President Maithripala Sirisena appointed five new Provincial Governors, a short while ago. 

Former Deputy Mayor of Colombo Azath Salley was appointed the Mayor of Western Province while Maithri Gunaratne was appointed the Governor of the Eastern Province. 

Former Central Province Governor Sarath Ekanayake was appointed the Governor of the North Central Province while former North Central Province Chief Minister Peshala Jayaratne was appointed the Governor of the North Western Province. 

M.L.A.M. Hizbullah was appointed the new Governor for the Eastern Province.