A “Hela Bojun Hala” was ceremoniously declared opened by Hon Rohitha Bogollagama Governor of Eastern Province on 29^th April 2018 at Padiyatalawa in Ampara District. This was constructed at a cost of Rs 17.0Mn jointly by the Eastern Province Transport Authority and Ministry of Agriculture. 

It was constructed to fulfill the His Excellency the President’s vision for a toxin free nation free from diseases and malnutrition. This center will provide nutritious, healthy and safe traditional food to everyone In addition these centers provide the passengers with enhanced facilities including toilets, wash rooms and resting area. Eastern Province Transport Authority has initiated action for constructing five more such centers in Eastern Province including Kantale, Vaharai ,Morawewa and Batticaloa.

The first Provincial Planning Committee Meeting of EPC for this year was held at 9.30 a.m. on 27^th April 2018 at the EPC Conference Hall, Varothayanagar, Trincomalee.

The Chief Secretary chaired the meeting with his warm welcome address. He introduced new DCS-Planning Mr.N.Thamilchelvan and extended gratitude to former DCS-Planning, Mr.V.Mahendrarajah for his valuable services in the EPC .

Mr. Kosala Wikramanayaka was appointed as the new chairman for Eastern Province Tourism Authority By the Governor of Eastern province Hon. Rohitha Bogollagama.

Mr. Wikramanayaka is a well known entrepreneur and a businessmen. He is a past pupil of Royal college colombo and obtained his BS Economics & Business Administration degree from Rockford University in USA.

He was a member of Sri Lanka Tourism Board and Director at Air port & aviation services.Presently, he is serving as a member at SAARC Tourism council.

Hon. Governor Rohitha Bogollagama has a vision to develop the tourism industry and take to the next leval as Eastern Province is one of the best tourism destinations in the country with a 465 km of costel belt and a luxurious beach.

Hon. Governor, Eastern Province Rohitha Bogollagama takes pleasure in extending his greetings and best wishes to all celebrating the Sinhala & Tamil New year.