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Re-visiting the Killing of Subathiran Alias Robert by a Tiger Sniper 20 Years ago
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj The armed struggle launched by Tamil militant groups to achieve the objective of a separate Tamil state caused massive loss of life and bloodshed. Many of those killed were victims of internecine conflict and fratricidal warfare. Among the many who were killed was Subathiran alias Robert, a charismatic personality with a colourful history. […]
“Malaiahath Thamilar” (Hill Country Tamils ) Aspire to a Non-territorial Community Council
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj President Ranil Wickremesinghe has commenced a series of discussions with Parliamentarians from the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka with the objective of resolving the Tamil national question. Currently talks are underway with Tamil MPs from the five Northern and three Eastern administrative districts. These MPs are from both the Government […]
The Killing of Former Indian Prime Minister of Rajiv Gandhi on 21 May 1991
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) on 21 May 1991. He was killed at a place called Sriperumbhudur in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Death came in the form of Dhanu a young Tamil woman from Sri Lanka. Dressed in […]

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D.B.S. Jeyaraj’s Journey Home: Journalist in Exile Visits Sri Lanka for the First Time in 25 Years

Marianne David Interviews DBS Jeyaraj for DailyFT

Pix by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai

Forced into exile 25 years ago and compelled to stay away in order to stay alive, journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj always dreamt of returning to Sri Lanka. That flame of hope flickered occasionally, as the war dragged on and then escalated despite intermittent ceasefires, but he never let it go out entirely.

Articles by D.B.S. Jeyaraj – dbsjeyaraj.com
Re-visiting the Killing of Subathiran Alias Robert by a Tiger Sniper 20 Years ago June 14, 2023
“Malaiahath Thamilar” (Hill Country Tamils ) Aspire to a Non-territorial Community Council June 1, 2023
The Killing of Former Indian Prime Minister of Rajiv Gandhi on 21 May 1991 May 24, 2023
13 May 2006: Night of Terror for Civilians in the Northern Islands May 19, 2023
Little-known Facts About Legendary LTTE Leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran May 18, 2023
LTTE Military Commander “Brigadier” Balraj’s Incredible Military Feat at Ithaavil May 14, 2023
Hindu Brahmin Actor Ramdas Became Famous for his Muslim “Marikkar” Role May 11, 2023
“Brigadier” Balraj was the Finest Military Commander the LTTE ever had May 11, 2023
Ranasinghe Premadasa’s Rocky Road to Sri Lankan Presidency May 2, 2023
Revisiting the Killing of Catholic Priest “Kili Father” by the Army’s LRRP April 29, 2023
Sri Lanka’s Greatest Film Director Lester James Peries Was Creative Pioneer of Authentic Sinhala Cinema. April 29, 2023
How the “Wanda Pethi” Canard Fomented Anti-Muslim Violence at Amparai in 2018 April 27, 2023
Why Ranil Wants To Have Provincial Council Polls in North and East Before Presidential Elections April 25, 2023
“Please Abandon the Current Anti-Terrorism Act Draft Bill and draft a new Acceptable Anti-terrorism law that could be Passed Unanimously by Parliament”; a Journalist appeals to President Ranil Wickremesinghe April 22, 2023
Ranasinghe Premadasa’s Revolt and Dudley Senanayake’s Demise April 19, 2023
Sirima Bandaranaike: “Weeping Widow” who Became World’s First Woman Prime Minister April 18, 2023
Gathering Political Storm Threatens Sajith and the SJB April 14, 2023
SJV Chelvanayakam: Christian who Led the Predominantly Hindu Tamils for Over 20 Years April 9, 2023
With IMF Boost, Ranil is Confident of Winning the 2024 Presidential Election April 7, 2023
Lasantha Wickrematunge: The Fearless Editor who Spoke Truth to Power April 4, 2023

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Special Feature

D.B.S. Jeyaraj’s Journey Home: Journalist in Exile Visits Sri Lanka for the First Time in 25 Years

Marianne David Interviews DBS Jeyaraj for DailyFT

Pix by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai

Forced into exile 25 years ago and compelled to stay away in order to stay alive, journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj always dreamt of returning to Sri Lanka. That flame of hope flickered occasionally, as the war dragged on and then escalated despite intermittent ceasefires, but he never let it go out entirely.