Tissa Vitharana | |
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තිස්ස විතාරණ திஸ்ஸ விதாரண | |
Governor of North Central Province | |
In office December 2019 – 23 March 2020 | |
Preceded by | Sarath Ekanayake |
Succeeded by | Maheepala Herath |
Minister of Science and Technology | |
In office April 2004 – April 2010 | |
Succeeded by | Himself (as Minister of Technology and Research) |
Minister of Technology and Research | |
In office May 2010 – November 2010 | |
Preceded by | Himself (as Minister of Science and Technology) |
Succeeded by | Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi |
Senior Minister of Scientific Affairs | |
In office November 2010 – 12 January 2015 | |
Member of Parliament for National List | |
Assumed office 2020 | |
In office 2004–2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon | 30 August 1934
Political party | Lanka Sama Samaja Party |
Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
Alma mater | University of Ceylon University of London |
Occupation | Physician |
Upali Tissa Vitharana (born 30 August 1934) is a Sri Lankan politician, former Member of Parliament and former cabinet minister. He is the current leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), and is serving as Governor of North Central Province.