Veteran Journalist Late Victor Ivan laid to rest

The final rites for the late Veteran Journalist Victor Ivan were conducted yesterday (20) at the Dadalla Public Cemetery in Galle.

Victor Ivan, former Editor of Ravaya newspaper and a renowned Journalist, passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday (19).

As a Journalist, he founded the Ravaya magazine and later the Ravaya newspaper, and was a pioneer who contributed to the establishment of the Free Media Movement. Ivan contributed to various publications and initiated the Free Media Movement. He was known for his writings on Social and Political issues, including the challenge of tenant farming, the insurrection of’ 71, The Tamil challenge, the social background of the young rebels of Sri Lanka and many more.

Picture by Sudath Malaweera

The post Veteran Journalist Late Victor Ivan laid to rest appeared first on DailyNews.