Mass media in Sri Lanka

Media of Sri Lanka
Newspapers & MagazinesAssociated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited
Leader Publications
Upali Newspapers
Wijeya Newspapers
Rivira Media
Sumathi Newspapers
Uthayan Group
RadioABC Radio Networks
Colombo Communications
Independent Television Network
MBC Networks
TNL Radio Network
Voice of Asia Network
TelevisionEAP Holdings
Teleshan Network Limited
Independent Television Network
MTV Channel
Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation
Voice of Asia Network

Mass media of Sri Lanka consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. State and private media operators provide services in the main languages Sinhala, Tamil and English. The government owns two major TV stations, radio networks operated by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), and newspaper titles in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.[1]

After the growth of Sri Lankan economy, many satellite TV channels were introduced.

However, there are over a dozen privately owned radio stations and more than 30 privately operated television stations.[1] They often engage in political debates.

The use of the internet is a growing force within Sri Lanka, many of the newspapers now have online editions.[1] Because of the limited circulation for the daily and weekly newspapers, they are heavily dependent on advertising. As a result of this it is very rare to see Sri Lankan newspapers engage in investigative journalism or daring exposés of big business.

  1. ^ a b c "Country profile: Sri Lanka". BBC News. February 4, 2011.