New heads for Port, RDA appointed

Minister of Roads and Highways, Ports and Shipping Johnston Fernando yesterday presented appointments to newly appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) former Army Commander Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake and Chairman of the Road Development Authority (RDA) Chaminda Athaluwage. The ceremony was graced by the Secretary of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping M.M.P.K. Mayadunne, Secretary of the Ministry of Roads and Highways R.W.R. Premasiri, Managing Director of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Captain Athula Hewavitharana, and a group of high-profile officials representing SLPA and Ministries.