November 18, Colombo (LNW): Veteran radio personality and journalist Chithra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources.
Ms. Kalubowila began her distinguished career in broadcasting in 1979, spending several decades at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).
During her tenure, she rose to the position of Directress of the Sinhala Commercial Service and became a familiar voice and face to generations of listeners and viewers.
An award-winning radio presenter, news anchor, and accomplished radio drama artist, she had been receiving treatment for an illness prior to her death.
Colleagues and fans alike have expressed their condolences, remembering her for her professionalism, warm on-air presence, and lasting contribution to Sri Lanka’s broadcasting landscape.
