Popular singer Iraj Weeraratne has been appointed a Director to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau.

The appointment has been made by Minister of Touris Prasanna Ranatunga.

Weeraratne came under severe criticism from the UNP quarters during the last Presidentila Election period due to the songs he produced ridicuiing the UNP and its leadership.

Weeraratne also identifies himself as a social media strategist.