Prasanna Perera Appointed as Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD). Marking a new chapter in the government’s communication strategy, Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the Director General of the PMD.

The official letter of appointment was handed over to Perera by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (24).

Bringing a wealth of academic expertise to the role, Perera holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Peradeniya.

Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been officially appointed as the Media Advisor to the President.
Chandana Sooriyabandara, a senior journalist with over 30 years of experience, has made remarkable contributions to Sri Lanka’s media industry.

Meanwhile, Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi, a veteran journalist, has been appointed as the Director of International Media and Strategic Communications under the President’s Media Division.Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi, known for his distinguished career in photojournalism, has worked with the international Reuters news agency for nearly two decades. He is credited with introducing digital photography to Sri Lanka’s print media industry. Lokuhapuarachchi also holds an honorary degree in photography and digital imaging.