Maithri, Keerthi back as governors

Three new governors were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena to Uva, Central and Sothern provinces this morning.

Accordingly, Maithri Gunaratne was sworn in as the Governor of the Uva Province, Keerthi Tennakook Governor of the Central Province and Hemal Gunasekara Governor of the Southern Province.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the official residence of the President.

Keerthi Thennakoon recently resigned as the Southern Province Governor while Maithri Gunaratne resigned as the Central Province Governor.