A towering figure in Sri Lankan publishing
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-05-02 05:39 UTC+10:00
Section: General Features
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Culture & Entertainment, Sri Lanka, Business & Economy
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The passing of Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage on 28th April 2026 marks the end of an era in the history of book publishing in Sri Lanka. At the age of 90, he leaves behind not merely a business legacy, but a cultural institution that profoundly shaped the literary life of Sri Lanka.
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