August 11, Colombo (LNW): Daya Lankapura, a seasoned media professional with decades of experience in journalism and editorial leadership, has been appointed to lead Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Commission.
His appointment marks the end of a prolonged vacancy that had raised concerns among media watchdogs and civil society advocates.
The role had remained unfilled for close to five months, prompting growing calls from journalists, transparency advocates, and rights groups for a swift and responsible nomination. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has now moved to address those concerns with the formal installation of Lankapura at the helm of the institution tasked with safeguarding citizens’ access to public information.
Lankapura’s career spans a wide range of roles in the country’s media landscape, including senior editorial positions in both print and broadcast journalism. He has been an outspoken proponent of media independence and has played an instrumental role in campaigns for greater openness and accountability in government.
