Former Cabinet Minister Gamini Lokuge Passes Away

Former Cabinet Minister Gamini Lokuge Passes Away at 82

by Staff Writer 30-06-2025 | 10:31 PM

Colombo(News 1st): Veteran politician and former Cabinet Minister Gamini Lokuge has passed away at the age of 82.

He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo for an illness and died this afternoon.

Mr. Lokuge began his political career in 1960 as a member of the United National Party (UNP). Over the years, he served in several key ministerial roles, including Tourism, Sports, and Transport, under multiple administrations.