Former Minister Reginald Cooray was sworn in as the Governor of the Northern Province before President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday at the President's official residence, President secretariat said. His appointment will be effective from 16th February.
Cooray was a former Chief Minister of the Western Province and a former Parliamentarian and a Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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