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

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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Observation of Print Media News Reporting During the Presidential Election Period

This observational research examines how print media adheres to the media guidelines andprofessional codes of conduct set by the Election Commission during the “Election period” of thePresidential Election 2024. This primarily focuses on the extent to which these guidelines wereintegrated into the media’s coverage of election-related news, evaluating both the observance ofelectoral regulation and journalistic

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Observation of Print Media Neys Reporting During the Presidential Election Period

Report No 02: Front-page news coverage in daily and weekend newspapers in the firstthe week following the nomination day (August 16 – 31) This Observational Research examines how print media adheres to the media guidelines andprofessional codes of conduct set by the Election Commission during the “Election period” of thePresidential Election 2024. This primarily focuses

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Sri Lanka in Crisis: Social Unrest and its Challenging Path to Recovery

Join us for an insightful discussion on “Sri Lanka in Crisis: Social Unrest and its Challenging Path to Recovery” on Thursday, May 30th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Auditorium. Mode: Hybrid (Zoom Meeting ID: 845 1271 2274, Passcode: 465498) Panelists: Emeritus Professor Siri Hettige (University of Colombo) Dr.

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Panel Discussion : Green Space: Media for Climate Action

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) held a panel discussion today, (07), in Colombo, on the topic “Green Space: Media for Climate Action”. The event was attended by journalists, content creators, representatives of media organisations, civil society organisations and university students. The panellists, Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO of Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and

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Online Course on Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections

Don’t miss out on the chance to enroll in the exciting free online course, “Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence, and Elections,” brought to you by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas in collaboration with UNESCO and UNDP, and with support from the Electoral Assistance Division (EAD) of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding

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Google News Initiative

Calling all journalists!Stay ahead of the curve with our online training series hosted by the Sri Lanka Press Institute in collaboration with the Google News Initiative. Interested in mastering the latest online tools for reporting? Eager to combat misinformation? Concerned about digital security? Excited about YouTube news content production and distribution? This series has got

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Press Club Event – Global Media Space and its Impact on Democracy February 19, 2024 Colombo

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) hosted the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the United States, Ms. Elizabeth M. Allen on the topic “Global Media Space and Its Impact on Democracy” at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo on 19th February, 2024. Under Secretary Allen was joined by US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

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‘Building an Online Audience: Online Audience Engagement for Newsrooms

In collaboration with International Center for Journalists, Sri Lanka Press Institute hosts a workshop on ”Building an Online Audience: Online Audience Engagement for Newsrooms” Join Dan Petty, Director of Audience Strategy at ProPublica, for an exclusive free workshop on Building an Online Audience and enhancing engagement in the digital landscape. If you lead an online

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