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Death of Senior Journalist Yogarani Thevathasan,
The death occurred in Colombo on Sunday of Yogarani Thevathasan, 94, who had a long career at Lake House in the sixties and seventies working as a sub-editor and feature writer in both the Ceylon Observer and the Ceylon Daily News.
A graduate of the University of Ceylon, following her emigration to Britain with her husband, Dr. Victor Thevathasan, and two children, she also worked for Thomson Regional Newspapers in Wales. He career in active journalism spanned a period of 40 years.
An attractive bubbling personality, she used to often keep her colleagues in the old Ceylon Observer in fits of laughter with her talent for telling a good story.
In addition to her regular work as a sub-editor she also wrote the occasional feature demonstrating both her flair for writing and keen eye for colour that made her stories interesting and readable,. Her book, Ink On My Fingers was published in 2004.
Yogarani’s husband predeceased her some years ago, She leaves a son and a daughter, both doctors practicing in the UK, Pravin Thevathasan and Nandika Doble and six grandchildren. She lived the last years of her life in Sri Lanka.
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that the upcoming Local Authorities Poll will be held on Tuesday 06th May 2025
The acceptance of nominations for the poll concluded at 12.00 noon today (20).
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.
Local Authorities poll on 6th May
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