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Veteran journalist Victor Ivan’s funeral at 5.00pm today (Update)

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Veteran journalist, political critic, social activist and author – Victor Ivan has passed away at the age of 75.

He had reportedly passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital.

His remains are currently being kept in the Ruhunu funeral parlour in Karapitiya.

Final rites are to be held at 5.00pm at the Dadella Cemetery on Jan. 20 at 5.00pm.

Entering  the field of journalism in 1986,  worked as the founding editor of ‘Ravaya’ for 25 years.

Famous books authored by him include “Chaura Rajina” in Sinhala on former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunga and the period of her rule. The English translation of it was published under the title “The Queen of Deceit”. He also authored “Pansale Viplawaya”, which was translated into English titled “Revolt in the Temple – The Buddhist Revival up to Gangodawila Soma Thera”.

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