Karunaratne was born on 8 March 1943 in Lunugala in present-day southeast Sri Lanka. Both his parents were teachers. [1] He received his primary education at Ananda Sastralaya, Matugama before transferring to Ananda College, Colombo for his secondary education. [2]

Jul 28, 2024 · The funeral of veteran socialist Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne took place yesterday at the Borella cemetery. He passed away on Thursday while undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital. After graduating with first-class honours as an electrical engineer from the University of Ceylon, he went to Cambridge University under a ...

Jul 25, 2024 · The former leader of the New Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) and the New Left Front and well-known figure in left-wing politics in Sri Lanka, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at the age of 81.

Jul 25, 2024 · Nava Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne who called for the international recognition of the “ongoing” genocide of Tamils and the recognition of Tamil Eelam as a state has passed away in Colombo. He was 81 at the time of this death.

Colombo, July 25 (Daily Mirror) - New Sama Samaja Party leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne has passed away at the age of 81. He was born on March 8, 1943 in the Lunugala area. He received his...

Jul 26, 2024 · The death occurred yesterday (25) of Nawa Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, who was also the father-in-law of the sports editor of Daily Mirror newspaper, senior journalist Ranil Prematilake.

Jul 25, 2024 · Dr. Vikramabahu Karunaratne, a renowned Sri Lankan activist and academic, passed away at 81. A lifelong advocate for justice, he leaves behind a powerful legacy.

Jul 26, 2024 · Nawa Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at 81, yesterday (25). He was known as a pioneer of left-wing politics in Sri Lanka and a fierce fighter against social injustices.

Jul 26, 2024 · Minister Premajayantha said that the late Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne was an esteemed Sri Lankan scientist, and left-wing political leader. His demise was a great loss for the country.

Feb 5, 2025 · Both the government and opposition expressed condolences in Parliament this morning on the death of veteran politician and Leader of the Nawa Samaja Party Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa paid tribute to the late left-wing politicial leader on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and the wider opposition.