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Anura Karunathilake Appointed New Energy Minister
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Anura Karunathilake Appointed New Energy Minister

TLDR

  • Dr. Anura Karunathilake sworn in as new Energy Minister on April 20.

  • Holds dual portfolios: Energy, Ports, and Civil Aviation.

  • Replaces Kumara Jayakody, who resigned April 17 over corruption.

  • Karunathilake assumed duties April 21, pledging stable power/fuel.

Dr. Anura Karunathilake was officially sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Minister of Energy on April 20, 2026, before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. He assumes this role in addition to his existing portfolios as Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation. Karunathilake replaces Kumara Jayakody, who resigned from the position earlier this week to facilitate a transparent investigation into the coal procurement process. Government sources indicate that this appointment is part of broader cabinet adjustments expected in the coming days.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 21 · 11:32 AM

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake assumed duties at the Ministry of Energy today (April 21). Former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was present at the occasion, extending his congratulations and urging ministry officials and staff to offer their full cooperation to the new minister. During the event, Minister Karunathilake pledged that the government would ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity and fuel, even amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 20 · 1:31 PM

Anura Karunathilake was sworn in as Minister of Energy before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. He will also serve as the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, holding a dual portfolio. President's Secretary, Dr. Nandika Kumanayake, was present at the ceremony. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody on April 17, who stepped down due to corruption allegations.

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