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Charismatic Actor -Politician Vijaya Kumaratunga: 75th Birth Anniversary Tribute
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Kovilage Vijaya Anthony Kumaratunga, known to the world as Vijaya Kumaratunga, was born in Seeduwa on 9 October 1945. Vijaya was an endearing personality with an enduring vision whom I liked, admired and respected very much. He was a man who envisaged the transformation of Sri Lanka into an inclusive, multi-ethnic, egalitarian and […]
How CP de Silva Voted Against the “Unadulterated Totalitarianism” of His Own SLFP-led Government.
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Charles Percival de Silva known as CP de Silva or CP was a mercurial personality who strode across the Sri Lankan -known then as Ceylon- political scene like a colossus. He passed away on October 9th 1972. CP de Silva was a former Civil servant and cabinet minister who was worshipped by thousands […]
Murder Most Foul: Assassination of Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Sixty-one years ago on September 25th 1959 Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (SWRDB) the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka known as Ceylon then was shot and seriously wounded by a Buddhist monk. Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike succumbed to his injuries and passed away the following day. Therefore September 26th 1959 got etched as […]

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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
Charismatic Actor -Politician Vijaya Kumaratunga: 75th Birth Anniversary Tribute October 16, 2020
How CP de Silva Voted Against the “Unadulterated Totalitarianism” of His Own SLFP-led Government. October 7, 2020
Murder Most Foul: Assassination of Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike October 7, 2020
Sivaji Ganesan: Tamil cinema’s versatile actor par excellence October 7, 2020
Rajini Rajasingham Thiranagama: Unforgettable Symbol of Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tragedy September 22, 2020
Legendary Muslim Congress “Thalaiver” MHM Ashraff and the Tamils of Sri Lanka September 22, 2020
ஆற்றல் மிகு தமிழ்த் தலைவர் அப்பாப்பிள்ளை அமிர்தலிங்கத்தின் வாழ்வும் காலமும் September 14, 2020
Attempt by “Gang of Four” to Remove Thurairajasingham From Gen-Secy Post Through No Confidence Motion Foiled At ITAK Committee Meeting in Vavuniya September 5, 2020
Internal Strife Within Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi (ITAK) Takes Disturbing Turn September 2, 2020
Life and Times of Dynamic Tamil Political Leader Appapillai Amirthalingam August 30, 2020
Future Course of Defeated ITAK Leader “Maavai” Senathirajah. August 27, 2020
தேர்தல் தோல்விக்கு பின் தமிழரசுக் கட்சியின் தலைவர் மாவை சேனாதிராஜாவின் எதிர்கால செல்வழி August 27, 2020
Failed Attempt To De-legitimize Sumanthiran’s Election Victory In Jaffna August 24, 2020
யாழ்ப்பாண மாவட்ட கூட்டமைப்பு வேட்பாளர்களின் விருப்பு வாக்குகள் தொடர்பான சர்ச்சை: தனது வெற்றியை மகிழ்ச்சியாக அனுபவிக்க இயலாத நிலையில் சுமந்திரன் August 24, 2020
Fascinating Features of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Early Life. August 24, 2020
TNA Suffers Electoral Setback In North and East Polls. August 13, 2020
The Indo -Lanka Accord and the Sri Lankan Tamils August 9, 2020
Poetry For Reflection On Sri Lanka’s Election Day August 9, 2020
Tamils Desiring a Silk “Verti” May Lose Even Their Cotton “Verti”. August 9, 2020
July 1983: Two Northern Attacks and One Island-wide Anti-Tamil Pogrom July 26, 2020

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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.