The founder of Godage Publications, Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, has passed away at the age of 90.
A prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s printing and publishing industry, Godage was conferred with the Deshabandu title in 2003 in recognition of his services to society.
Born in May 1936 in Palatuwa village in the Matara District, he is considered a leading figure in Sri Lanka’s publishing sector.
His company, Godage Publications, is one of the country’s most recognised publishing houses, producing works in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
The institution has also received state recognition for its publications in Tamil and English.
Godage Publications holds a notable record at the State Literary Awards, winning awards continuously for 38 years. (Newswire)