The government has decided to conduct the final rites of legendary singer Latha Walpola with full state patronage.
Latha Walpola, a towering figure in Sri Lanka’s music industry, passed away on 27th December at the age of 92 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Colombo.
Issuing a statement, the Department of Government Information outlined the arrangements for the final rites. Accordingly, the remains of the late singer will be placed at Independence Square in Colombo on December 31, 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., allowing the general public to pay their final respects.
Following religious observances at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, the remains will be taken to the Borella General Cemetery, where the final rites will be performed.
In the meantime, the remains will be kept at a private parlour in Borella until 11.00 p.m. today. Members of the public may pay their respects from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. today (29) and on Tuesday (30), the Department of Government Information said.
