Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Yahampath was awarded for his service rendered to cinema, television industry and art for more than 30 years. This is the first time that a representative of a print media organization was recognised with the Raigam Award for rendering a service to art and cinema.

One of the senior most features editors in the field and also the Editor of the 'Rasavindana' - Cinema and Art Supplement, Yahampath was appointed as a member of the State Cinema Advisory Board (SCAB) last year.

As a journalist for over 30 years, Yahampath has been writing on topics relating to cinema and arts in Sri Lanka. He has also served as a jury member for the State Short Film Festival and was a member of the Teledrama Survey Committee of the In...