Veteran journalist Mahinda Abeysundera passes away
Mahinda Abeysundara, former Editor and Consultant Editor of the Dinamina newspaper passed away last evening at his residence in Dampe, Piliyandala. He was 75 years at his demise. He played a pioneering role in Sri Lankan media.
A former English teacher, Abeysundara joined the Davasa Group of Newspapers in 1961 and the Janadina in 1964.
He rendered a yeoman service to the News Division of the Independent Television Network as Manager/Consultant News.. He also held the post of Editorial Advisor of Lakehouse.He also served Aththa, Divaina and Lakbima newspapers.
His remains are lying at his residence at No.174, Dampe, Madapatha, Piliyandala. The funeral will take place at Madapatha burial grounds next Monday (Dec.01).
(ST/KH)