Sri Lanka is probably the only democratic country where people wonder if elections would be held in an election year, Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa (NJS), leader MP Dullas Alahapperuma said. Sri Lanka is also the only country that postponed an election under the pretext of bankruptcy, he added. “From my experience, an election boosts an economy.” […]

By NETHMI RAJAWASAM ECONOMYNEXT –The Civil Aviation Authority, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and SriLankan Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to promote aviation sector jobs among school children, through television programs and in-person orientations by SriLankan

Easter Sunday controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Ambassador to Germany, Switzerland and ex-High Commissioner in South Africa, Sarath Kongahage, yesterday (12) alleged that British television Channel 4 had tricked him into discussing political developments with the focus on the 2019 Easter Sunday carnage. Claiming that the Channel 4 programme didn’t reflect what he had said […]

Sharmini Seneviratne is known for pushing boundaries and leading the next generation of elegant fashions. She was the founder of the popular designer label “Silk Wrap” Her ensembles appeal to every women from all ages,corporate women, celebrities, fashionistas and models. She looks beyond the shores of Sri Lanka, drawing inspirations from all over the world. […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Mass Media to sign the license agreement for exchange of television programmes between the National Radio and Television Administration of the Peoples’ Republic of China and Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation

New laws contemplated by the government appears to have caused much concern among Opposition political parties for obvious reasons. The constitutionality of the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill is expected to be challenged in the Supreme Court. The whole process of law making raised quite a stir in the wake of the recent shocking Supreme Court […]

Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna has said many social problems arise due to the exposure of child victims and the child suspects by the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to end the practice. This was mentioned at the Parliamentary Caucus for Children which convened in Parliament […]

Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children Rohini Kumari Wijerathna emphasized that many social problems have arisen due to the exposure of child victims and the child accused, through the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to prevent it. The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment and its affiliates such as […]

BY GEORGE BRAINE This was early 1981, and the government was planning to start a state-run television service. Applicants were invited for an inaugural training course for producers, directors, researchers, and writers. I had applied, and was called for an interview. The interview was at the newly set up National Television Planning Centre, at Kirulapone. […]

"Yesterday we returned to the old logo because there were requests from internal and external stakeholders.”

Police said Silva was arrested at his residence in Pelawatte, Colombo, on Thursday August 18.

Ali was released on a cash bail of 25,000 rupees and two personal bails of 500,000 rupees each.

Ranil W appointed Acting President Curfew declared in WP as armed forces, police receive orders to ‘clear’ protesters Party leaders’ decision to elect new Prez on 20 July stands By Shamindra Ferdinando The crisis took an unexpected and violent turn as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the country without resigning. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is functioning […]

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s state-run Rupavahini went off air for a time after two protestors were interviewed live on air and suspended programs, while Independent Television Network another state broadcaster is also displaying colour bars.The headquarters of the Sri Lanka Rupahavini

television broadcaster, Sri Lanka Rupavahini and previously held several key positions in […] The po...

On Friday July 22, lawyers and judges stayed away from courts around the country protesting against the alleged threat to the Magistrate of Mannar over the telephone by Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Trade and Commerce.  Also connected to this allegation is the attack on the Mannar courts complex by a mob said to be in ...

Ranil Wickremasinghe and his UNPers preparing for elections are like medieval knights going to war without body armour, swords, lances and even horses. Elections in the 21st century are fought with the media – press, radio, TV and now on Internet – but Ranil’s faction of the UNP which is the main body of the ...

Commercial High Court issued an order preventing Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (APBU) from awarding telecast rights of upcoming London Olympics any channel except state run, Rupavahini