Three acting ministers were appointed this morning in place of Muslim ministers who resigned from their posts last week.

They took oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena and accepted their letters of appointment.

New Acting Ministers

Deputy Minister Buddhika Pathirana - Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development

State Minister Lucky Jayawardena – Acting Minister of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education

Deputy Minister Anoma Gamage – Acting Minister of Petroleum Resources, Highways and Road Development