Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- R.S.P. Kapila Mahesh Rajapaksa has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), officially assuming duties yesterday (25). The appointment letter was presented by the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabandi, at the Ministry premises.

Rajapaksa holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Planning from the University of Ruhuna, as well as a Master's degree in Forestry and Environment Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

He brings extensive experience to the role, having served in several high-profile international and national projects, including the "Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEAS...