Former Director of the Department of National Archives and retired senior administrative officer Haris de Silva has passed away.
He was 93 years old at the time of his demise.
He was also the father of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva.
A respected figure in Sri Lanka’s public administration sector, Haris de Silva made a significant contribution towards preserving state records and modernising the country’s archival system during his long career.
His remains will be kept at his residence on Poorwarama Road, Kirulapone, from 9.00 a.m. today (Aug. 05) for the public to pay their last respects.
The final rites will be held this afternoon at the Kirulapone Public Cemetery.
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