Sri Lanka’s first female TV presenter no more

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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.

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