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2 sources·Updated Apr 17, 2026

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts

Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions.

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Image: News FirstNews First•Apr 17, 2026Sri Lanka Energy Minister and Secretary Resign

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Ada Derana•Apr 17, 2026Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts

Summary

Sri Lanka's Minister of Power and Energy, Kumara Jayakody, and Ministry Secretary Professor Udayang Hemapala have resigned from their respective posts to facilitate an impartial and independent investigation by the recently appointed Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry into coal imports and related electricity generation processes.

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