DR. KAPUKANKANANGE DORA MALINI DIAS OF WERAGODA. (President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Former Director of Epigraphy & Numismatics of the Department of Archaeology Department), passed away on 30th August 2024. Wife of Jeevananda Abhaya Dias (former Director Technical and Chief Engineer Ports of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority), mother of Dr. Indumal M.O. Anesthetist of the National Hospital, Colombo and Dheemantha Dias of United Kingdom, grandmother of Inindu Dias, Vishudhi, Pasasi and Janithu, mother-in-law of Dr. Thanuja Prathiraja (Consultant of the Dental Institute, Colombo) and Dr. Shakya Indrawansa (Dentist United Kingdom). Remains lie at 41/3, 3rd Lane, D.M. Colombage Mawatha, Colombo 05. Cremation on Monday 2nd September 2024 at the Borella General Cemetery at 4.00 p.m. Cortege leaves the residence at 3.00 p.m.