Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former Chairman of the Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha, Pragath Dharmadasa, passed away suddenly last night (21) following a brief illness.

According to reports, Dharmadasa fell ill while tending to his crops and was immediately rushed to the Gomarankadawala Regional Hospital.

However, medical officers confirmed that he had already passed away upon admission.

A post-mortem examination is currently underway at the Trincomalee Hospital to determine the exact cause of death.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....