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Sri Lanka’s first female TV presenter no more
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 programs.
A versatile talent, she eventually transitioned to television, making history as the island’s first television news presenter.
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Sri Lanka’s first female TV presenter no more
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