Senior journalist DBS Jeyaraj passes away in Canada

Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and political commentator D.B.S. Jeyaraj has passed away in Canada at the age of 72, according to reports.

Jeyaraj was widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent journalists, known for his extensive reporting and analysis on ethnic politics, conflict, and current affairs over several decades.

Beginning his journalism career in Sri Lanka, he later moved to Canada and continued writing through his widely followed platform and columns, earning recognition both locally and internationally for his in-depth coverage of Tamil political issues and developments related to Sri Lanka’s civil conflict.

Throughout his career, Jeyaraj contributed to several publications and became a respected voice among readers seeking detailed political analysis and historical context.

Further details regarding funeral arrangements and official tributes were not immediately available.

(Newswire)