INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The funeral of former Prime Minister D.M
Jayaratne took place at the Haliyadda Stadium in Doluwa, Gampola with state honours yesterday.Former Prime Minister Jayaratne was the most
senior member of the SLFP at the time of his demise
He held a number of ministerial portfolios such as Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Wildlife, Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Co-operative, Minister of Posts and Telecommunication, Minister of Upcountry Development, Rural Economy and Plantation in SLFP led
Born in 1931 he had his education at Doluwa Maha Vidyala, Gampola
He launched his career as a teacher and later, was a Post Master.
