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“Lifetime Service Award” for Dilmah founder

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December 17, 2017June 14, 2025


Dilmah Tea Chairman & Founder Merrill J. Fernando was last week presented a “Lifetime Service Award” from President Maithripala Sirisena for his services to the industry. The award was made at the National Tea Awards 2017 held at the Nelum Pokuna in Colombo.

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