Wife reveals reason for suicide of Tele drama actor

The wife of the Tele drama actor giving evidence at the inquest held, said that her husband was having an affair with a another woman and due to an issue that had developed among the two, her husband had allegedly committed suicide.

The deceased identified as Dasun Nishan De Silva (29) a popular Tele drama actor had been a resident at 30/2 Kanthota, Nittambuwa.

Popular actor Dasun commits suicide

Popular actor and model Dasun Nishan has committed suicide by hanging himself a short while ago.

He was married and has contributed greatly to many visual compilations.

Dasun had committed suicide in a room where he was boarded in Pannipitiya, it was reported.

Geetha Kumarasinghe in ICU with burn injuries

Veteran actress and parliamentarian Geetha Kumarasinghe is currently in ICU at a private hospital following an accident at her residence.

According to police, an explosion in the kitchen has caused severe burn injuries to her arms, stomach and legs.

Prince Udaya Priyantha passes away

Popular singer Prince Udaya Priyantha passed away at the age of 44 at a private hospital in Colombo, today.

"Sudu Mal Pokurak, Sandarenu Wehena, Werala Konaka Hida, Mahada Premadare and Oba pe Pem Sina were among his popular songs.

Veteran film Director Wasantha Obesekara passes away

Award winning Veteran film Director Wasantha Obesekara passed away on the morning of April 08.

He was 80 years of age at the time of his demise.

Wasantha Obesekara who entered the film industry after directing the movie Wesgaththo, went on to direct 13 other movies during his career.

Sri Lankabhimanya conferred on Pandit Amaradeva

The investiture ceremony of conferring national honours on distinguished personalities of the nation-the National Honours-2017 was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre yesterday.

The highest honour Sri Lankabhimanya was posthumously awarded to music maestro Pandit W. D. Amaradeva. Here, Pandit Amardeva’s wife Wimala Amaradeva receiving the honour from President Maithripala Sirisena. Picture by Sudath Silva