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Mr. Speaker

7 April 2026 ·Opening: Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel

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¶ 01 Parliament

¶ 02 Speaker - Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees - Hon. (Dr.) Rizwi Sally Chairperson of the Committee of Selection - Hon. Hemali Weerasekara

¶ 03 Chief Officers

¶ 04 Secretary-General of Parliament - Ms. K.A. Rohanadeera Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament - Assistant Secretary-General - Mr. A.H.M.H. Abeyrathna

¶ 05 Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament

¶ 06 Coordinating Secretary to the Secretary-General - Ms. S.P. Gamage Parliament Officer - Ms. E.A. Sirisena

¶ 07 Constitutional Council - Ms. S.R.W. Gunasekara (Deputy Chief Officer); Ms. D.I.T. Sarathchandra, Ms. C.S.C. Fonseka (Assistant Chief Officers)

¶ 08 Internal Audit Division

¶ 09 Chief Internal Auditor - Mr. W.K.D.C. Withana Chief Officer - Mr. P.D.N. Fernando Assistant Parliament Officer - Ms. W.R.G.S. Moe

¶ 10 Serjeant-at-Arms Department

¶ 11 Serjeant-at-Arms - Mr. Kushan Sampath Jayaratne Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms - Mr. N.A.S. Kuray Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms - Mr. K.S.L. Kadigamuwa Mr. K.T.L.A. Chandrasiri (Deputy Chief Officer); Mr. U.D.M.M. Wijesinghe, Mr. A.J.R.K. Abeyrathna (Assistant Chief Officers); Ms. N.A. Dharmadasa (Telephone Supervisor); Ms. K.T.G. Suriya Bandara (Assistant Parliament Officer)

¶ 12 Administration Department

¶ 13 Director (Administration) - Ms. K.T.C.K. Peiris Deputy Director (Administration) - Ms. C.M. Bulathsinhala

¶ 14 Establishments Branch - Ms. U.N. Panditha (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. V.P.J.G.S. Vidanapathirana, Mr. J. Naseerdeen (Chief Officers); Ms. B.W.K.J. Welarathna, Ms. K.I.M. Perera, Ms. L.D.H. Molligoda (Deputy Chief Officers); Ms. R.R. G.D.K. Jayatilleka (Assistant Chief Officer); Ms. U.G.T.P. Gunasekara, Ms. P.J.A. Rasangani, Ms. I.U. Dewage (Parliament Officers); Ms. H.A.R.R. Gunasekara (Assistant Parliament Officer)

¶ 15 Members’ Services Branch - Mr. P.H. Kumarasinghe (Assistant Director - Administration); Mr. W.P.J. Pushpakumara Pathirana (Chief Officer); Mr. A.J.M.M. Nuski (Parliament Officer)

¶ 16 Human Resources Development Branch - Ms. H.M.C.N.K. Herath (Assistant Director - Administration)

¶ 17 Foreign Relations and Protocol Branch - Mr. G.G.C.L.B. Galanga (Parliament Officer); Ms. G.V. Ama Sudanni, Ms. T.W.A. Jayaratna, Mr. H.N.D. R.B. Nanayakkara (Senior Assistant Parliament Protocol Officers)

¶ 18 Transport Branch - Mr. H.M.L.A. Samaranayake (Transport Officer); Ms. K.B.S. Kulanileka, Mr. D.A.M. Baddewithana (Assistant Chief Officers); Mr. R.P.H. Kularathna, Mr. G.M. Prasanta (Assistant Parliament Officers)

¶ 19 Right to Information Unit - Ms. A.N.D. Gunaratna (Deputy Chief Officer); Ms. N.N. Hettige (Assistant Chief Officer)

¶ 20 Senior Stenographers - Mr. H.P.C.S. Tilakaratna, Mr. R.P. Rasika Rajapaksha Stenographers - Ms. P.D.N.P. Kumari, Ms. S. Rajinimala, Ms. D.W.B.A. Jayanatha, Ms. P.W.C. Priyadarshani Bungalow Managers - Mr. S.D.S. Athukorala, Mr. Y.M. Chaminda Record Keeper - Mr. E.K.K.P. Pushpalal Supervisor/Bill Clerk - Mr. H.M.N.T.T. Herath Document Processing Supervisor - Mr. S.S. Bokalawela

¶ 21 Hansard Department

¶ 22 Hansard Editor - Ms. C.N. Lokukodikara de Silva Deputy Hansard Editors - Ms. S.K.M.W. Samarasekara, Mr. M.S.M. Linnas, Ms. H.G. Poojika Assistant Hansard Editors - Ms. R.D.P. Sujeewani, Ms. D.P.A. N.N. Weerasinghe, Ms. K.J.N.P. Rabel, Ms. K.D.S. Kularathna Aluthgamage, Ms. Geethani Warnasuriya, Mr. H.J. Lakshitha, Ms. P.M.G.P. Priyangika, Ms. M.I.S. Nishra, Ms. E.H.W. Erangika, Ms. S.S. Kumaranayaka

¶ 23 Senior Hansard Reporters - Ms. P.V.T.V. Gamage Arumadura, Ms. W.A. D.P. Wijekonda, Ms. S.M.A. Kumudini, Ms. F.H.A.N. Silva, Ms. H.R.P. Chandani, Ms. C.R. Karunaratna, Mr. O.S.S.S. Millagastenna, Mr. H.J. Manjula, Ms. S.S.S. Hettige, Ms. M.M.C.K. Marasingha, Ms. M.P. Niroshi Sajeewani, Ms. T.U. Weerasekara, Ms. G.A. Hiruni Punsara, Mr. K.M.D. Lanka, Ms. M. Pushpakumara, Ms. T.N. Samarasingha, Ms. H.R. U.S. Nivarthana

¶ 24 Hansard Reporters - Ms. E.V.T.R. Edirisinghe, Ms. Indunil Dhammika, Ms. M.A. Jesmina, Ms. A. Mirunalini, Ms. W.G.P.R. Samanmali, Ms. R.S. Alahapperuma, Ms. H.J. Madhuka Sithari, Ms. M.B.T.N. Priyadarshani, Ms. S.U. Ranasingha, Ms. K.M.S. Perera, Ms. M.A.K.S. Sanjeewani, Ms. S.N. Kalawana

¶ 25 Senior Committee Reporters - Ms. P.J.K.N. Mihiri, Ms. J.A.T. Samanthika, Ms. J.K.I. Nilmini Committee Reporters - Ms. L.P. Wadanambi, Ms. T.P.R.T. Kumari, Ms. D.S. Bhewawithana, Ms. R.P.G. Kumari

¶ 26 Senior Scheduling Officers - Ms. S.A.D. Manori, Ms. M.B.V.N.T. Fernando, Mr. A.M.C.M. Adikari Recording Supervisor - Mr. S.D.S.K. Tilakasiri

¶ 27 Finance and Supplies Department

¶ 28 Director (Finance) - Mr. G. Sarath Kumara

¶ 29 Finance and Accounts Branch - Mr. L.B.R. Padmasiri (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. D.V.O. Weerakoon (Chief Officer); Mr. R.C. Wijayanilaka (Deputy Chief Officer); Ms. H.M.D. Lakmali, Ms. H.E.C. Silva, Mr. T.G. Balasuriya, Mr. K.M.G.K. Jayawardhana (Assistant Chief Officers); Ms. L.B.L.I. Laddusinha (Parliament Officer)

¶ 30 Supplies and Services Branch - Mr. P.G.P. Priyankara (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. J.A.D. Jayasingha, Ms. S.D.S. Alahakon (Chief Officers); Ms. G.R.U. Gamage, Mr. W.K.D.S. Kumarasiri (Deputy Chief Officers); Ms. E.A.N.M. Edirisinghe, Ms. U.M.S. Prabhashini, Ms. M.S. Bandulaheshani (Assistant Chief Officers); Ms. B.N.H. Nisera (Senior Support Counter Coordinator); Mr. M.D.T. Sampath (Parliament Officer); Ms. T.N.D. Fernando (Assistant Parliament Officer)

¶ 31 Canteen Accounts Branch - Mr. G. Susanta Kumara (Assistant Director - Administration); Mr. I.M.A.K. Idirisinghe (Assistant Parliament Officer)

¶ 32 Receiving Officer - Mr. B.K. Sampath Steward - Mr. M.G.N.G. Dharmasena Stores Officer (Technical) - Mr. M.P.G. Silva Storekeeper - Mr. G.D.D. Amarasingha Procurement Officer - Mr. M.J.P.K. Dharmasena

¶ 33 Engineering Department

¶ 34 Communications Engineer - Mr. D.L.D. Adhikari Deputy Communications Engineer - Chief Inspector (Electrical) - Mr. W.R.A. De Mel Chief Inspector (Civil) - Mr. C.S. Balasuriya Inspector (Electrical) - Mr. P.A.S. Lalith Kumara Inspector (Civil) - Mr. C.U.B. Gamage Technical Officer (Electrical) - Mr. N.M.S.S. Navarathna Technical Officers (Civil) - Ms. D.G. Jayakody, Mr. P.R. Wickramarachchi Assistant Parliament Officer - Mr. B.K. Chanaka

¶ 35 Catering and Housekeeping Department

¶ 36 Director (Catering and Housekeeping Services) - Mr. R.H. Edirisingha Executive Chef - Mr. L.K.C.S. Gajanayaka Executive Housekeeper - Mr. D.D.I. Tushara Catering Manager - Mr. G.D. Anil Deputy Catering Manager - Mr. W.N.R. Wijewardhana Assistant Executive Chef - Mr. D.M.M.M.B. Ulapane Assistant Housekeeper - Mr. S.D. Ratnasiri

¶ 37 Restaurant Managers - Mr. D.H.B.B.B. Pathmasiri, Mr. J.A.S.K. Jayakody, Mr. W.D.S.R. Kumara, Mr. U.A.G. Nishantha, Mr. A.D.D.S. Gunasekara, Mr. H.R.K.S.K. Peiris, Mr. H.R. Sheran

¶ 38 Garden Supervisor - Mr. R.M.J. Rajapaksha Senior Housekeeping Supervisor - Mr. M.D.E.M.N. Karunaratna

¶ 39 Housekeeping Supervisors - Mr. G.R.S.K.D. Gamlath, Mr. B.D. Jagath Kumara, Mr. N.H.M. Janaka, Mr. R.P. Anura Shantha

¶ 40 Catering Supervisors - Mr. N.W.M. Tiwurin, Mr. S.J. Gamage, Mr. D.H.R. Tushara, Mr. S.A.D.I.R. Senanayake, Mr. K.D.D.A. Pushpakumara, Mr. S.N. Hettiarachchi, Mr. S.S. Hettiarachchi, Mr. I.J.C. Kumara, Mr. G.T.D.T. Kumara, Mr. P.A.D.P. Panditharathna, Ms. D.P. Chandanaika

¶ 41 Kitchen Supply Supervisor - Mr. G.A. Wijesingha

¶ 42 Section Chefs - Mr. P.R. Wijesingha, Mr. B.T.R. Hewamana, Mr. R.P. Helambage, Mr. M.W.W.M.P.S.S. Walgama

¶ 43 Head Chefs - Mr. A.A.D. Suranga, Mr. K.V.A. Jayawardhana, Mr. R.M.M. Srimal, Mr. G.S.P. Suravira, Mr. B.A.P. Pushpakumara, Mr. D.A.A. Amaratunga, Mr. P.D.P. Pushpakumara, Mr. M.B.A.P. Muthukumarana, Mr. R.K.A.D.G.T. Roshan, Mr. R.L.A.C.P. Rajakaruna

¶ 44 Legislative Services Department

¶ 45 Director (Legislative Services) - Mr. M.J. Perera

¶ 46 Table Office - Mr. K.R. Herath (Assistant Director - Administration); Mr. H.U.P. Kumara, Mr. S.A.M. Kala (Chief Officers); Ms. T.M.N.P. Tennakoon, Ms. W.S.Y. Soyza (Deputy Chief Officers); Mr. U.P.B.M. Ulugoda, Ms. D.R.K. Ranasingha, Ms. E.H. Jayawira, Mr. K.D.G.M. Krisantha (Assistant Chief Officers)

¶ 47 Bills Office - Mr. W.W.N.S.C. Fernando (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. B.J. Abeysinghe (Chief Officer); Ms. K.C.K. Peiris, Ms. M.E.K.K. Fernando (Deputy Chief Officers); Ms. G.K.S. Nilakarathna (Assistant Chief Officer); Ms. D.D.S. Wasana (Parliament Officer)

¶ 48 Committees Office - Mr. W.A.K.C. Udapola, Ms. M.K.S.D. Alwis (Assistant Directors - Administration); Mr. D.G.M.S.M. Dehigahalanda, Ms. W.L.S.D. De Alwis, Ms. W.M.L.M. Weerasingha (Deputy Chief Officers); Ms. G.K.S. Priyadarshani, Ms. H.N. Fernandopulle, Mr. T.H.S.U. Thirimanna (Assistant Chief Officers)

¶ 49 Committees Office II - Mr. K.P. Chandana (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. S.W.T.R. De Silva (Chief Officer); Ms. R.M.S. Samanjika (Deputy Chief Officer); Ms. W.K.A.M.M.M. Arthanayaka (Parliament Officer)

¶ 50 Committees on Public Accounts and Public Enterprises Office - Mr. P.K.D.S.W. Wijegunawardhana (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. H.R. De Soyza, Ms. D.C.S. Rupasingha (Chief Officers); Mr. S.L. Wickrama, Ms. R.A.D.N. Giovani (Deputy Chief Officers); Mr. J.T.L.P. Sameera (Assistant Chief Officer); Ms. G.V.S.K. Kumari, Ms. G.D.J.D. Ayeshmanthi, Ms. G.L.D. Fernando (Parliament Officers)

¶ 51 Public Petitions Committee Office - Ms. H.A.T.D. Heva Arachchi (Assistant Director - Administration); Mr. R.A.R.L. Ranawaka (Chief Officer); Ms. S.D.S. Warusavithana, Mr. M.R.D.T. Tilakasiri, Ms. T.P. Da Costa (Deputy Chief Officers); Ms. D.I.T. Munasingha, Mr. A.V.G. Chathuranga (Parliament Officers)

¶ 52 Ministerial Consultative Committees Office - Ms. S.S. Subasingha (Assistant Director - Administration); Ms. G.N.D. Thilakarathna (Chief Officer); Ms. A.C.F. Nushrath (Deputy Chief Officer); Ms. D.R.A.M.D. Sewwandi (Assistant Chief Officer); Ms. W.M.M. Priyadarshani, Ms. U.D. U.T. Weerasiri (Parliament Officers)

¶ 53 Librarian - Mr. S.L. Siyath Ahmad Deputy Librarian - Ms. K.D.S. Wijenayaka Assistant Librarians - Ms. J.G.M.P. Jayasingha, Ms. D.G. Wasana Madushani, Mr. A.H.L.A.R. Weerasiri Junior Assistant Librarians - Ms. W.K.H. Jayani, Mr. S.H.M.W. Samarakon, Mr. W.A.A. Chekkasingha

¶ 54 Chief Research Officer - Ms. G.R.A. Godagama Senior Research Officers - Mr. M. Ajeewadeen, Ms. P.L.T. Erandath Research Officers - Ms. R.N.H. Wijayanilaka, Ms. H.P.A.S. Abeykoon, Mr. B. Muralidass, Ms. D.S.P.A.K. De Silva, Ms. A.J.J. Chathurika Assistant Research Officer - Ms. G.H.M.S.S. Ananda

¶ 55 Chief Parliamentary Interpreter - Mr. C.J. Karunaratne Deputy Chief Parliamentary Interpreters - Mr. A.J. Mohamed Fikri, Mr. A. Saravanabavanandan, Ms. N.B.C.J. Nissanga

¶ 56 Senior Parliamentary Interpreters - Mr. G.F.B. Sureshwaran, Mr. P.L.P.L. Kumarasiri, Mr. P. Shanthakumar, Mr. S. Rameshkumar, Ms. R. Wasanthi Perera, Mr. M. Ajinkumar, Mr. M.H.M. Ramees, Ms. A.L.A.D. Thiumini, Mr. E.A. Amaraseana, Mr. E.M.N.S.M. Ekanayaka, Mr. M.Z.M. Azm

¶ 57 Parliamentary Interpreters - Mr. B.M. Raseel, Mr. M.I.M. Fasi, Mr. C. Manimaran, Mr. P.M.A. Hussain, Mr. S. Pradeep, Ms. K.D.M. Kumarage, Mr. M.M. Najimudeen, Ms. A.T.A.N. Hansani

¶ 58 Senior Language Translators - Mr. S.M. Nazeer, Mr. M.M. Haleemdeen

¶ 59 Information Systems and Management Department

¶ 60 Director (Information Systems and Management) - Mr. N.B.U. Navagamuwa Systems Engineer - Mr. C.J. Willoraarachchi Systems Analyst - Mr. M.N.C. Wickramasingha Communications/Security Engineer - Mr. G.N. Lakmahal Systems Designer - Systems Administrator - Mr. A.S.D.M. Wickramarathna Web and Network Administrator - Mr. U.L. Giganage

¶ 61 Senior Computer Programmers - Mr. D. Panditha, Ms. P.M.M. Chandima Computer Programmer - Ms. S.A.A.B. Athukorala Senior Web Editor (Sinhala/English) - Senior Web Editor (English/Tamil) - Mr. M.N.M. Shifaq Deputy Chief Officer - Ms. A.P.K.K.P. Nilakarathna

¶ 62 Senior Computer Operators - Ms. P. Jehanya, Mr. J.S. Kolombage, Ms. K.J.S. Sewwandi, Mr. W.H. U.D. Piyathunga, Mr. N.D.D.P. Premasiri, Mr. K.P.P.S. Romawardhana, Ms. W.D.A. Jayarukshi, Mr. L.G. Ashik Ali, Mr. A.R.M. Rikas Ali, Mr. A.M. Fowsul Ameen Senior Computer Technicians - Mr. G.M.T. Perera, Mr. H.S. Satyajith Senior Technical Assistants - Mr. V.R.S.J. Somarathna, Mr. W.S. Suranga

¶ 63 Communications Department

¶ 64 Acting Director (Communications) - Mr. M.J. Perera Public Relations Manager - Ms. R.M.B.R. Ramanayaka Media Manager - Ms. R.M.N.P.M. Hathiyaldeniya

¶ 65 Public Relations Officers - Ms. E.D.I.E. Wickramasingha, Mr. P. Rudrakumar, Mr. M.G.D.L. Wickramasingha, Ms. Y.L. Rishmiya Nootan, Mr. A.S.M. Yasri Media Officers - Mr. H.A.K.A.M. Jayalath, Mr. M. Nifras, Mr. B.S.K. Ekanayaka Media Officer (Still and Video Photography) - Mr. U.G. Nuwan Duminda

¶ 66 Public Relations Office Coordinators - Mr. A.J.P. Amarasingha, Mr. S. Jeyaprakash Media Office Coordinator - Mr. K.R.G. Jayanilaka

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