Sri Lanka mourns the loss of Sumana Nellampitiya, the nation’s first television anchor, who has passed away at the age of 80.
Before her groundbreaking career in media, Nellampitiya served as an Air Force officer. Her educational journey began at Siripathi College in Polgasovita for primary school, and she continued her studies at Hermann Gmeinar College in Kesbewa for her higher education. Nellampitiya’s pioneering role in Sri Lankan television has left an indelible mark on the industry.