An icon of Sri Lankan radio and television and veteran journalist with a long standing career spanning 42 years, Sumana Nellampitiya has passed away today morning at the age of 80.
She officially joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in 1967 as a relief announcer. Over the years, she explored various roles, including presenting, scriptwriting, editing, and producing programmes.
A versatile talent, she eventually transitioned to television, making history as the island’s first television news presenter.
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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