B.B.A (Spl.) University of Colombo;
CMA; Diploma in Accounting & Commerce
CMA
Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka, M.P. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs 63 Hon. Vijitha Berugoda, M.P. State Minister of Piriven Education 63 BA Economics (Hons.); M.Ed.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education; M Ed.
Hon. Vijitha Herath, M.P. 54 B. Sc. (University of Kelaniya)
Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena, M.P. 67 G.C.E. (A/L)
In business more than two decades
Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, M.P. 62 Diploma in Civil Engineering
Hon. Waruna Liyanage, M.P. 46 G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
Diploma in Computing, Diploma in English
Hon. Wasantha Yapabandara, Attorney at Law, M.P. 50 B.A (Hons) Economics (Sp); LL.B ( Sri Lanka ); Attorney-at-Law; M.B.A. (Reading); G.C.E, (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)
L.L.B ( Sri Lanka ); Attorney-at-Law; Notary Public Commissioner of Oaths
Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera, M.P. 71 Mphil (BS); MA (BS); G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E (O/L)
Sub Lt Technical Course ( India) Naval Staff College; Degree (USA) National Defense; Degree (New Delhi India); Diploma in Security Studies ( Hawaii USA); Senior Executive Course ( Washington DC USA); Senior Executive Course ( Czech Republic); Fast Attack Course ( Israel); Honorary Doctorate ( University of Kelaniya)
Hon. Weerasumana Weerasinghe, M.P. 47 Diploma in International Relations - Bandaranike Centre for International Studies; Diploma in Mass Media - Media Foundation BMICH, Diploma in Political Science - National Youth Service Council, Political Academy; G.C.E. (A/L)
Special Courses - China, Cuba, Malaysia, Philippines, Spain, Vietnam
Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, M.P. 52 Hon. Wimalaweera Dissanayake, M.P. 68 B.A (Hon) - University of Colombo; M.Sc. (Education), University Of Peradeniya; G.C.E. A/L; G.C.E. O/L
Hon. Milan Jayathilake, M.P. 41 G.C.E. (A/L)
Diploma in Naval Engineering
Hon. Yadamini Gunawardena, M.P. 42