Veteran Journalist and Political Analyst D.B.S. Jeyaraj Passes Away
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist, political analyst and columnist D.B.S. Jeyaraj has passed away, his family officially confirmed.
Widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected English-language journalists, Jeyaraj was known for his in-depth political analysis and decades-long contribution to journalism. He extensively wrote on Sri Lankan politics, ethnic issues, geopolitics, Tamil affairs and cinema, earning a strong readership both locally and internationally.
Throughout his distinguished media career, he contributed columns and analytical articles to leading English newspapers including The Island, Daily Mirror and Daily FT. He also regularly published political commentaries and feature articles through his personal website, which attracted readers from around the world.
D.B.S. Jeyaraj was especially recognized for his detailed reporting on Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict and political developments, often providing historical context and balanced analysis on sensitive national issues.
His passing is being viewed as a significant loss to Sri Lanka’s media and political analysis landscape.
Details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial events are expected to be announced by the family at a later stage.
