Hema Nalin passes away

Popular television presenter, compere and journalist Hema Nalin Karunaratne has passed away at the age of 55. He had passed away at his home in Malabe following a heart attack sources said. Karunaratne was reportedly found dead inside a room at his house at Millagahawatta Road, Thalahena according to the Police after the home owners raised the alarm. 

With over 25 years of experience in the television industry serving in channels including Rupavahini and Swarnavahini, Karunaratne headed his own satellite channel in Heritage TV. 

Rupavahini’s education service was a milepost in his life and he gained fame for the popular programme “9.05” which was a mainstay in the channel programmes for a long period.

Source : Ada Derana