14 September 2018 08:01 pm
He replaces Minister Champika Ranwaka whose term had expired.
The appointment has been made Monday under the powers vested by the President according to Article41 A (1) of the Constitution.
The CC comprises the Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Opposition Leader, who are ex-officio members and seven others including three from civil society. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)