Thilak Premakantha has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Department of National Zoological Gardens.
According to sources, Thilak Premakantha is set to assume duties today.
Prior to his appointment, Premakantha served as the Additional Conservator General of Forests.
He replaces, the former DG of the Department of National Zoological Gardens Shermila Rajapaksa.
Shermila Rajapaksa announced her decision to resign from the post yesterday.
Rajapaksa said she has decided to resign from her post in accordance with the decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers in this regard.
(NewsWire)