Buddika Pathirana assumes duties as Deputy Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Buddhika Pathirana assumed his ministerial duties today (June 21st).The Deputy Minister assumed his duties after religious observances. Subject Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and State Minister Champika Premadasa were also present at the occasion. Minister of Inudstry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen stated that he is happy that a talented and energetic Deputy Minister assumed duties at his Ministry and that there hasn't been any other Parliamentarian in history who had questioned in the chambers. Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Buddika Pathirana himself stated that he is hoping to work in all 34 institutions alongside his subject minister and that he believes that he will be able to handle more issues rather than a State Minister due to the limitations in State Ministerial portfolios.