Silumina and Resa Editor Chamara Lakshan passes away

Chamara Lakshan Kumara, the current editor in chief of the Silumina and Resa newspapers. He passed away yesterday following a brief illness. Chamara was 39.

Educated at C.W.W. Kannangara Vidyalaya, Matugama, Chamara began his journalism career at the Lakbima newspaper. He also served as a journalist at the Rivira and Irudina newspapers. He was a Masters graduate in Political Science and a widely respected media personality.

Chamara was the founding editor of Resa, the newest Lake House publication and was recently appointed Editor in Chief of Silumina, the company’s flagship newspaper. He was its youngest-ever editor.
Chamara is survived by his wife, Nilupa Dilhani, his son Dinuga Vidunitha and his parents.

Source : Sunday Observer