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Tourism Development Authority Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam Resigns
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Tourism Development Authority Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam Resigns

August 18, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Buddhika Hewawasam resigns as Chairman of Tourism Development Authority.
  2. 02Resignation attributed to personal reasons.
  3. 03Hewawasam informed the Ministry of Tourism in a letter.
  4. 04Suranjith Wewawita appointed as the new Chairman.
  5. 05Wewawita is set to start duties this morning.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Chairman of the Tourism Development Authority, Buddhika Hewawasam, has resigned from his post.In a letter sent to the Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, he stated that he is stepping down from the position due to personal reasons.Meanwhile, Suranjith Wewawita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Tourism Development Authority.He is scheduled to assume duties in his new position this morning.

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