As a measure of taking Right to Information (RTI) to the bottom sphere of the country and to create a RTI trend as a practice, Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) organized workshops for youth in eight districts in the country. These workshops were linguistically facilitated according to the preferences of each district. The Youth empowerment […]
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) recently conducted a training session on the importance of Data Journalism in news reporting. The training was conducted by Mr. Asim Bashir Khan, Msc in Economics and from the Centre for Excellence in Journalism from Pakistan, conducted the training to the print journalists in Sri Lanka. Mr. Khan stressed
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In commemorationg the International Right to Know Day, the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) launches the Right to Information (RTI) promotional song was composed by veteran ‘Gypsies’ singer Sunil Perera.
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According to the Right To Information act in Sri Lanka the main purpose is guide the Sri Lanka citizen regarding this Law. Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) conducted one day awarness programme for Civil Soceity in Puttalam.It was held on 24th of August, 2017 at the Ice Talk Hotel. This Training Programme was conducted by
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Sri Lanka Press Institute organized a workshop about Right to Information act for the Civil Society in Anuradapura district.It was held on 10th of August,2017 at Grand Leisure Village,Anuradapura Session was conducted by Mr Kamal Liyanarachchi. During the workshop, the practical situations were discussed when continuing the act. Further the Civil Society have been guided identifying the practical issues.
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According to the Right To Information act in Sri Lanka the main purpose is guide the Sri Lanka citizen regarding this Law. Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) conducted one day media training programme for civil Soceity in Jaffna. It was held on 5th of August, 2017 at Green Grass Hotel. This Training Programme was conducted by Attorneys Mr. Ainkaran Kugadasan
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) as part of its on-going Right to Information (RTI) awareness program in the country, this week conducted its training in Sinhala for the Civil Soceity in the Matara District. The sessions held on the 1st of August 2017 at Sarasi Hotel Matara, consisted 30 participants from the Matara district. The program is designed to promote the use of the RTI Act,
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) conducted a training to the civil Society at Badulla District, on 29th of July, 2017 at Malindi Hotel. The program focused on providing awareness on the use of the Right to Information Act, its benefits and application of the same.
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and Press Complaints Commission (PCCSL) conducted a training to the teachers of the Western Province teachers on the 29th of June 2017 at Western Province Education Department. The program focused on providing awareness on the use of the Right to Information Act, its benefits and application of the same. The teachers
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From Left to right : Mr. Rangana Fernando, son of late Mr. Elmo Fernando, Mr. Kumar Lopez, CEO of the Sri Lanka Press Institute and Hon. Minister of Media and Parliamentary Reforms, Gayantha Karunathilaka. (photo by : Akila Jayawardana) The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) has launched a ’Hot Desk’ giving journalists on the move
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