Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation halfway stopped a live programme telecast on 25 September in honour of the late actor Joe Abeywickrama. The programme that began at 8.00 am, lasted only until 8.42 am. Resource persons present were senior film directors Dharmasena Pathiraja, Dharmasiri

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), the vibrant forum of the new generation entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka plans to conduct a highly interactive series of programmes named ‘Zero to Billionaire – The Story behind Sri Lankan Business Heroes of the 21st Century’ to bring to the surface the untold truths of success of the ...

Deputy director (news and current affairs) of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Sumedha Athulasiri has been remanded for 14 days in connection with a road mishap involving a policeman. He has run over and caused serious injuries to a constable attached to Welikada Police while driving

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) conducted an “Investor Day” on Saturday 1 October at Monty Hotel, Ampara in order to educate investors on investing in the stock market and Unit Trusts. This was the first ever road show conducted in Ampara. A large number of new investors participated at this event ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation telecasts a live one-hour television series in Sinhala titled ‘Prathilabha’ on the capital market on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. This programme, which was initiated

THERE is so much wastage happening in Sri Lanka that discussing mismanagement of public resources seems to be a worn-out topic. Then, suddenly, the all important Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) releases its report and the subject hits headlines temporarily. New reports have stated that COPE has revealed that the Government has lost a ...

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By Indika Sri Aravinda The security of universities has been handed over to a security firm which operates under the Defence Ministry. Higher Education Ministry Secretary Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne told The Sunday Leader that the security has been handed over to Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd and another company. Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne said that the ...

(Lanka-e-News -30.Aug.2011, 11.45.P.M.) Rupavahini Dep. Director General and SLFP Organizer for Kurunegala Sudharman Radeliyagoda against whom a warrant has been issued for his arrest...

July 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka's state run Rupavahini Corporation won a battle with the newly formed Carlton Sports Network to win the rights to telecast the upcoming Sri Lanka - Australia cricket series.

Highet ever bid received by SL Cicekt for Local TV B'cast rightsThe Local TV Broadcasting rights for the Australian Tour of Sri Lanka has been awarded to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation  for a record figure of Rs. 22 Million. (Rupees Twenty two Million), states Sri Lanka Cricket issuing a media

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the Local TV Broadcasting rights …

By Ranjit Jayasundera Sensational evidence has come to light that demonstrates beyond a shadow of doubt that in Sri Lanka fortune favours not necessarily the bold but certainly the favoured. Carlton Sports Network (CSN) a company incorporated on 10th February 2011 has won the rights to broadcast the Australian Cricket tour of Sri Lanka next ...

by Frederica Jansz Bejing has considerable leverage in post conflict Sri Lanka.  Chinese involvement in the defence sector has not reduced after the war, and the Chinese are seen diversifying from being just suppliers of defence equipment to infrastructure and capacity building. The Chinese have used North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) and subsequently the state owned ...

The New Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket assumed office on 4th …

President Rajapakse has said that that the Kokavil transmission tower is a symbol of mutual relations between communities.   The nation had the right to be aware of what was happening in the world as well as the country. Such a Tower has been installed mainly for communication. It will expand the friendly and mutual ...

Veteran Media Personnel Mohan Samaranayake assumes office as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella made the appointment on the instructions of the President. Mr. Samaranayake becomes the 17th Chairman of the Corporation. He assumed duties this morning

Veteran journalist Mohan Samaranayake is the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. The appointment is effective from today.     Mr. Samaranayake commenced his career as a Journalist and was also the Director News of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation

Veteran journalist Mohan Samaranayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporaton with effect from today. The appointment letter in this respect was handed...

Veteran journalist Mohan Samaranayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporaton with effect from today.  The appointment letter in this respect was handed over to Mr. Samaranayake by the Minister of Mass Media and Information Mr. Keheliya Rambukwella this morning.

May 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is to appoint senior journalist Mohan Samaranayake as the Chairman of the state -run television, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.

Mohan Samaranayaka has been appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. Samaranayaka was the former National information officer at the UN’s Sri Lanka country office.

May 29, Colombo: The grand finale of Sri Lanka war heroes' reality television show will be held today at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Sri Lanka's state television Rupavahini announced.

By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema Leader for the National Freedom Front (NFF) and Housing and Construction Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s costly and extravagant trip to New York cost US$ 19,000 (approx. Rs. 2 million) each for himself and his young son Vibhuthi to travel first class on Emirates Airlines. Weerawansa traveled to New York to participate in ...

Sarath Kongahage, Chairman Rupavahini Corporation, lawyer, political activist, media personality and now ambassador-designate to Germany, spoke to Faraz Shauketaly on his impending  appointment and work at Rupavahini Corporation. He dispelled rumours that he was being replaced at SLRC due

UNP Settles Internal Strife Last Thursday was Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 62nd birthday. It was yet early morning when he received a telephone call from President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He first wished Ranil for  securing his leadership position  of the UNP at the Working Committee meeting held the day before. Secondly, he wished him a happy birthday. Ranil ...

Exhibition Of Contemporary Woven Art By Tilak Samarawickrema – April 1 – 17 Tilak Samarawickrema embodies in his work the contemporary spirit of his country, Sri Lanka. His prodigious output is rooted firmly in the local artisan tradition and spans the gamut from wall-hangings to carpets, passing through an entire spectrum of weavings. His motifs ...

The ceremonial opening of Sri Lanka’s first coal power plant by President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be telecast live over ITN and Rupavahini today. The ceremony will be telecast live from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

The ceremonial opening of Sri Lanka’s first coal power plant by President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be telecast live over ITN and Rupavahini today. The ceremony will be telecast live from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

It is illegal to issue unofficial results - Dayananda DishanayakeThe Elections Commissioner has announced that official results can only be telecast by ITN, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Swarnavahini and Derana TV Channels as only these TV Channels have secured the rights to telecast