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Regulations on "zero-rezept pharmacies" excessive? Sales of pharmaceuticals without prescriptions, verdict on the 18th

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A journalist who wrote across the divide

by Jehan Perera There are some journalists whose work we read and then move on. And there are others whose writing makes us stop, think and look at the country differently. D. B. S.

  • D. B. S. Jeyaraj was a renowned journalist covering Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict.
  • He maintained journalistic connections in Sri Lanka while living in Canada.
  • Jeyaraj's work emphasized truth and fairness despite threats and pressure.

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