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Panel Discussion: AI & Newsroom Transformation

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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) organized a panel discussion titled “AI & Newsroom Transformation” on 13th July 2026, bringing together media professionals to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming modern newsrooms. The discussion featured Moiz Mustafa (Digital Media Manager, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd), Dilshan Sandakakulu Madawala (Head of Operations – News & Digital, Neth FM), […]

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Capacitating Future Journalists on Climate Change Reporting 2026

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The Open University of Sri Lanka Capacitating Future Journalists on Climate Change Reporting 2026 The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) successfully concluded the two-day Climate Journalism Course held on 24–25 June 2026 under the AGILE Programme, implemented in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, Linnaeus University, Sweden. The programme brought together 43 undergraduate journalism and mass

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Empowering the next generation of journalists with AI skills!

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Empowering the next generation of journalists with AI skills! The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) recently conducted a workshop on “The Practical Use of AI in Digital Journalism,” led by trainer Kalavarshny Kanagaratnam. The session introduced young journalists to practical AI tools and techniques that can support reporting, research, content creation, translation, multimedia storytelling, and

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Will the proposed “Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka” solve the issues in the media sector?

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The scholarly dialogue regarding the establishment of the proposed “Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka,” aimed at introducing and maintaining professional standards for media practitioners, was held on June 16, 2026, at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Press Institute. The panel of experts for this event comprised Professor of Communication Madhubhashini Hewage

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Strengthening the Right to Information: A Collective Responsibility

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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) convened a discussion today, 9 June 2026, at its premises to explore the current challenges and future of the Right to Information (RTI) in Sri Lanka. The expert panel featured Attorney-at-Law Disanayake Dassanayake, Attorney-at-Law Sankhitha Gunaratne (Head of Legal and Governance, Verité Research), Devika Nagaravatta (Center for Women’s Development),

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Commemoration of World Press Freedom Day – 2026

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The program organized to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd) was held on May 11, 2026, at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI). A scholarly discussion titled “Media Freedom in Sri Lanka within Changing Political Contexts” was conducted during the event. The following key figures shared their professional insights: Lasantha Ruhunage

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Data Analytics & Reporting in Journalism

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SLPI hosted an insightful workshop on Data Analytics & Reporting in Journalism at the SLPI Auditorium, Colombo, bringing together journalists, media students, and media professionals from print, electronic, and online media platforms. The session was led by Dr. Radheeka Abeyweera, Assistant Vice President / Principal Data Scientist at Octave (John Keells Holdings) and former Director

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Professionalising Journalism in the Digital Age – SLPI Event Recap • March 11, 2026 Professionalising Journalism in the Digital Age SLPI partners with the India–Sri Lanka Foundation to host an exclusive masterclass for media professionals at the Hilton Colombo. Masterclass session led by global digital strategist Sree Sreenivasan. In partnership with the India–Sri Lanka Foundation

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Narrative Journalism – News in TalesNarrative Journalism Workshop Explores Storytelling with Depth and Human Perspective

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The Narrative Journalism – News in Tales Workshop, held on 21 and 22 January 2026 at Amari Hotel Colombo, brought together over 40 journalists from across Sri Lanka for an intensive exploration of storytelling in news reporting. The two-day workshop focused on strengthening narrative journalism techniques that go beyond facts and headlines, encouraging journalists to

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Information Credibility and AI Literacy Session Successfully Held at SLPI

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SLPI Event Post Information Credibility and AI Literacy Session Successfully Held at SLPI Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) successfully conducted a special learning session titled “Information Credibility and AI Literacy” featuring Dr. Abdul Kabil Khan, Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication of Daffodil International University. Dr. Khan is also a visiting

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