D.B.S. Jeyaraj, a respected Sri Lankan journalist and columnist, passed away in Canada at the age of 71. With a career spanning over four decades, he was known for his insightful coverage of Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict and political landscape. Jeyaraj began his journalism career at the Tamil daily Virakesari and later reported for The Island and The Hindu, becoming a key voice during the civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He was arrested in 1987 for his reporting on clashes involving the Indian Army and the LTTE, prompting his move to Canada, where he continued to write about Sri Lanka. His reporting was noted for its depth and accuracy, with colleagues praising his extensive network of sources across various political and ethnic divides. In recent years, he contributed to Sri Lankan English dailies, focusing on politics and Tamil culture, with his last article published shortly before his death. Jeyaraj's work has left a lasting impact on journalism in Sri Lanka.