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Senior journalist passes away
View(s):Prabath Weeraratne, the Associate Editor of the Sath Handa newspaper and senior journalist, passed away yesterday from a sudden heart ailment. A former student of Ananda College, Maradana, he once served as Media Secretary to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. He also held positions as Deputy Editor of Randiva, News Editor of Mawbima, News Editor of Lakbima and journalist at Yukthiya newspapers.
He was a longtime staff member of Vidusara science publication. He leaves behind his wife, Nishamani Jayakody, and two daughters. His remains lie at 276/7, Jayanth Mawatha, Himbutana, Mulleriyawa New Town. The funeral will take place at 4pm on July 10, at the Mulleriyawa Udumulla Cemetery.