Applications are now open for the 27th Edition of the Journalism Awards for Excellence 2025! Jointly organized by The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Press Institute, this event celebrates the outstanding contributions and dedication of journalists across the country. Closing Date: July 31, 2026 Apply now – https://slpi.lk/journalismawards/ Don’t miss the […]
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
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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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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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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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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Amidst global environmental challenges, Earth needs more supporters than ever to ensure its survival. Media and journalists serve as key messengers, amplifying voices for saving our planet. Together, let’s raise awareness and take action for a sustainable future.
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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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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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
