Environment and the Economy is the Base of World xistence - Mr. Charitha Herath, Secretary, Ministry of Mass Media and Information

Environment and the Economy has become the base of world existence said Mr. Charitha Herath, Secretary, Ministry of Mass Media and Information and the Chairman, Central Environment Authority. Addressing the launching ceremony of the eco-friendly magazine, “Mihithuru” published monthly by the Lake House, the pioneer in journalism he further said, that it is the goal of H.E. the President, Mahinda Rajapaksa to transform this country in to a country of green and the Lake House is the pathway to reach that goal while securing the freedom of the country, democracy and popularity.

Mr, Bandula Padmakumara, Chairman, ANCL presented the first copy of the “Mihithuru” magazine to Mr. Charitha Herath, the Chief Guest of the occasion.

At present, it is well-known in the world that Sri Lanka posses the highest level of environmental literacy. He further pointed out that environment has become the talk of the international world in place of economy. Environment and Mass Media are two closely related subjects. We cannot take our views on environment to public without Media. The focus of discussion in today’s world also has changed. Earlier, we talked only about the Economy, but today the talk of the world has become Environment and Economy. It decides the world existence as well as the existence of the future child. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of a country participates most in international conferences and then the Minister of Environment.

Young journalists could play vital role in SAARC development - Media Secretary

Secretary, Mass Media and Information Ministry, Charitha Herath yesterday highlighted the valuable service rendered by the media when reporting events and said that they could play a major role in the development of social, cultural and economic sectors.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the SAARC Media Internship Program (SMIP) for Young Journalists/Media Personnel in Colombo yesterday. Director, SAARC Information Centre Laxmi Bilash Koirala, officials of the Media Ministry and other dignitaries were also present.Herath mentioned the defeat of the 30-year terrorism due to the far-sighted vision of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and reminded the media to focus more attention on the country’s development activities to wipe out the next challenge of eradicating poverty.

Creation of a Socially Responsible Positive Media Culture

SAARC Media Internship programme organized by the Ministry of Mass Media and Information in collaboration with the SAARC Information Centre commenced on 28th July, 2012 at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo under the patronage of Dr. Charitha Herath, Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information. Addressing this conference organized with the objective of discussing extensively the policies, guidance and regulations in relation to Media in the South Asian region Dr.Charitha Herath expressed his views on the massive development in the field of media and how the regulation policies should be implemented.

He indicated the necessity of a National Media Policy to ensure the right of thought and expression in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka . He future emphasized the need for the creation of a media culture to highlight the national identity, compromise in diversity and unity, understanding of the social responsibility of Media, the creation of a socially responsible media culture while securing media freedom and the need for the implementation of a programme to encourage professionalism in media personnel.

Interview

On this programSanjana Hattotuwa talks to Charitha Herath,Managing Director, Nexus Research Group.

(Date of first Broadcast Feb. 22, 2009) The series that gives you insights on Peace and Politics; Business and Development; Society and the Environment; Culture and the Arts. Featuring diverse views and perspectives; informing people; contributing to the debate on important national issues The Interview is produced by Young Asia Television.

Interview

Interview

On this programSanjana Hattotuwa talks to Charitha Herath,Managing Director, Nexus Research Group.

(Date of first Broadcast Feb. 22, 2009) The series that gives you insights on Peace and Politics; Business and Development; Society and the Environment; Culture and the Arts. Featuring diverse views and perspectives; informing people; contributing to the debate on important national issues The Interview is produced by Young Asia Television.

Charitha Herath, new Media Secretary

Former Central Environment Authority Chairman Charitha Herath has been appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information.

Prior to becoming Chairman of the Central Environment Authority, Herath was a senior consultant to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information when Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa was Media Minister.

Herath also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) in 2003. Herath, a graduate from the University of Peradeniya, is currently on secondment for national services from his permanent academic position as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Peradeniya.