Former Media Ministry Secretary Dr. Charitha Herath has been appointed the new Chairman of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited.

He is also a well-known academic attached to the University of Peradeniya. Herath has received his letter of appointment from Media Minister Bandula Gunawardena.

Meanwhile, Attorney-at-Law Lalith Piyum Perera has been appointed the new Chairman of the Independent Television Network (ITN).

He was formerly Chairman of the National Youth Services Council.