Sanjeewa Wijegunawardena has been appointed the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC).

Wijegunawardena will replace Inoka Sathyangani who was asked by the Minister to step down from office two weeks ago. The appointment has been made by non-Cabinet Minister for Media Ruwan Wijewardena

Media Ministry sources told Asian Mirror that multiple trade unions have requested the Minister to appoint a new chairman for the Rupavahini replacing Sathyangani. The current Chairperson was appointed by Minister Mangala Samaraweera during his tenure as the Minister of Media.

It is also learnt that Rupavahini is currently grappling with a serious financial crisis.