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Sri Lanka’s Maharaja Media, ABC Australia sign content partnership

Broadening Sri Lanka’s media industry engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region.

May 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka journalist Iqbal Athas passes away

He was known for his extensive reporting on the defense situation during Sri Lanka's civil war.

January 13, 2026 1 min read

IFJ urges Sri Lanka govt to ensure freedom of expression after arrest comments

Deputy Minister has asked the police to use Emergency powers to arrest people who spread misinformation online

December 5, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to expand scope of controversial 1970s media control law

The Act is long seen as a tool to stifle media critical of government

September 9, 2025 3 min read
Sri Lanka media personnel went to Israel on private tour, no gov involvement: Minister

Minister questioned on journalists' visit to Israel after it killed more than 270 media personnel

Two-thirds of Sri Lanka’s Sinhala news consumers face false information: Study

Mix of sensationalism, political bias, poor journalistic standards led Sinhala media outlets to propagate half-truths

Sri Lanka cabinet approves to sign deal with China’s Chongqing for media development

Sri Lanka has been eying for capacity building in media industry and among journalists

May 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Minister issues warning against media reports

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January 3, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s MTV to host 2026 Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union meeting

ABU has 250 broadcasting members in 70 countries across five continents

October 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Economy Next’s Bellwether piece among SOPA award finalists

SOPA’s annual Awards for Editorial Excellence are given to recognize and reward great journalism

May 3, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's broadcast authority bill to be presented to parliament soon

The state minister insisted that there would be "no hindrance to the media in this regard".

February 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka government stubbornly push for controversial online safety bill despite concerns

At least 18 petitions have been filed against the bill in the Supreme Court.

October 16, 2023 3 min read
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Alarm over Sri Lanka law for ‘online safety’, ‘online truths’

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Nethmi Rajawasam
September 19, 2023 4 min read

Lyca Productions to market Sri Lankan films in Middle East, Europe 

Lyca Productions India announces Sri Lankan production facility and six Sri Lankan movies.

Nethmi Rajawasam
August 23, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's new anti-corruption law ignores asset recovery, retroactive action: SJB

“Why wasn’t an asset recovery law included in this? Why no retroactive punishment? said Attanayake.

June 22, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka govt, opp. disagree over licence renewal under new broadcast commission

“Media regulation is necessary. But this draft provides for an annual licence issuance."

Himal Kotelawala
June 13, 2023 3 min read
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USAID and IREX host 'Mojo Lanka' mobile journalism festival

The two-day festival intends to educate content creators on the latest trends

June 8, 2023 2 min read

Proposed Sri Lanka broadcast authority: opposition mulling legal action

“If we allow this bill to be enacted, it will be the death of media freedom,” he said.

Himal Kotelawala
June 5, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka opposition slams purported licence-cancelling broadcast authority

“What we can see is that this violates several fundamental rights, so we strongly oppose this bill," he said.

Himal Kotelawala
May 31, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka to establish broadcast authority to foster "better, more sophisticated" media culture

Cabinet approval was given to appoint a cabinet subcommittee to hold discussions with all stakeholders

September 23, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists

"We are setting up this to improve the quality of journalism in the country and to raise it to international standards."

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 16, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka calls for greater economic corporation among BIMSTEC members

Members asked BIMSTEC to fast-track activities in sectors such as agriculture, food security, connectivity and energy

March 30, 2022 2 min read

Journo attack: Sri Lanka media minister ready to accept govt responsibility if investigations fail

“The government will be unable to absolve itself of that responsibility. I am still of that position,” he said.

March 15, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka parliament passes data protection act amid privacy concerns

Justice Minister ensures to accommodate amendments, if necessary and privacy will be protected.

March 10, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka govt condemns attack on journalist as opposition cries foul

“It is the stink of a festering group of society that is emanating from this attack,” the minister said.

February 15, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka journalist's residence attacked; says too early to pinpoint possible culprit

“It’s still early. We have made videos on various issues. It’s hard to say at this point who might be behind it."

February 14, 2022 3 min read
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