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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Print, online |
| Owner(s) | Uthayan Group of Newspapers |
| Founder(s) | E. Saravanapavan |
| Publisher | New Uthyan Publication (Private) Limited |
| Editor-in-chief | M. V. Kanamaylnathan |
| Managing editor | E. Saravanapavan |
| Founded | 27 November 1985 |
| Political alignment | Neutral |
| Language | Tamil |
| Headquarters | 361 Kasthuriyar Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
| Sister newspapers | Sudar Oli |
| Website | uthayan.com |
Uthayan (Tamil: உதயன் Utayaṉ, English: Morning) is a Tamil language Sri Lankan daily newspaper published by New Uthayan Publication (Private) Limited, part of the Uthayan Group of Newspapers. It was founded in 1985 and is published from Jaffna. Its sister newspaper is the Colombo-based Sudar Oli. Uthayan was the only newspaper published from Jaffna which did not cease publication due to the civil war.[1] The newspaper has been attacked several times; a number of its staff have been murdered by paramilitary groups and other forces, and it regularly receives threats.[2]
- ^ Officials pledge to lift Sri Lanka censorship International Freedom of Expression Exchange – 15 June 2000
- ^ Azeez, Abdul H. (12 June 2011). "Uthayan Under Fresh Attack". The Sunday Leader.