The veteran Journalist Jatila Wellaboda who held
editor posts in Divaina,Lakbima and Iru Dina newspapers has passed away early this morning(21)at his home due to a sudden heart attack at the age of 57 years.Mr.Jatila begun his career in mid 80's as a
Journalist of Divaina editorial and he also held business editor,news editor and deputy editor posts there .Afterwards he was appointed as the chief editor of Lakbima daily news paper and later worked as an editorial director of Leader publications.he was an instructor of the ITN News channal at the time of his death.
A humble human being in real life 'Jatila Ayya"(Brother)as we called him helped new comers in whatvever possible way he can during his career in Divaina newspaper.We were fortunate to work under him as new comers some time back in Divaina newspaper.He was one of the few examplery characters in Newspaper industry who had always helped other journalists to shape up their carriers unlike slanderers in present day society.
Unfortunately good people are going too early in this world.His remains lay at his residence in Kelaniya and funeral to be announced later.
"May he attain supreme bliss of Nibbana".
Journalist of Divaina editorial and he also held business editor,news editor and deputy editor posts there .Afterwards he was appointed as the chief editor of Lakbima daily news paper and later worked as an editorial director of Leader publications.he was an instructor of the ITN News channal at the time of his death.
A humble human being in real life 'Jatila Ayya"(Brother)as we called him helped new comers in whatvever possible way he can during his career in Divaina newspaper.We were fortunate to work under him as new comers some time back in Divaina newspaper.He was one of the few examplery characters in Newspaper industry who had always helped other journalists to shape up their carriers unlike slanderers in present day society.
Unfortunately good people are going too early in this world.His remains lay at his residence in Kelaniya and funeral to be announced later.
"May he attain supreme bliss of Nibbana".
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