Dr. Ranjith Atapattu passes away

Monday, 08 January 2018 - 12:16

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One of the former Health Ministers, Dr. Ranjith Atapattu has passed away.

He was 84 years old at the time of his death.

Dr. Attapattu entered the Parliament in 1977, representing the Beliatta seat.

He was a past student at Royal College, Colombo.


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