Arachchige Jayatissa Ranaweera also known as Kolonne Sinhaya is a Sri Lankan politician, former member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and a former cabinet minister. Currently, he is a member of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and holds the position of the Council Chairman.[1]
Jayatissa Ranaweera | |
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Deputy Minister of Mahaweli Development | |
In office 1998–2000 | |
Deputy Minister of Land Development & Minor Export Agriculture | |
In office 2000–2001 | |
Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils & Local Government | |
In office 2004–2007 | |
Non-Cabinet Minister of Textile Industries | |
In office 2007–2008 | |
Non-Cabinet Minister of Irrigation | |
In office 2008–2010 | |
Member of Parliament for Ratnapura District | |
In office 1994–2001 | |
In office 2004–2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 February 1956 Embilipitiya |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
Spouse | Mrs. Mangalika Ranaweera |
Children | Raveendra Chamara Sachira Dahara |
Residence(s) | Aluth Walawwa, Thunkama |
References
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