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TV Derana's 'Sidu' voted Teledrama of the Year
Fri Mar 10 12:02:52 EST 2017 - adaderana.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.181712
Popular teledrama Sidu, which is telecast on TV Derana, was voted as the Teledrama of the Year at the SLIM-Nielsen People's Awards 2017.
TV1 launches official country-wide broadcast
Fri Aug 12 19:44:30 EDT 2016 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.17249282
TV1 launched its official countrywide broadcast on Friday, August 12. With this step, MTV/MBC and News 1st become the largest private media organisation in Sri Lanka with three television channels that possess countrywide coverage. TV 1 which entered the local network of the country, commenced transmission on January 21, this year. Following various test transmissions today, […] The post TV1...
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Vijaya Nandasiri passes away
Mon Aug 08 13:44:20 EDT 2016 - lankatruth.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.21561602
Popular Actor Vijaya Nandasiri, who played the main role in several Sinhala movies and tele dramas and was famous for playing hilarious roles passed away today (8th) morning at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital. He was 69 years of age at the time of his passing away. 'Nonawaruni Mahathwaruni, Ethuma, Kathura, and Yes Boss were notable hilarious plays in which he played the main role. Mr. Vijaya Nan...
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Mage Sanda Obai
Sat Jun 25 14:50:40 EDT 2016 - thesundayleader.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.7266336
Swarnavahini to telecast its first ever Indian Mega Teledrama Series  Swarnavahini, part of the EAP Broad Casting Company, recently launched its first ever mega Indian teledrama series, ‘Mage Sanda Obai’. The series, which was originally titled ‘Saath Nibani Sathiya’ in Hindi, has been artfully
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President, Media And What Not To Do
Sat Jun 18 21:02:04 EDT 2016 - thesundayleader.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
Why some journalists are complete write-offs by Wimalanath Weerarathne A journalist close to former minister Mervyn Silva had once visited the location of a teledrama in which the former minister was playing a minor role, with the intention of interviewing him. The chief editor of a leading
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In honour of late cinematographer Dr D.B. Nihalsinghe
Fri Apr 22 15:16:50 EDT 2016 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.17249282
Veterans in the cinema industry hail, late cinematographer Dr.D.B.Nihalsinghe as one who rendered an immortal service to Sri Lanka. The film Welikathara, considered to among the ten greatest cinema creations in the country, was also the first film in Cinemascope in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan director D. B. Nihalsinghe, who also created Maldeniye Simeon saw […] The post In honour of late cinematogr...
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Veteran film director D.B. Nihalsinghe passes away
Thu Apr 21 10:05:25 EDT 2016 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.25873923
Veteran film director, cinematographer and producer Dr. D. B. Nihalsinghe passed away today, Thursday April 21, while receiving treatment at a private hospital. Dr. D. B. Nihalsinghe was 77 years old at the time of his passing. He was a pioneer who introduced professional television production to Sri Lanka, and was behind the first colour […] The post Veteran film director D.B. Nihalsinghe p...
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‘Collective of Teledrama Artistes’ launched
Wed Jan 20 11:53:48 EST 2016 - lankatruth.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.9219565
The ‘Collective of Teledrama Artistes’ created under the theme ‘A dignified Profession and entertainment with responsibility’ held its first media conference at the auditorium of Department of Government  Information yesterday (19th). A group representing producers, directors, script writers
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Actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku no more
Fri Jan 15 05:30:44 EST 2016 - nation.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
Veteran actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku has passed away at the age of 67. He was best known for his role as ‘Abilin’ in the popular long-running teledrama ‘Kopi Kade.’ Relatives have informed that he passed away at the Gampaha Hospital today. He had been in ill-health
Veteran actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku passes away
Fri Jan 15 04:26:36 EST 2016 - adaderana.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8220921
Veteran actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku, who became famous for his portrayal of the character 'Abilin' in the Sri Lankan Teledrama Kopi Kade, has passed away at the age of 67.
Permission refused for Aksha to travel abroad
Thu Nov 26 13:44:57 EST 2015 - dailymirror.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.6165691
Teledrama actress Aksha Sudhari who is presently enlarged on bail over charges of criminal breach of trust for allegedly having defrauded an Indian national of Rs 140 million (after having an affair with him) was refused permission to travel abroad by Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris today.
Veteran journalist Harold Wijesinghe laid to rest
Mon Oct 05 13:18:35 EDT 2015 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.17249282
The final rites of eminent media personality, the late Harold Wijesinghe was conducted on Monday at the crematorium of the Borella Cemetery in Colombo. The mortal remains of late Harold Wijesinghe was placed at a funeral parlour in Borella. A large gathering including politicians, colleagues, friends and artists arrived on Monday as well to pay their last respects. Born on January 21, […] Th...
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Aksha Sudhari`s bank accounts frozen
Fri Jul 31 21:50:27 EDT 2015 - lankanewspapers.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 1.0276152
Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishanta Peiris has ordered that the bank accounts of teledrama actres..
Aksha Sudhari's bank accounts frozen
Thu Jul 30 23:14:09 EDT 2015 - dailymirror.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.6165691
Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishanta Peiris has ordered that the bank accounts of teledrama actress Aksha Sudhari (who is alleged to have had an affair with an Indian and defrauded him Rs 140 million) be frozen. Accordingly instruction had been issued to the mangers of the banks concerned.
Tidbits: On Political personalities
Sun Jul 12 22:04:21 EDT 2015 - asiantribune.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.6165691
Colombo, 13 July, (Asiantribue.com): The UPFA has denied nominations to actress and former Gampaha District MP Upeksha Swarnamali. The teledrama star contested the last parliamentary polls in April 2010 on the UNP ticket. She subsequently
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President Sirisena pays last respects to veteran actor Tony Ranasinghe
Fri Jun 19 15:21:52 EDT 2015 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.17249282
The man who rendered a yeoman service to the Sri Lankan Cinema industry through various avenues, Veteran Actor Tony Ranasinghe, was laid to rest on Friday, June 17. The funeral took place in Maththumagala, Mahabage. Tony Ranasinghe, who passed away at 77, rendered great service towards the progress of the Sri Lankan cinema industry. President Maithripala Sirisena […] The post President Siris...
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CID presents information over Wele Suda – teledrama actress appears in court
Fri Jun 19 15:21:52 EDT 2015 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 3.701223
The Criminal Investigations Department on Friday informed the courts on the progress it has made regarding Wele Suda who is currently held in remand custody for several drug-related charges. Teledrama actress, Udayanthi Kulatunga also appeared in court on Friday. The CID informed the Colombo Chief
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Popular actress appears in court over Wele Suda case
Fri Jun 12 19:15:32 EDT 2015 - newsfirst.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.3049271
A popular actress appeared in court on Friday, June 12, seeking the release of a bank account that was frozen after revelations made by Wele Suda during interrogation. Responding to questions posed by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya, the actress in question said that she had no dealings with Wele Suda. However, he also stated that she met […] The post Popular actress appears in cou...
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“Maharaja Gemunu”By Jayantha Chandrasiri is a Cinematic Poem with Great Lessons for Contemporary...
Sun May 10 01:52:37 EDT 2015 - dbsjeyaraj.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
By Udaya Gammanpila I cannot recall the event or the year. It was a tele-award ceremony. A television journalist posed a question to senior artiste Tissa Abeysekera. The question was “What will be the future of Sinhala cinema and teledrama industry?” He looked around without answering
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Daya Alwis passes away
Sun Apr 26 23:23:14 EDT 2015 - ceylontoday.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.34498563
Veteran actor Daya Alwis has passed away today (27) early in the morning. Alwis was 72 at the time of his demise. He has been receiving treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital since he was met with an accident in Bokundara last week, reliable sources disclosed to Ceylon Today. The actor has been unconscious since the accident, sources said. Alwis has starred in more than 40 Sinhala movie...
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Rupavahini State Awards Ceremony on April 07
Fri Apr 03 19:52:34 EDT 2015 - news.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.24394168
The Rupavahini State Awards Ceremony -2014 organized for the 11th time by the Department of Cultural Affairs on the instruction of the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs is to be held on 07th April 2015 at 6.00 p.m. at the BMICH under the distinguished patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena with the participation of former President Mrs.Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga. The objective of the...
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Kishani’s Destiny
Sat Feb 28 14:52:30 EST 2015 - thesundayleader.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.18295626
Kishani Alanki Perera never dreamt of being an actress but it seemed that it was her destiny. Today Kishani is a well-known face on TV, not just as an actress but as a model and presenter. Her first break came when she was spotted by a photographer while she was with her mother at the ...
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Vaseline To Glow Sri Lanka Together With Sheshadri
Sat Dec 13 13:41:52 EST 2014 - thesundayleader.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
Popular teledrama star and model, Sheshadri Priyasad revealed the secret that would make Sri Lanka Glow at a glamorous event held recently at Park Street Mews. Revealing the secret behind her ‘glow’, Sheshadri said that she began using the new Vaseline Healthy White, which gave her instantly
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CDB Awards 58 New Scholarships Through Sisu Diri Season 7
Sat Dec 06 14:12:10 EST 2014 - thesundayleader.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) awarded scholarships to 58 deserving children at the 7th consecutive Sisu Diri scholarship programme held recently at the Tower Hall Theatre. Chief guest at the ceremony was filmmaker and teledrama director Kalasoori Sathischandra Edirisinghe while CDB
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Maithripala Sirisena was a Nobody who Became a Somebody Because of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Sun Nov 30 18:46:39 EST 2014 - dbsjeyaraj.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5138076
By Rohana R. Wasala The Maithripala Sirisena affair reminded me of a silly character in a Sinhalese teledrama I watched some years ago. It was a good-natured simpleton who was being looked after by his brother. In one episode this man is shown husking coconuts in a well-to-do neighbour’s compound
Maithripala Sirisena is main Actor in the “Common Candidate” Mega Teledrama with Script Written ...
Sat Nov 22 18:37:47 EST 2014 - dbsjeyaraj.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 3.701223
by Maheen Senanayake Anura Priyadarshana Yapa has been appointed General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced at a hastily organized press conference at party headquarters yesterday. Six party stalwarts including, John Seneviratne, Nimal Siripala de Silva, AHM Fowzie, Dallas Allahaperuma, Susil Premjayanth and Anura Priyadarshana Yapa took the ...Con...
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Nayana to appear in 'Sneha'
Wed Nov 05 23:13:03 EST 2014 - srilankamirror.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8220921
Popular actress Nayana Kumari is to appear in the teledrama 'Sneha' directed by Kalum Palitha Mahirathne, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns.
Who could the Indo-US candidate be?
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| by Upul Joseph Fernando ( October 29, 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) New Delhi had reportedly expressed displeasure to Sri Lankan Defence Secretary over the berthing of a Chinese submarine when the latter visited the Indian capital recently. It was during the same period that an official of the Indian Consulate located in the North was stranded at a security checkpoint, unable to proceed to ...
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The one and only Master
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They all called him Master. If someone spoke of the Master, everyone knew they were referring to the unique musician Premasiri Khemadasa. When he closed his eyes forever on 24 October 2008, Sri Lanka lost a man of exceptional talent. He was an innovator never afraid to try something new. He was most critical of ...
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Brahma Muhurthaya director removed following conspiracy
Sun Oct 12 01:39:16 EDT 2014 - srilankamirror.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8220921
Kshanika Perera, the director of ‘Brahma Muhurthaya’ teledrama telecast in Hiru TV has been removed, reports say.
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