Another feather in Cassim’s cap
View(s):Well-known writer, television presenter, lyricist and journalist Nilar N. Cassim has been appointed as a member of Official Language Commission. This is praiseworthy achievement for Cassim who is also a member of the State Music Panel. An honours graduate in Sinhala language from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Cassim has written a number of books both in Sinhalese and Tamil bridging the two national languages. He has won a number of awards including Bunka International awards 2007, State and SIGNIS awards for his literary and artistic contribution to the country and he is currently in service as an executive officer attached to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
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