Senaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons with effect from today (9 August).
Palletenna previously served as Superintendent of Mahara Prison and Director of Training at the Department of Prisons.
He has also completed training in drug abuse prevention, rehabilitation and correctional management in Sri Lanka and overseas.
His professional background includes correctional management, prison training and rehabilitation, which will support his new role in communicating matters related to the Department of Prisons.
Last modified: August 10, 2026




