GUIDE TO

MEDIA 2017
Department of Government Information Sri Lanka

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 CONTENT

Page No

MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS AND MASS MEDIA..5

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION...6
MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SL ARMY.7
MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SL AIRFORCE7
MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR NAVY8
MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SL POLICE..8

PRINT MEDIA
DAILY NEWS..10
SUNDAY OBSERVER...10
DINAMINA11
SILUMINA.11
THINAKARAN..12
THINAKARAN VARAMANJARI & JAFFNA EDITION12
PHOTO DEPT / LIBRARY..12
PERIODICAL PAPERS...13
THINAKKURAL.14
THINAKKURAL WEEKLY...14
MAVUBIMA15
CEYLON TODAY..15
VIRAKESARI.16
VIRAKESARI WEEKLY...16
NAVAMANI17
THE SUNDAY LEADER..17
IRUDINA.17
LAKBIMA18
SUNDAY LAKBIMA..18
SUDAR OLI19
UTHAYAN..19
NIYAMUWA20
LANKA IRIDA SANGRAHAYA20
ATHTHA.21
RAVAYA.21

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RIVIRA.22
SUNDAY RIVIRA...22
THE NATION..23
DIYANIYA...23
SATHHANDA.24
DIVAINA..25
SUNDAY DIVAINA.25
THE ISLAND...26
SUNDAY ISLAND...26
OTHER PERIODICAL PAPERS..26
LANKADEEPA.27
SUNDAY LANKADEEPA...27
ADA...28
DAILY MIRROR...28
THE SUNDAY TIMES.28
DESHAYA.29
OTHER PERIODICAL PAPERS29

RADIO CHANNELS
NETH.32
HIRU FM/ SUN FM/ GOLD FM/ SHAA FM/ SOORIYAN FM32
SRI FM /RANONE / E FM...33
ITN FM / VASANTHAM...34
JAYASRI35
V FM...35
LAK FM..36
SIRASA FM/ SHAKTHI FM / YES FM/ Y FM...37
DERANA FM.38
RANGIRI38
SITHA FM/ RED FM/ TAMIL FM39
SLBC..40
SLBC REGIONAL SERVICES...40
ISIRA RADIO.41
TNL RADIO/ LITE FM/ RHYTHM FM42
SIYATHA FM/ VETTRI FM /REAL RADIO43

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 TV CHANNELS
ART TV45
HIRU TV..45
CSN..46
SWARNAVAHINI46
ITN47
MTV/ MBC...48
DERANA..49
RANGIRI..50
RUPAVAHINI / NETHRA / NTV...51
SRI TV..53
LANKA SRI..53
TNL54
SIYATHA TV54
YA TV55

MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS.57- 65

FOREIGN MEDIA ..67 - 75

DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICERS76

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Government Information Department MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS AND MASS MEDIA
GUIDE TO ASIDISI MEDURA NO. 163, KIRULAPONE AVENUE, POLHENGODA, COLOMBO 05
GEN. NO: 2513459, 2513460
MEDIA 2017 WEB: www.media.gov.lk
Email- secretary@media.gov.lk

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Hon. Minister of Parliamentary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka 2513507 0777504504 2514352
Reforms and Mass Media
Hon. Deputy Minister of Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithana 2512886 0716835810 2513436
Parliamentary Reforms and Mass
Media
Media Secretary to Hon. Minister Mr. Buddhisha Madushanka 2514053 0718103874 2513508
of Parliamentary Reforms and Abeygunawardena
Mass Media

Secretary Mr. Nimal Bopage 2513467 0719610517 2513458

Additional secretary (Admin) Mrs. H.D.S. Malkanthi 2513398 0718071704 2512346
Additional secretary
(Development & planning) Mr. B.K.S. Ravindra 2513943 0714454400 2512343
Chief Accountant Mr. P.A. Thilakarathna 2513464 0722704057 2513437
Chief Internal Auditor Mr. S.G. Wanniarachchi 2513497 2513497
Director Planning Mrs. W.A.P. Wellappuli 2513470 0714076273 2514351
Director (Media) Mr. K.P. Jayantha 2513469 0773996320 2513469

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Government Information Department DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
GUIDE TO NO. 163, KIRULAPONE AVENUE, POLHENGODA, COLOMBO 05
GEN. NO: 2515759 WEB: www.news.lk
MEDIA 2017 www.dgi.gov.lk

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Director General of Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya 2512040 0771674167 2514753
Government information 2513055
2513638
2512751
Chief Accountant Mr. H.A.U. Jayalath 2512332 0718859889 2512332
Director (Admin/ Publicity) Mr. Hilmy Mohamed 2513756 0715455001 2570001 2513756
2512237
Director (Media) Mr. M.G.Jayathissa 0718760609
Director (GFU)(Cov.) Mr. A.L. Sigera 2513633 0773847943 2513633
Asst. Director (Admin) Mrs. P.G.N. Kumari 2514092 0766885146 2514092
Asst. Director (Admin) Mr. P.V.C.C. Panawala 2514266 0719605403 2514092
Special Media Unit Mr. M.D.K.P. Ariyawansha 2512015 0727898798 2512861
Unit head
Section head Mr. K.Osmand 2512749 0714413453 2533636 2512749
(Research & Monitoring)
Section head (Photography) Mr. Sarath Darmasiri 2513245 0714486674
Section head (Desathiya) Mr. Sumith Mayadunna 2513757 0717304072 2513757
Section Head Mrs. Hemali Siriwardene 2512759 0716645193 2769529
(Publication Bureau)
Editor (Thingal Magazine) Mr. S.A.M.Fawaz 2512017 0771909968 2512237

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Government Information Department MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SRI LANKA ARMY
GUIDE TO DIRECRATE OF MEDIA, PREMIER PACIFIC BUILDING, 4TH FLOOR, NO. 28,
R.A. DE MEL MAWATHA, COLOMBO 04
MEDIA 2017 Email slarmymedia@gmail.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Military Spokesperson Brigadier K.J. Jayaweera 2432684 0766907062 2553279
3818605
OCDS MOD 2430860 2430163

Government Information Department MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SRI LANKA AIR FORCE
GUIDE TO SRI LANKA AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS
COLOMBO 02
MEDIA 2017 Email slaf.media@gmail.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Spokesperson Group Captain 2441044 0772229270 2422606
Chandima Alwis 3090647

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Government Information Department MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SRI LANKA NAVY
GUIDE TO SRI LANKA NAVY HEADQUARTERS
P.O Box -593 , COLOMBO -01
MEDIA 2017 Email- slnavymedia@gmail.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence

Spokesperson Captain M.M.A. Alavi 2212141 0777864055 2441454

Government Information Department MEDIA SPOKESMAN FOR SRI LANKA POLICE

GUIDE TO SRI LANKA POLICE HEADQUARTERS
COLOMBO -01
MEDIA 2017 Email - Police.media@gmail.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence

Spokesperson 2327227 0718591882 2329500

2421111

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 Government Information Department
GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017

PRINT MEDIA

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Government Information Department THE ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF CEYLON LTD
GUIDE TO P.O. BOX 248, LAKE HOUSE COLOMBO- 02
GEN: NO. 2429429 FAX: 2429329
MEDIA 2017 WEB : www.lakehouse.lk

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Kawan Rathnayaka 2429651/2 0777760750 2430985
Director Editorial Mr. Saman Wagaarachchi 2429658 0771237937 2430720

DAILY NEWS news@dailynews.lk

Editor in Chief Mr. Lalith Allahakoon 2429211 0777489770 2343694

Deputy Editor/CDN, News & Mr. J.A.R.L. Jayakody 2429640 0773435421 2927915
online
Deputy Editor Mr.Gary Christopher Garnier 2429214 0777270027 5011468 2343694
Senior Associate Editor Mr. Rodney Boneventure Martinesz 2429214 0777270014 2934870 2343692
Features Editor Ms. Samangi Wettimuni 2429216 0775768634
Business Editor Mr. Shirajiv Orantha Sirimanne 0777308030 2761939
Deputy Editor/ Chief Sub Editor Mr. Riza Rawdin 2429213 4875220 2343964
Sports Editor Mr. Sadi Thawfic 2429236

SUNDAY OBSERVER editor.sundayobserver@lakehouse.lk

Editor in Chief Mr. Lalith Allahakoon 2429211 0777489770 2343694

Deputy Editor Mr.S. Ananda Kumar 2429238/33 0718146249 2419954 2429227
News Editor Mr. R.D.R.R. Wijayapala 2429232 0773130158 2858785
Features Editor Mr. Ruwan Pinsiri Godage 2429228 0773130173 2744397 2429227
Sports Editor Mr. Sadi Thawfic 2429236

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DINAMINA editor@dinamina.lk newseditor.dinamina@lakehouse.lk

Editor Mrs. L.P.S. Rowel 2429241 0777270420 312224317 2429250

Associate Editor (Sub) Nihal Gunasekara 2429252 2223133
Associated Editor Mr. H.A. Sampath Sudarshana 2429252 0777270013 2938256 2429240
(sub Desk)
News Editor Mr. K.P.G. Dinesh Duminda 2429251 0777304068 2429240
News Editor Mr.T. Chandrasekara 2429248 0773675257 0552225694 2429240
News Editor Mr. R.P. Rathnasiri Pathirana 2429251 0773130161 0372246860 2429240
Deputy News Editor Ms. Shiromi Abeysinghe 2429247 0773112450 2429240
Feature Editor Mr. E.M.A.K. Edirisooriya Banda 2429245/6 0772200929 3030835

SILUMINA editor@silumina.lk

Consultant Editor Mr. T.K. Bandara 2429261 0773130137 0716906603 2429260

2820680
Editor in Chief Mr. Edman Ranasinghe
Editor Mr. Lakshman Piyasena 0777007261 0342289798
Associated Editor Mr. D.N.P. Abeysinghe 2429263 0777304090 2705767 2429260
Features Editor Mrs. K.S.C. Kellapotha 2429265 0772990479 0332223357 2429260
Deputy Editor (Features) Mr. A. Upali Samarasinghe 2429269 0773635043 0382243735 2429260
Senior Associate Editor(News) Mr. E.D.C.Lakshan Kumara 2429262 0718394035 0342243090 2429260
Deputy Editor (Rasanduna) Mr. Indunil Weerarathne 2429268

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THINAKARAN DAILY editortkn@gmail.com

Editor in Chief Mr.K.Kunarasa 2429271 0773112617 2429270

0773457915
News Editor Mr. K. Ashokkumarrajah 2429279 0773112475 0322220136 2429270
0773470915
Associate Editor Mr. M.M. Mohammed Marlin 2429272/3 0773493782 0342271482 2429270
0773112554
Associate Editor Mr. S. Pandiyan 2429272 0714901162 2363704 2429270

VARAMANJARI & JAFFNA EDITION

Editor in Chief Mr. T. Senthilvelavar 2429294 0777270085 2731587 2429329

Deputy Editor Mrs. Vasuki Sivakumar 0773112525 2812347
Associate Editor Mr.Mohomed Kassim Suhaib 0777005540 2399344
News Editor Mr. W.S.Wisu Karrunanidi 2429296 0718005604 2933740 2429329
0778982995 2429295

PHOTO DEPARTMENT/ LIBRARY

Editor Mr. Gamini Ramanayake 2429292 0777397729 0812491561

Chief Librarian Ms. Rasika Nelanthi Liyanagama 2429491 0777270035 2429329

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PERIODICAL PAPERS Chief Editors Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence

Mihira Mr. I.M. AjithDharmasiri 2429583 0773470914 2400551 2429329

Kreeda Mr. M.Jagath Hewapanna 2429593 0777689727 0332223340 2429329
Mr. Sampath Bandara Attanayake 2429593 0773597655 0812315060 2429329
Budusarana Mr. Seesar Sudusinghe 2429598 0779086274 2429329
Vidunena Ms. Hemali Wijerathna 2429589 0773837477 0333650472 2429285
Sithmina Ms. Monali Subasingha 2429585 0777270118 0332264952 2429580
Subasetha Mrs. D.R.C.K.Ambuwangala 0774297117 0332295694
Arogya Paramalabha Ms. Deepthi Fonseka 2429287 0777270066 2934166 2429329
Namaskara Mr.W.A.Gamini Bandaranayake 0777270009 0332288555
Aloko Udapadi Mrs.W.G.A.D. Withana 0772962804 2974492
Sarasaviya Mr.S.M.A.K. Gunarathne 2429586 0773675299 2608424 2429329
Tharuni Mr. P. Anton Samson 2429591 0773493792 2941476 2429313
Business LK Mr. J.P.P.S. De Silva 2429255 0777270017 2846275 2319279
Dinamuthu Mr. P.W. Siriwardena 2429592/3 0777800173 2792518
Manchu Mr. W. Keerthi Mendis 2429288 0773130178 2429329
Mihithuru Miss. M.P.G.S.A.K. Samarasinghe 0777207908 0813829266 2429329
0777390350
Vanna Vanavil Mr. P.A. Sathiyanathan 2429275 0777535434 0362230159 2429270

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Government Information ASIAN MEDIA PUBLICATIONS (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.68, ELLE HOUSE ROAD, COLOMBO 15.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2522555, FAX: 2540691
Email: daily@thinakkural.lk / weekly@thinakkural.lk
MEDIA 2017 WEB: www.thinakkural.com
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Managing Director Mr.Kesara Rajah 2522555 0777318740 2540691

THINAKKURAL ( DAILY) daily@thinakkural.lk

Chief Editor Mr. R.P. Haran 2522555 0772100530 2540691

News Editor Mr. T. Sivaganeshan 2522555 2540691

THINAKKURAL (WEEKLY) weekly@thinakkural.lk

Editor Mr. R. Bharathi 2522555 0777304010 2540691

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Government Information Department CEYLON NEWS PAPERS (PVT) LTD.
GUIDE TO NO.101, ROSMEAD PLACE, COLOMBO- 07.
GEN. NO: 7566566, FAX: 7566514
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence

MAWBIMA mbnews@ceylonnewspapers.lk
Chairman Mr. Tiran Alles 5579929 0777000777 2695047
Executive Director Mr. Ramantha Alles 5579929 0777873340 2695047
Associate Editor Mr. Benett Rupasinghe 7566502 0718428024 7566514
News Editor Mr. Nandana D. Kehelgamuwa 7566503 0771111325 7566514
Deputy Editor- Design &Visuals Mr. Thivanka Maheel 7566540 0774484694 7566514
Sport Editor Mr. Sirinama Rajapaksha 7566510 0723618515 7566514
Features Editor-Sunday Mr. Tissa Koratota 7566511 0718183054 7566514
Chief Photographer 7566549 7566514

CEYLON TODAY srinissanka@gmail.com

Chief Editor Mr.Jayantha Sri Nissanka 7566522 0773786700 7566545
News Editor Mr. Rathindra Kuruwita 7566528 0724406477 7566545
Features Editor Ms. Apsara Kapukotuwa 7566566 0777537776 7566545
Sport Editor Mr. Asanka Gammanpila 7566525 0777872317 7566545
Business Editor Mr. Paneetha Amarasekera 7566530 0779664251 7566545

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Government Information EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS CYLON LTD.
Department NO.185, GRANDPASS ROAD, COLOMBO- 14.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 7322700 FAX: 2448205
WEB: www.virakesari.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence

VIRAKESARI DAILY kesari25@virakesari.lk

Chairman/CEO Mr. Hari Selvanadan 2324203 2447952

Managing Director Mr. Kumar Nadesan 7322700 0777270744 2439987
Chief Editor Mr. S. Srikajan 7322750 0773946702 2448205
News Editor Mr. Robert Anthony 7322751 0778424215 2448205
Sports Editor Mr. J. Prasad 7322751 0775024208 2448205
Business Editor Mr. S. Vinod 7322755 0719478816 2448205
Photo Editor Mr. Sujeewa kumar 7322755 0773657301 2448205

VIRAKESARI WEEKLY kesari22@virakesari.lk

Chief Editor Mr.R. Prabagan 7322760 0777260828 2323841

News Editor Mr.N .Nedun Chelian 7322762 0779991821 2323841

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 FREELANKA MEDIA LTD.
Government Information Department NO.156, HOSPITAL ROAD, KALUBOWILA, DEHIWALA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 7393881-2, FAX: 7393883
Email: freelankamedia@gmail.com, editornawamani@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
NAVAMANI Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman/CEO Mr. Faiz Musthopa
Managing Director Mr. M.D.M. Rizvi 7393881/2 0777761905 7393883

Chief Editor Mr. N.M. Ameen 7393881/2 0772612288 7393883

News Editor Mr. M.S.M. Sajahan 7393881/2 0778751032 7393883

Bussiness Editor Ms. Sziraza Rizvi 7393881 0777484225
Features Editor Mr. M.M.M. Kaleel 7393881/2 0785659319 7393883
Sport Editor Mr. B.T.M. Rishad 7393881 0752225905

Government Information Department LEADER HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD

GUIDE TO NO.24, KATUKURUNDUWATTA ROAD, RATMALANA.
GEN. NO: 4977220, 4977217 FAX: 4977218
MEDIA 2017 WEB: www.thesundayleader.lk
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence

THE SUNDAY LEADER EMAIL: editor@thesundayleader.lk

Editorial 4977217-220 4977218

IRUDINA EMAIL: sirudina@gmail.com

Editorial 4977219

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Government Information LAKBIMA NEWSPAPER (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.445/1, SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE MAWATHA, COLOMBO -14.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2426000, FAX: 2343408, 2239924
E- MAIL info@lakbima.lk, www.lakbimanews.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman / CEO Mr. Jagath Sumathipala 2508550 0777699655 2683333 2508552
Managing Director

DAILY LAKBIMA EMAIL : daily@lakbima.lk info@lakbima.lk

Editor Mr. Sampath Deshapriya 2426039 0714884539 2441899
Chief sub Editor Mr. Dharmasri Thilakawardene
Deputy News Editor Mr. Lasantha Weerakulasooriya 0718476362 2441899
Deputy News Editor Mr. Gayan Weerasinghe 0722219768 2441899
Business Editor Mr. Geeth Gunasekara 2426000 0714298109 2441899
Sports Editor Mr. Mangala Dharmaprema 2343407 0718697996 0812386100 2441899

SUNDAY LAKBIMA EMAIL : info@lakbima.lk

Editor Mr. Tissa Premasiri 2426020 0712426002 2441896
Sub Editor Mrs. Kathyana Amarasinghe 0773292948 2441896
Sub Editor Mr. Aruna Laxman 0724565417
Sub Editor Mr. Ariyawansha Kulathilake 0773711421
Asst. Editor Mr. Gemunu Rathnayake 0718623075
Asst. Editor Mr. Saman Priyankara Nammunige 0777803281
Asst. Editor Mr. Mihiri Fonseka 0773112574
Sports Editor Mr. Mangala Dharmaprema 2343407 0718697996 0812386100 2441899
Pictures Editor Mr. Sisira Hemakumara 0770440787
REJINA EMAIL : info@lakbima.lk
Consultant Editor Mr. Thilak Senasinghe 2441895 0773596107 0332261609 2441899
Chief Editor Ms. Indu Perera 2441895 0773596106 2441899

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Government Information Department NEW VISION MEDIA SYNDICATE (PVT) LTD
GUIDE TO NO.85, JAJANTHA MALLIMARACHCHI MAWATHA, COLOMBO 14
GEN. NO: 4321111,4320537,4320535
MEDIA 2017 FAX: 4322614
Email: sudarolieditorial@gmail.com, editor@sudaroli.com

SUDAROLI Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Chairman & Managing Mr. Eswarapatham 4320692 4320691
Director Saravanapavan 0214927421 0714115002 2506610
Chief Editor Mr. N.Pathmaseelan 4321111 0714220024
Editor Mr. Arun Arokianathan 4321111 0718628377 2806309 4322614
Associated Editor Mr. Arasaratnam Rajeevan 4321111 0786165817 2580008 4322614
Chief Sub Editor Mr. C.A. Jaseeharan 4321111 0771968519 0212261385 4322614
News Editor Mr. R. Sanath 4321111 0718628537 0775562950 4322614
Features Editor Mr. K .Bharathirajah 4321111 0718628353 0815732033 4322614
Sports Editor Mr. S. Nishanthan 4321111 0779076532 4322614

Government Information NEW UTHAYAN PUBLICATIONS (PVT) LTD

Department NO.361, KASTHURIYAR ROAD, JAFFNA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 0215679944 FAX: 0212229944
Email: editorial@uthayan.com
MEDIA 2017
UTHAYAN Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Managing Director Mr.E.Saravanapavan 0714115002 2506610
CEO Mrs. Yashotha Saravanapavan 0714115000 2506610
Editor Mr. T. Premanath 021-5679944 0718731754 0212229944

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Government Information Department NIYAMUWA PUBLICATIONS (PVT) LTD
GUIDE TO NO.464/20, PANNIPITIYA ROAD, PELAWATTA, BATTARAMULLA.
GEN. NO: 2786355, 2785612, FAX: 2786050
MEDIA 2017 Email: niyamuwanews@gmail.com
Name Telephone Fax
NIYAMUWA Office Mobile Residence
Chief Editor Mr. Vijitha Herath 2786355 0714824345 2786050
News Editor Mr. P.G. Hemathilaka 2786355 0718334138 2786050
Deputy News Editor Mr. G.C.P. Perera 2786355 0777802707 2786050
Features Editor Mr. Upul Ranjan 2786355 0718315002 2786050

Government Information Department P TWO (PVT) LTD

GUIDE TO 22/13/1/1, SAMAN UYANA, DAMBAHENA
MAHARAGAMA
MEDIA 2017 GEN. NO: 4323210,4323211 FAX: 2160691
Email: lankairidasl@gmail.com
Name Telephone Fax
LANKA IRIDA SANGRAHAYA Office Mobile Residence
CEO Mr. L.A.D. Dharmasena 4323215 0713749384 2160691
Deputy News Editor Mr. Priyadarshana Dayarathne 4323214 0718456409 2160691

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Government Information PRAGATHI PRESS (PVT)LTD
Department
91, DR .N.M. PERERA MAWATHA, COLOMBO 08
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 0112695925/ 0113231999, FAX: 0112695925
MEDIA 2017 Email- aththa@sltnet.lk

ATHTHA Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Managing Director
Chief Editor Mr. Jinadasa Kankanamge 0112695925 0777786604 2695925

Deputy Editor Mr.A.G. Jayasena 0112695925 0713825000 2695925

Features Editor Mr.Saman Jayakody 0112695925 0773113432 2695925

Government Information Department RAVAYA PUBLISHERS GUARANTEE LTD.

GUIDE TO NO.83, PILIYANDALA ROAD, MAHARAGAMA.
GEN. NO: 2851672/3, 2842064 FAX: 2851814
MEDIA 2017 Email: ravaya@gmail.com
Name Telephone Fax
RAVAYA Office Mobile Residence
Chairman/ Consultant Editor Mr. M. K. Victor Ivan 2851672/3 0777394959 2851814
2842064
Editor in chief Mr. K.W. Janaranjana 2851672/3 0777304121 2851814
2842064
News Editor Mr. Lasantha Ruhunage 2851672/3 0773124856 2851814
2842064
Feature Editor Mr. K. Sanjeewa 2851672/3 0771251296 2851814
2842064
Feature Editor & sports Editor Mr. Tiran Kumara 2851672 /3 0773124857
Bangagamaarachchi 2842064

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Government Information RIVIRA MEDIA CORPORATION (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.742, MARADANA ROAD, COLOMBO -10.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 4708888, FAX: 4708865,4708800
Email: rivira@rivira.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
CEO Mr. Chula Ratwatte 4708877 0773115858 0812213939 0114708870
General Manager Mr. Mahinda Wijesundara 4708871 0777558891 2664825

RIVIRA (DAILY) EMAIL : rivira@rivira.lk

Chief Editor Mr. Sisira Paranathanthri 4708899 0773502932 2750875 4708863

Deputy Editor Mr. Chaminda Wariyagoda 4708886 0773831798 0812575370 4708865
News Editor Mr. Ramesh Warallegama 4708897 0773179873 4708865
Features Editor Ms. Pushpa Illanganthilake 4708886 0716344454 4708800
Photo Editor (Sunday & Daily Mr. Chathura Kodikara 4708815 0777766412 4708863
Rivira)

RIVIRA (SUNDAY RIVIRA) EMAIL : rivira@rivira.lk

Chief Editor Mr. Sisira Paranathanthri 4708899 0773502932 2750875 4708863

Associate Editor Mr. K. Nawarathna 4708806 0772928844 2609890 4708800
Deputy Editor Mr. Nayanaka Ranwella 4708801 0773831799 7312345 4708865
News Editor Mr. Tissa Ravindra 4708844 0773831795 4708863
Sports Editor Mr. Dammika Ratnaweera 4708804 0777591054 4708863
Features Editor Ms.Biyanka Nanayakkara 4708821 0768958453 4708863

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THE NATION (SUNDAY) EMAIL : news@nation.lk

Chief Editor Mr.Gamini Abeywardana 4708818 0773688906 4708860

News Editor Mr.Deepal Warnakulasuriya 4708866 0777514449 0714892647 4708860
Features Editor Ms. Sajitha Premathunga 4708850 4708860
Photo Editor Mr.Chandana Wijesinghe 4708836 0776346861 4708860
DIYANIYA EMAIL : rivira@rivira.lk gamini@rivira.lk
Editor Mr.Gamini Samarasinghe 4708831 0771081092 4708810
RIVIRISI
Associate Editor W.K.D. Nawarathna 4708806 0772928844 0112609890 4708800

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Government Information SATH HANDA MEDIA CORPORATION.
Department
53, STATION RD. DELKANDA, NUGEGODA.
GUIDE TO GEN.NO:0113320589, FAX: 0112817117
MEDIA 2017 Email: news@sathhanda.lk

SATH HANDA Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Chairman/CEO Mr. Hemantha Wickramasinghe 3320582 0718693379

Mr. Deepthi kumar Gunarathne 3320589 0773339496

Chief Editor
Associated Editor Mr. Prabhath Weerarathne 3320589 0714406892 2949857

News Editor Mr. Subhash Jayawardhane 3320589 0712520128

Features Editor Mr. Wimal Katepeaarachchi 3320589 0711626030
Business Editor Mr. Sanjaya Liyanage 3320589 0714532729
Photo Editor Mr. Ajith Senevirathne 3320589 0724711141
Periodical Editor Mr. Shantha Bandara Jayawardhane 3320589 0777356062

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Government Information UPALI NEWSPAPERS LTD.
Department NO.223, BLOEMENDHAL ROAD, COLOMBO 13.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2497500, FAX: 2438750
Email: divaina@unl.upali.lk , WEB: www.divaina.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman/ CEO Mr. Nimal W. W. Welgama 2344250 2447351

DIVAINA(DAILY)

Chief Editor Mr Anura Solaman 2433082/2497552 0718658563 2344253

Act. Editor Mr. Wasanatha Liyanage 0777761925
Chief news Editor Mr piyasena Dissanayake 2497553 0777773992 2344253
News Editors Mr. Hemantha Randunu 2448402 0777380454 2344253
Mr. Kushan Subasinghe 0773124512
Mr. Chathura Pamunuwa 0715265467
Deputy News Editors Mr Upali De Seram 2497500 0777750857 2344253
Business Editor Mr. Prabath Withana 2497557 0718141200 2344253
Sports Editor Mr. Asela Withana 2497557 0714517920 2344253
Features Editor Mr Anura Solaman 2497554 0718658563 2344253
Pictures Editor Mr Nishan S. Priyantha 2497500 0718557080 2344253

SUNDAY DIVAINA

Chief Editor Mr. Anura Solomons 2446853 0718658563 2344253/4

Editor Admin & Provincial 2497559 2344253/4
News Editor 2497553 2344253/4
Business Editor 2497557
Features Editor 2497554 2344253/4
Sport Editor 2497557 2344253/4

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THE ISLAND (DAILY)

Chief Editor Mr. Prabath Sahabandu 2497571/2497572 0777236168 2497543

News Editor Mr. Shamindra Fernando 2497572 0777718476 2497543
Business Editor 2497576 2497543
Sports Editor 2497576 2497543

SUNDAY ISLAND

Chief Editor Mr. Manik de Silva 2421599/2497577 0779826025 2497543

News Editor Mr. Suresh Perera 2497578 0722254610
Features Editor 2497572

OTHER PERIODICAL PAPERS

Chief Editor- Vidusara Mr. Kulasinghe 2497601 2331687

Chief Editor - Nawaliya Mr. Anura Coraises 2497585
Chief Editor - Sujaya Ms. Kokila 2497549/50

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Government Information WIJEYA NEWSPAPERS (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.08, HUNUPITIYA CROSS ROAD, COLOMBO 02.
GUIDE TO GEN : No : 2479479 FAX 2448323
Email: wnlgen@wijeya.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Ranjith S. Wijewardene 2479479 2449504

DAILY LANKADEEPA EMAIL : newslankadeepa@gmail.com

Chief Editor Mr. Siri Ranasinghe 2423920 0773113872 2314651

Associate Editors Ms. Indrani Peiris 2479210/2479220 0773596113 2438039
Mr. A.A Lionel Perera 2448321 0727571229 2438039
Associated Editor Ms. Chandrika Wijesundara 2479219 0714745658 2438039
Deputy Editors (Features) Mr. U. Hennayaka 2479237 0712296123 2479240
Provincial Editor Mr.W.G.Goonarathne 2479212 0772985053 2438039
Sports Editor Mr. Daminda Wijesuriya 2479213 0777891376 2438039
Features Editor Mr. Samantha Yahampath 2479219 0773597898 2438039
Pictures Editor Mr. Gamini Abeysekara 2479218

THE SUNDAY LANKADEEPA

Chief Editor Mr. Ariyananda Dombagahawatta 2347227 0777354770 2314886

Associate Editor Mr. Premakeerthi Ranathunga 2479232 0718259833
Deputy Editor Mr. P.B. Elangasingha 2479215 0777689762
Deputy Editor Mr. Prassanna Sanjeewa 2479233 0714807353
Thennakoon
Features Editor Mr. Shantha Kumara Withana 2479234

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 ADA E MAIL: adanewspaper@gmail.com
Chief Editor Mr. Kanchana Dasanayake 2479671 0750111416 2479668
News Editor Mr. Duminda Sanjeewa Balasooriya 2479671 0773576876 2479668
Business Editor Mr. Shamila Perera 2479670 0718313559 2479668
Sports Editor Mr.Dinesh Manthriwithana 2479671 0772963938 2479668
Features Editor Mr. Niroshan Preamaratna 2479671 0714167769 2479668
Ms.Dinithi Abhayawardhana 2479670 0750111421 2479668
Pictures Editor Mr. Saman Jayathilaka 2479670 0750111424 2479668

DAILY MIRROR

Consultant Editor Ms. Champika Liyanarachchi 2479302 2304545

Acting Editors Mr. Kesara Abeywardene 2479327 0773938072 2304545
News Editor Mr. Kelum Bandara 2479327 0773501073 2304545
Feature Editor Mr. Susitha Raju Fernando 2479335
Associated Editor Mr. Sunil Jayasiri 2479356
Business Editor Mr. Indika Sakalasooriya 2479355 0773570543 2304545
Sports Editor Mr. N.K. Channaka De Silva 2479307 0777637083 2304545
Features Editor Ms. Irushi Bulathsinhala 2479342 2304545
Pictures Editor Mr. Manoj Rathnayake 2479328 0772990855

THE SUNDAY TIMES EMAIL : editor@sundaytimes.lk

Chief Editor Mr.Sinha Ratnatunga 2331275 2423922

Consultant Editor Mr. Iqbal Athas 2479313 2423258
Deputy Editor ( News) Mr. Anthony David 2479310 0777308029 2423258
Business Editor Mr. Feizal Samath 2479339 0777728590 2423258
Deputy Editor (Sports) Mr. S.R. Pathiravithana 2479311 0724104413 2423258
Deputy Editor (Features) Ms. Renuka Sadanandan 2479312 0773012604 2423258
Pictures Editor Mr. Laksman Gunathilaka 2479323 0722976207 2423258
Fun day Times Editor Ms. Hiranthi Fernando 2479337 2423258
Web Editor Ms. Lanelle Hills 2479341
TV Time Editor Mr. Sanath Weerasooriya 2479317 2423258

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 DESHAYA deshayanews@gmail.com

Chief Editor Mr. R.A. Jayasinghe 2479390 0777396546 2479398

Chief Sub Editor Mr. Mohan Lal Piyadasa 4479397 0767033430 2782673 4479399
Features Editor Ms. Sanjeewika Samarathunga 4479392 0776136867 4479399
Chief Photographer Mr. Sumudu Hewapathirana 4479396 0776194666 2479399

OTHER PERIODICAL PAPERS

SIRIKATHA

Chief Editor Mr.B.Vidana Pathirana 2479235 0717980820 2314614

Deputy Editor Ms. Shiranee Gallalla 2479225 0714296111 2314614
WIJAYA

Chief Editor Mr.Piyal Udaya Samaraweera 2479228 0777556356 0412225907 2303282

Associate Editor Mr. Duminda Sanjeewa Balasooriya 2479224 0773576876 2842507 2303282
BINDU

Chief Editor Mr.Piyal Udaya Samaraweera 2479228 0777556356 0412225907 2303282

Associate Editor Mr.Dumainda Sanjeewa 2479224 0773576876 2842507 2303282
Balasooriya
GO

Chief Editor Mr. Kanchana Dissanayake 2479671 0750111416 2479668

Editor Mr. Malaka Weligodapola 2479667 0773588133 2479668
THARUNAYA

Chief Editor Mr.Kanchana Dissanayake 2479671 0750111416 2479668

WIJEYA BRAILLE (BRAILLE NEWS PAPER)

Chief Editor Mr. Duminda Sanjeewa 2479224 0773576876 2842507 2303282

Balasooriya

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VIJEY(TAMIL)

Deputy Editor Mr. Radly Harison 2479653 0773710291

LW MAGAZINE

Chief Editor Ms. Shehara Rajapakshe 2479632 2459730

HI MAGAZINE

Chief Editor Ms. ShyamaleeTudawe 2479427 4716229

PARIGANAKA /
EASSY GUIDE
Chief Editor Mr. Palitha Amarasooriya 2479660 0714943860 2479691
WEEKEND FT

Chief Editor Mr.Nisthar Cassim 2479786 0777726316 2447848

Deputy Editor Ms. Marianne David 2479784 2447848

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 Government Information Department
GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017

RADIO CHANNELS

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Government Information ASSEST RADIO BROADCASTING (PVT) LTD.
Department 105/ 3, 5TH LANE, COLOMBO 03
GUIDE TO GEN : 2375968, 5515433 OPERATION OFFICE 2507080/2507081
Email- feedback@nethfm.com / news@nethfm.com / mkt@nethfm.com
MEDIA 2017
NETH FM Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Nihal Senaviratne Epa 2375968 0777364057 2574274
CEO Mr. Asanga Jayasooriya 2375968 0773541555 2372972
Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Nishantha Dahanayaka 2375968 0773261114 2372972
SDGM (Channel Operation) Mr. Nisha Karunarathne 2507080 0773261113 2507079
Senior Manager (News) Mr. Udithamal Hemachandra 2507080 0773733187 2507079
Mr. Charith Suddathchari 0771248368
Manager ( News) Mr. Hemantha Kahawalage 2507080 0772356339 2507079

D GM (Programme) Mr. Chandima Darshanath 2507080 0773261118 2507079

Government Information ASIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION (PVT) LTD.

Department LEVEL 35 & 37, EAST TOWER, WORLD TRADE CENTER, ECHELON SQUARE
GUIDE TO COLOMBO 01.
GEN. NO: 2337555, 5360360 FAX: 4799793
MEDIA 2017 Email: hirunews@gmail.com
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
HIRUFM / SUN FM/ GOLD FM/ SHAA FM/ SOORIYAN FM
Chairman Mr. Raynor De Silva 4799700
CEO/ Director TV Mr. Dhammika B. Thennakoon 0777562695
Director News Mr. Sudewa Hettiarachchi 4799786 0777414842 2346875

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Government Information EAP BROADCASTING COMPANY LTD
Department NO.676, GALLE ROAD, COLOMBO 03.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 7534700, FAX:7534768,
MEDIA 2017
SHREE FM/ RANONE FM / Name Telephone Fax
E FM Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Jeewaka Edirisinghe 7534070 0777798698 7534104
Group CEO Mr. Mahen Perera 7534777 7534768
SHREE FM & RAN FM

Director (News) Mr. Nilantha Rajendra 2506660 0772749608 2506261

Manager ( News) / Sports Mr. Roshan Lakmal 2506660 0772794607 2506261
Editor
Assistant Director Mr. Chathura Wijerathne 0772425425
(Programme)
E FM

Director (Programme) Mr. Sameera Fernando 0770290564

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Government Information INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NETWORK LTD.
Department WICKREMASINGHAPURA, BATTARAMULLA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2774604/ 5557882 FAX: 555 7882
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
ITN FM / VASANTHAM FM EMAIL: news@lakhanda.lk

Chairman / CEO (Act.) Mr. Saman Athudahetti 2775494 2774591

CEO Mr. Chandana Thilakarathne 2774424 0728029009
General Manager Mr. A. Wijesinghe 2774595 2774595
Manager (News) Mr.Udam satharasinghe 2774605 0771244211 2895352 2774801

Assistant Manager (News) Mr.Vajira Perera 2774605 0714863090 2774801

News Editor Mr. Chandana kumara 2774605 0714179657 2774801
VASANTHAM FM

Manager (Programmes) Mr. M. Kulendran 2775110

Act.) 2775001
3560777

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Government Information JAYASRI RADIO
Department NO.157/40,GODAPARAGAHAWATTA, HONNANTHARA NORTH, PILIYANDALA
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2701802 FAX: 2601144
EMAIL: jayasriradio@gmail.com WEB: jayasriradio.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
JAYASRI WEB RADIO

Chairman Mr. Sri Nimal Padmakumara 2701802 0717304477 2700900 2601144

0777304477
News Editor Mr. Nirudha Asanka 2701802 0777824610 4343211 2601144

Government Information LANKA TELEVISION NETWORK (PVT) LTD.

Department NO.22B, PEPILIYANA ROAD, GANGODAWILA, NUGGODA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2814941, FAX: 2814944
Email: info@vfm.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
V FM Office Mobile Residence
Chairman
CEO Mr. Claud Gurubewilla 2814941 0717274111 2814944
Director (News) Ms. Malki Perera 2814942 0714571782 2814784
News Editor Mr. Nandana Kumara 2814942 0714571764 2814784
News Editor Ms. Nadeeka Maduwanthi 2814942 0711079718 2814784
Gunarathne

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Government Information LAK VIEW BROADCASTING CO (PVT) LTD.
Department 965, BULUGAHA JUNCTION, WEDAMULLA, KELANIYA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 7920930/32, FAX: 7920935,
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
LAK FM info@lakfmradio.com

Chairperson Ms. A.P.J.Edirisinghe 7920930 7920935

CEO Mr. Nalaka Sanath Kumara 7920930 0718372372 7920935
General Manager Mr. Kularuwan Kusumtilaka 7920930 0718782782 7920935
Head of the News Division Mr. Buddhi Gunasekara 7920930 0777822630
Manager (News) Ms Nayani Erangi 7920930 0714811975 7920935

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Government Information MBC NETWORKS (PVT) LTD.
Department MTV/MBC BROADCASTING STATION, 36, ARALIYA UYANA, DEPANAMA, PANNIPITIYA
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2851371-2, FAX: 2851373,
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
SIRASA FM/ SHAKTHI FM/ YES FM/ Y FM

Director station Mr. Ashoka Dias 2840270

4304106
Channel Head, Sirasa FM Mr. Kingsly Rathnayake 2840276 2838392
Channel Head, Shakthi FM Mr B. Kandeban 4306660 2851373

Channel Head,YES FM Mr. Raymond Boyd 2840277 2848895

Manager , Y FM Mr. Chamika Roshan Liyanage 2851371 2851373

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Government Information POWER HOUSE (PVT) LTD.
Department NO. 320, DEUTSCHE HOUSE T.B. JAYAH MAWATHA, COLOMBO 10
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5300 700, 2 680438 FAX: 2680439
EMAIL : direct@derana.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
DERANA FM- Direct@ derana.lk

Chairman Mr. Dilith Jayaweera 5300700

Deputy Chairman Mr. Laksiri Wickramage 5300700 0777590605 2680439
CEO Mr. Madawa Madawala 5300700 0777802274 2680439
Director(News) Mr.Shehan Baranage 5300700 0773580453 2680417
Manager(programme) Mr.Bandara Wijerathne 5300800 0773999894
Manager(News) Mr.Thushara Saputhantri 5300800 0772841077
Mr. Waruna Liyanage 5300800 0772841075

Government Information RANGIRI SRI LANKA MEDIA NETWORK.

Department GOLDEN TEMPLE, DAMBULLA
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 066 2283605, FAX:066 2283603,
EMAIL: rangirinews@gmail.com WEB: www.rangiri.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
RANGIRI FM

Chairman & D.G Most Ven. Inamaluwe Sri Sumangala 066 2283606/9 0712212161 0662283605 0662283604
Thero
Manager (News) Mr. Bradman Jayaweera 066 3660111 0715361344 0766917270 0662283603
Program Manager Mr. Anuradha Rohana Kapukotuwa 0662283606 0716861796 0815614271 0662283603

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Government Information SKY MEDIA NETWORK (PVT)LTD
Department NO; 136B, STANLEY THILAKARATNE MAWATHA, NUGEGODA
GUIDE TO GEN.NO; 4688111 FAX4688155
E-MAIL- director@news24.lk
MEDIA 2017
SITHA FM/ RED FM/ TAMIL FM Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Niranga Hettiarachchi 4688111 0727743020 4688155
Executive Director Mr. Sanka Mederipitiya 4688111 0777316360 4688155
CEO Mr. Prasanna Jayasundara 4688111 0773883884 4688155
Channel Head Sitha FM Mr. Vasantha Karunarathne 4688111 0718262700 4688155
Channel Head Red FM Mr. Thoshan Ediriweera 4688111 0773830383 4688155
Channel Head - Tamil FM Mr. Paraneethan Murugesu 4688111 0711340811 4688155
Director News Mr. Priyantha Pradeep Ranasinghe 4688111 0773124550 4688155
News Head Sitha FM Mr. Sidath Mendis 4688111 0773882153 4688155
News Head Red FM Mr. Gihan Nicholas 4688111 0716258626 4688155
News Head Tamil FM Mr. Lennin Raj 4688111 0776200506 4688155

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Government Information SRI LANKA BROADCASTING CORPORATION.
Department TORRIGNTON SQUARE, COLOMBO 07.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2697491-5, FAX:2691568
EMAIL: chairman@slbc.lk WEB : www.slbc.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
SLBC

Chairman Mr. Nanda Muruththettuwegama 2696417 0777668994 2695488

Director General Mr. Erananda Hettiarachchi 2695248 0718131006 0777701508 2697150
Director (News)(Act.) Mr. Ajith Jayasinghe 2698577 0714165157 2698576
Chief Editor (Acting) Mr. Hemantha Hettige 2691972 0712761732 2698576
2696128
Chief Reporter (Acting) Mr. Sarath Somawardana 2691972 0712761727 2698576
2696128

REGIONAL SERVICES
Director (Regional service & Mr. Naleen Herath 0112692499 0772518659 0112692499
Marketing Promotions)
Assistant Director- Rajarata Mr. Sunil Bandaranayake 0252222796 076-9425050 025-
Sewaya 2222787
Controller-Kandurata Sewaya Mr.Sarath Ilangahthilaka 0812205553 0779270212 0812234871
Assistant Director- - Ruhunu Mr. D. Ihalagama 0412223737 0715277383 0412223736
Sewaya (Act.)
Controller- Wayamba Sewaya Ms. Kumari Gunaratne 0372228583 0715132167 0372228583
Controller- firei FM Mr. Abdul Kayam 0672279330 0777381289 0672279331
Controller- Dambana Sewaya Mr. Arunasiri Jayawickrama 0272254491 0728278126

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Government Information TELESHAN NETWORK (PVT) LTD.
Department NO. 9D, TOWER BUILDING STATION ROAD , COLOMBO- 04
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2501681, FAX: 2501683,
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
ISIRA RADIO tnlnews@gmail.com

Chairman Mr. Shan wickramasinghe 2706124 0722256387 2501683

Director Current Affairs (News) Ms. Ishini Wickramasinghe Perera 2501681 2501683
Manager Mr. Chamika Janakantha 2501681 0777840925 2706125

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Government Information TNL RADIO NETWORK (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.52, 5TH, LANE , COLOMBO- 03
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 7777555, FAX:2372993
EMAIL: Info@tnlradio.com news@tnlradio.com
MEDIA 2017 rhythmfmnews@gmail.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
TNL RADIO/ LITE FM/ RHYTHM FM

Chairman Mr. Niraj Wickramasinghe 7777555 2372993

News manager (Sinhala) Mr.Ruwan Samarasinghe 7777563 0777700053 2372993
Asst. Manager (News) Mr. Rangana Fernando 7777563 0773752992 2372993
Senior Editor Mr. Amal Niroshitha Almeda 7777563 0711394608 2372993
News manager (English) Ms. Tamara Rebeira 7777561 0774309483 2372993
News & Sports editor Mr. Hazari mohamed 7777561 0777590908 2372993
Rhythm Fm programme Mr.Chamila Lokunarangoda 7777582 0772906579 2372993
manager
Lite Fm programme Director Mr.Danu Innasithamby 7777560 0773850993 2372993
TNL Radio programme Mr. Dino Corera 7777587 0773864478 2372993
manager

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Government Information VOICE OF ASIA NETWORK (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.117/10,HUNUPITIYA LAKE ROAD,COLOMBO- 02
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2303000,FAX: 0112304386
EMAIL: siyatha.news@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
SIYATHA FM/ VETTRI FM/ REAL RADIO

SIYATHA FM
Chairman Mr. Roshantha Kariyapperuma 2303000 0716768768 2304386
Director Mr. Prasanna Jayaneththi 2303000 0716824460 2304386
Manager News Mr. Indunil Pathiraja 2303000 0712781774 2304386
News Editor (Executive) Mrs. Nayomi Karunasinghe 2303000 0715363715 2304386

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 Government Information Department
GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017

TV CHANNELS

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Government Information ART Television Broadcasting Company (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.451, NEW NUGE ROAD,PELIYAGODA,
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 0115394300 FAX: 2906758
EMAIL: corporate@arttvlk.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
ART TV

Chairman Mr. I.W. Senanayake 5394205 2910469

CEO Ms. Annika Senanayake 5394303 2906758
News Manager Mr. Nilantha Kankanamge 5394307 0773148649 5351621
Production Manager Mr .Kosala Kandage 5394306 2906758

Government Information ASIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION (PVT) LTD

Department LEVEL 35 & 37, EAST TOWER,WORLD TRADE CENTRE
GUIDE TO ECHELON SQUARE, COLOMBO 01
GEN: No : 2337555, 53 60 360 FAX 4799793
MEDIA 2017 Email: hirunews@gmail.com
HIRU TV Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence

Chairman/Managing Director Mr. Raynor Silva 4799700 2346870

CEO/ Director TV Mr. Dhammika B. Thennakoon 5360360 0777562695 2444559
Director News Mr. Sudewa Hettiarachchi 4799786 0777414842 2346875
Deputy Director (News) Mr. Upendra Herath 4799724 0777422348 2346875
Manager (News) Mr. Malinda Thirimanna 4799724 0771026485 2346875
Mr. Nayana Kaluarachchi 4799724 0770346904
Manager (Sports) Mr. Saranga Pathirana 4799724 0780371676 2346875

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Government Information CARLTON SPORTS NETWORK (PVT) LTD.
Department NO.236/1, DENZIL KOBBAKADUWA MAWATHA , BATTARAMULLA
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2879500,2879600 FAX: 2879599, 2879129
EMAIL: office@csntv.lk WEB: www.csn.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
CSN

Chairman Mr. Rohan Welivita 2879500 0774054198 2879129

CEO/ Chief Operating Officer Mr. Kasun Maduwage 2879500 0777220003 2819129
Manager (News) Mr. Ishara Devendra 2879127 0784578570

Government Information EAP BROADCASTING COMPANY LTD.

Department NO.676, GALLE ROAD, COLOMBO -03 ,
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2599650 FAX:2503818
WEB: www.swarnavahini.lk
MEDIA 2017 Liveat8news@yahoo.com

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
EBC NETWORK - SWARNAVAHINI

Chairman Mr Mano Tittawella 7534080/81 0777998866 0777998866 7534127

CEO Mr. Mahen Perera
Director Operations Mr Dylan Samuel 2503818 0770020109 0770020109 2503788
Head of News Mr Chaminda Karunarathne 2599764 0770020122 2925707 2507417
Senior News Editor Mr Shirly Upul Kumara 2599764 0770020125 0342281398 2507417
Manager (Programme) Mr Kavinda Suren 2503818 0771928739 0771928739 2503788
Sports Editor Mr Manjula Basnayaka 2507418 0777530293 0777530293 2507417

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Government Information INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NETWORK LTD.
Department WICKREMASINGHAPURA, BATTARAMULLA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2774424,2773289, 2774725FAX: 2774594
EMAIL: itnadm@itn.lk WEB: www.itn.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
ITN

Chairman/CEO (Act.) Mr. Saman Athaudahetti 2775494 2774591

Working Director Mr.Dhanushka Ramanayake 2073088 0772919740 2796555
General Manager Mr. W.P.A.M Wijesinghe 2774595 0777273462 2488684 2774595

General Manager (covering) Mrs.Sanjivani Epa 2774594 0777273455 2774594

Consultant & Deputy General Mr.L.H. Mawalage 4403975 0766803008 2774421
Manager (News & Current
Affairs)
Manager (News) Mrs.G.N.S. Perera 5630391 0777273495 2935981
News Editor Mrs. A.P. Hettiarachchi 2796445 0766913853 0714300652
Consultant (Programmes) Eng. Stanley Hettiarachchi 2774420 0776663399 2797677
Vasantham TV
Manager(Programmes) Mr. M. Kulendran 2797016 0773651488 2797001

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Government Information MTV/MBC CHANNELS (PVT) LTD.
Department
SIRASA TV/ SHAKTHI TV/ MTV SPORTS
GUIDE TO BROADCASTING STATION NO. 45/3, BRAYBROOKE STREET, COLOMBO- 02.
MEDIA 2017 GEN. NO: 5340111-5, FAX: 5340116-7,

MTV/MBC Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Group Director Mrs. Nedra Weerasinghe 5340111-5 0773487330 4792750
4792700 4792733
Channel Head Mr. Chandana Sooriyabandara 4792700

NEWS 1st
Group Director Mr. Shevan Daniel 4792700
Channel Head Mr. Suranga Senanayake 4792700
Director News Mr. Gayan Sampath 4792700 0778104450 4792733
Mr. Roshan Watawala 4792700 0773647023
Sirasa TV News Manager Mr. Rinaz Mohomed 4792700 0770725999 4792733
News Editor Mr. Randika Hettiarachchi 4792700 0773124823 4792733

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Government Information POWER HOUSE LTD
Department
NO: 320,DEUTSCHE HOUSE, T.B. JAYAH MAWATHA, COLOMBO 10
GUIDE TO GEN: T.P. NO: 5300700, 2680438,
MEDIA 2017 FAX: 2680439
direct@derana.lk
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
DERANA TV

Chairman Mr.Dilith Jayaweera 5300700 0777802067 2680439

Deputy Chairman Mr.Laksiri Wickramage 5300700 0777590605 2680439
CEO Mr.Madawa Madawala 5300700 0777802274 2680439
Managing Director Mrs. Waruni Amunugama 5300700 0719802068 2680439
Director( News ) Mr. Shehan Baranage 5300700 0773580453 2680417
Senior Managers (News) Mrs. Wasanthi Nanayakkara 5300700 0773951530 2680417
K.C. Saranga
News Managers Mr. Yuwaraj Athukorala 5300700 0772614860 2680417
Mr. Darshana Eranga 0772092437
Mr. Kasun Sapumal 0777557726
News Manager (English) Ms. Indeewari Amuwaththe 5300700
Director Program Ms. Sharmila Dharmarasa 5300700 0722841066 2680439
Asst. Manager (Sports) Mr. Rangana Senevirathna 5300700 0773580455 2680417

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Government Information
Department RANGIRI SRI LANKA
GUIDE TO GOLDEN TEMPLE- DAMBULLA.
Tele: 066-2283605, 066-2283603
MEDIA 2017
RANGIRI SRI LANKA Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman & Director Most Ven. 06622836069 0712212161 0662283605 0662283603
Genaral Inamaluwe Sri
Sumangala Thero
Managing Detector 0662283603
Manager (News) Mr. Bradman 066-3660111 0715361344 077-4682499 0662283603
Jayaweera

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Government Information SRI LANKA RUPAVAHINI CORPORATION.
Department
P.O BOX 2204, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, COLOMBO- 07.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2501050-3/ 599506-9 FAX NO :2580929
MEDIA 2017 EMAIL: rupavahini@yahoo.com WEB : www.rupavahini.lk

RUPAVAHINI/ NETHRA / NTV Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence

Chairman Mr.Ravi Jayawardana 2587352 0777845846 2864716 2580131

Director General Mr. Prof. M.Sunil Shantha 2587722 0714468755 2781225 2580929
Director General Programmes) Mr. Wimalarathna Adikari 2501056 0773419303 2851959 2501056
Director (News & Current 2501059 0777304203 2775000 2580134
Affairs) Mr. Shirley Anil De Silva
Deputy Director Mr. Sisira Wijesinghe 2580132 0718154868 2580134
(News & current affairs)
Deputy Director Mr. U.L Yakoob 2580132 0777303633 2580134
(News & current affairs)
Assistant Director Ms. Wimukthika Kariyawasam 2580132 0772352206 2580134
( News)
Assistant Director Mr. Prasad Dodangoda 2580132 0773124290 2580134
(English News)
Head of Division (Programme) Mr. Wimalarathna Adikari 2501056 0773419303 0112851959 2501056

Duty Editor Mr. Sumith Perera 2580132 0727500657 2580134

Duty Editor Mr. Saman Wijesekara 2580132 0773124496 2580134

Duty Editor Mr. Chaminda Gunarathna 2580132 0773149075 2580134

Duty Editor Ms. Nimali Makumbura 2580132 0718355459 2580134

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Duty Editor Mr. Dayan Nidarshana 2580132 0772632626 2580134

News Editor Mr. Arosha Samaradiwakara 2580132 0772932214 2580134

Director( Sport) Mr. Palitha Senarath Yapa 2354642 0777861737 2773490 2352720

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Government Information S.T.N LANKA
Department
NO 90/21, S. MAHINDA HIMI MAWATHA ,COLOMBO 10
GUIDE TO GEN NO: 269 3999, 717937880
MEDIA 2017 FAX : 0719377480

SRI TV Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence

Chairman Mr. Thusara Kurera 0717937881 07140141907 0312228756 0719377480

CEO Mr. S.T. Ramanayake 0773021072 2875173
Managing Director Ms. Krishanthi Fernando 0717937882 0711887888 0312228753 0719377480

Director (News) Mr. Ushantha Warnakumara 0711887893 0716850707 5787338 0719377480

Manager (News) Mr. Ranga Dinesh 0717937896 2729178
News Editor Ms. Subashini Gunathilaka 0717937890

Director (Programme) Mr. Sujith Rajapaksha 071887898 0771866809

Government Information
Department SMART NETWORK PVT LTD
GUIDE TO 317/1/1, K.B. CHRISTY PERERA MW, COLOMBO-13
GEN. NO: 01133144210, FAX 0112324201
MEDIA 2017 Email- sanjay@lankasri.com
LANKA SRI Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Managing Director Mr. Mayooran Navaratnasamy 33144210 0777555661 2324201
Manager (News) Mr. Baskaran Mahamani 33144210 0777607644 2324201

Director(programme) Mr. Shiraj Mohamed 33144210 0768246253 2324201

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Government Information TELESHAN NETWORK (PVT) LTD.
Department NO. 9D, TOWER BUILDING,25, STATION ROAD , COLOMBO- 04
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2706124, 2596241, FAX:2706125,2501683,
EMAIL: tnltvr@slt.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
TNL TV

Chairman Mr. Shan Wickramasinghe 2706124 0722256387 2706125

Director (News Ms.Ishini Wicakramasinghe Perera 2501681 0773085739 2501683
News Editor Mr.Teran Karannagoda 7206111 0773523779 2501683

Government Information VOICE OF ASIA NETWORK (PVT) LTD.

Department NO.117/10,HUNUPITIYA LAKE ROAD,COLOMBO- 02
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2303000,
WEB: www.siyatha.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
SIYATHA TV

Chairman Mr. Roshantha Kariyapperuma 2303000 0710132132 2307500

CEO Mr. Ajaz Shafeek 2303000 0717760460 2307500
Manager News Mr. Udayashan Idamegedara 2303000 0716844486 2307500

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Government Information YOUNG ASIA TELEVISION.
Department NO.713, WIJESINGHA MAWATHA, PELAWATTE, BATTARAMULLA
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5419100 FAX: 5419299
EMAIL: info@youngasia.tv WEB: www. Youngasia.tv
MEDIA 2017
YATV Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman/ CEO Mr. Hilmy Ahamed 5419222 0777312421 5419299
Director Editorial Ms. Sinma Ahamed 5419270 0777736776 5419299
Director Production Mr. Tyrone Abeygunawardana 5419106 0777321617 5419299
Program Manager Ms. Maheshi Gunawardena 5419277 0773023345 5419299

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GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017

MEDIA
ORGANIZATIONS

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Government Information CINEMA MEDIA FOUNDATION.
Department NO.64/1/1, BARNES PLACE , COLOMBO- 07
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2678278 FAX: 2678278
EMAIL: cinemamediafoundation@yahoo.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr. Harsha B. Abeyakoon 2470822 0773063554 2470822
Conveyor Mr. Marshad Barry 0773850441
Secretary Mr. Rathnasri Pathirana 2429251 0773130161 2429240
Treasurer Mr. Gamini Malavanagama 0776852912
National Organizer Mr. Pushpakumara Samarawickrema 0773089501

Government Information NATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION.

Department NO.293,1STFLOOR, WARD PLACE , COLOMBO- 08
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2689538 FAX: 2678278
EMAIL: harshamediasecretery@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr. KapilaPrasanna 2503818 0714814759 2503818
Secretary Mr.Harsha B. Abeyakoon 2470822 0773063554 2470822
Treasurer Ms. Cristine Hettiarachchi 0777828970
National Organizer Mr. Suranimala Perera 0714884544

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Government Information GOVERNMENT MEDIA SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION.
Department NO.7A, REID AVENUE , COLOMBO- 07
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2689538 FAX: 2678278
EMAIL: harshamediasecretery@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr.M.H. Iqbal 2542938 0774313171
Secretary Mr.Harsha B. Abeyakoon 2470822 0773063554 2470822
Treasurer Mr. Aruna Rathnayaka 0771816715
National Organizer Mr. Nipun Ekanayake 0773446111

Government Information PHOTO JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA.

Department NO.91, KIRULA ROAD , COLOMBO- 05
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2497547 FAX: 2344253
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr. Sanka Vidanagama 0772613092
Secretary Mr.Romesh Dhanushka Silva 0772963945
Treasurer Mr. Saman Jayathilaka 0750111424
Adviser Mr. Gamini Abeyasekara 2479218 0772655267 2344253

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Government Information SRI LANKA WORKING JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION.
Department NO.276/3, PRADEEPA MAWATHA , MALIGAWATTE, COLOMBO- 10
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2335422 FAX: 2335422
EMAIL: koththigoda@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President (Acting) Mr.Lasantha Ruhunuge 2851672-3 0773124856 2751814
Secretary Mr. Duminda Sampath 2429287 0773181731 2429329
Treasurer Mr.T. Nadaraza 0779776976
National Organizer Mr.Kumar Alagiyawanna 0717893558

Government Information SRI LANKA MUSLIM MEDIA FORUM (SLMMF)

Department KG 07, ALVITIGALA FLATS, NARAHENPITA, COLOMBO 08
GUIDE TO GEN. NO:2674006 FAX: 7393883
EMAIL: muslimmediaforum@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr.N.M. Ameen 0772612288
Secretary Mr.Rifthi Ali 0773630668
Treasurer Mr. H. M. Faiz 0777274900
National Organizer Mr. Irshad A. Cadar

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Government Information EDITORS GUILD OF SRI LANKA
Department NO.96, KIRULA ROAD, COLOMBO- 05.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: info@slpi.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr. Manik De Silva 2497500 0779826025 2497543
Secretary Mr.Meril Perera 7322750 2448205

Government Information FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA

Department NO.27th FLOOR, EAST TOWER, WORLD TRADE CENTER, COLOMBO -01.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2375903 FAX: 2375909
fcasrilankasec@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr.Shiar Aneez 0773763577
Secretary Mr.Azaam Ameen 0773982699

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Government Information SRI LANKA COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM
Department NO.96 KIRULA ROAD, COLOMBO -05.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5353635 FAX: 5335500
EMAIL: aanjanee@slcj.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Director Ms. Aanjanee Senaviratne 5353635 0777887933 5335500

Government Information SRI LANKA WOMEN JOURNALIST NETWORK

Department NO.198, UDA, HOUSING COMPLEX, MADIWELA, KOTTE.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: seetharanjanee@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Convener Ms.Seetha Ranjanee 0777312460
Secretary Ms.Thewa Gowry 0777703996

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Government Information FREE MEDIA MOVEMENT
Department S/CO, SLPI, NO.96 KIRULA ROAD, COLOMBO -05.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5353635 FAX: 2573279
EMAIL: fmmsrilanka@gmail.com WEB: www.freemediasrilanka.worldpress.org
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Convener Ms.Seetha Ranjanee 0777312460
Secretary Mr. C.Dodawaththa 0777270063
Treasurer Mr. T.Muzammil 0773741026

Government Information SOUTH ASIAN FREE MEDIA ASSOCATION (SAFMA)

Department 857V, 2ND LNE, PAHALAWELA ROAD, PALAWATTA, BATTARAMULLA.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: lfbgunasekara@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr. Lakshman Gunasekara 0777305764 2684557
Cordinator Mr. Thaha Muzammil 0773741026 2684557
Treasurer Mr. Roshan Wijethunga 0777362121
National Organizer Mr. N.M. Ameen 0772612288

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Government Information SRI LANKA PRESS INSTITUTE
Department NO.96 KIRULA ROAD, COLOMBO -05.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5353635 FAX:5335500
EMAIL: info@slpi.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Siva Kumar Nadesan 5353635 5335500

Government Information SRI LANKA ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS FORUM

Department NO.434/1, SRI JAYAWARDANAPURA.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5234384 FAX:0719378668
EMAIL: ejournalists@mail.com, afejchairman@yahoo.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Senior Instructor Mr. Dharman Wickramaratne 5234384 3108667
Program Officer Mr. Cicero Weerahannadi 3108667 0722435733 0719378668
Communication Associate Mr.Kelum Ratnayake 3108667 0712518039 3108667

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Government Information PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA
Department NO.96 KIRULA ROAD, COLOMBO -05.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 5353635 FAX:5335500
EMAIL: srockwood@pccsl.lk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
CEO Mr. Sukumar Kumar Rockwood 5353635 0777304092 5335500
Complains and Promotion Mr. Kamal Liyanaarachchi 5353635 0773112536 5335500
Officer
Complains Officer Mr. Ameen Hussain 5353635 0777397923 5335500

Government Information SRI LANKA PRESS COUNCIL

Department NO.155/15, CASTLE STREET, BORELLA, COLOMBO -08.
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2693271 FAX:2693271
slpresscouncil@yahoo.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chairman Mr. Koggala Wellala Bandula 2693276 0773034511 2693271
Press Commissioner Mr. Niroshana Thambawita (Act.) 2693274 0714413371 2693271

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Government Information SRI LANKA PRESS ASSOCIATION
Department 368/6, BauddhalokaMawatha, Sarana Road, Colombo 7
GUIDE TO EMAIL: slpa@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
President Mr.Upali Arambewela 0776708144
Secretary General Mr. Upul Janaka Jayasinghe 0773112576
Treasures Mr. Pathum Paskuwel 0715348670
National Secretary Mr. Duminda Guruge 0777304068
Foreign Secretary Mr. Kurulu Kariyakarawana 0773060629

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GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017

FOREIGN MEDIA

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Government Information AGENCY FRANCE PRESS (AFP)
Department NO.100, BARNES PLACE, COLOMBO- 07.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: colombo@afp.com WEB: www.afp.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau Chief Mr. Amal Jayasinghe 2694384 0722242055 2694385

Government Information ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP)

Department LEVEL 5 ACCESS TOWER, 278, UNION PLACE COLOMBO- 02
GUIDE TO GEN. NO: 2304940.
WEB: www.ap.org
MEDIA 2017 bmallawarachi@ap.org
kfrancis@ap.org

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Chief Correspondent Mr. Krishan Francis 2304940-2 0773012120 2304944

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Government Information THE HINDU
Department
5-1/1, QUEENS TERRACE , COLOMBO-03
GUIDE TO GEN : / FAX -2582494
MEDIA 2017 EMAIL : meera.srinivasan@thehindu.co.in

Name Telephone Fax

Office Mobile Residence
Correspondent Ms. Meera Srinivasan 0714712399 2582494

Government Information AL JAZEERA MEDIA NET WORK

Department
87, PEPILIYANA ROAD, NUGEGODA.
GUIDE TO E-MAIL : fernandezm@aljazeera.net
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Correspondent Ms. Minelle Fernandez 0775469021

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Government Information ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION NEWS
Department 8 1/3, ISIPATHANA MAWATHA, COLOMBO- 05
GUIDE TO FAX. NO: 2593189. EMAIL: jayaptn@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Special Correspondent Mr. Jayampathi Palipane 0777888810 2593189

Government Information CNN

Department JASMIN COURT, 27, WIJERAMA ROAD, UDAHAMULLA, NUGEGODA.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: athas@sltnet.lk WEB: cnn.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Correspondent Mr. A. Iqbal Athas 2803923 0777562222 2801196

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Government Information THOMSON REUTERS
Department LEVEL 8, EACHELON SQUARE, WTC, EAST TOWER, COLOMBO 01.
GUIDE TO EMAIL: colombonewsroom@thomsonreuters.com
WEB: www.reuters.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Chief Correspondent Mr. Shihar Aneez 2325540-4 0773763577 2325545

Government Information BLOOMBERG NEWS

Department LEVEL 26, EAST TOWER, WORLD TRADE CENTRE, COLOMBO- 01
GUIDE TO GEN NO: 7444516 FAX: 7444517
EMAIL: lknews@bloomberg.net
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau Chief Ms. Anusha Ondaatjie 7444516 0773500313 5373151

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Government Information BBC NEWS
Department 10A, CAMBRIDGE TERRACE, COLOMBO- 07
GUIDE TO EMAIL: charles.haviland@bbc.co.uk
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau Chief Mr. Charles Haviland 0777270105

Government Information ALL INDIA RADIO

Department 48/1B, SIRIPA ROAD, COLOMBO 05.
GUIDE TO WEB: www.newsonair.com
E-MAIL : rnucolombo@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Special Correspondent Mr. Santosh Kumar 0772444024 2559448

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Government Information CHINA RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Department 47,SKELTON GARDENS, CHINA CONFUCIUS CENTER, COLOMBO- 05
GUIDE TO madushancri@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Special Correspondent Mr.K.S.T. Madushan Kularathna 2589747 0714925151 2589747

Government Information EAST WEST BROADCAST LTD-DEEPAM TV

Department 82/2, NEW CHETTY STREET, COLOMBO- 03
GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau Chief Mr. A. Nixon 2394545 0777394416 2394546

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Government Information JAPAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (NHK)
Department 16/A, NIKAPE AVENUE, NEDIMALA, DEHIWALA
GUIDE TO E-MAIL : paninidk1222@gmail.com , mediatrav@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Coordinator Mr. P. Dushmantha Kudavidanage 2737207 0712768616 2737207

Government Information LANKA PRESS NEWS AGENCY

Department 1116/F8, 3RD LANE WICKREMASINGHEPURA, BATTARAMULLA
GUIDE TO E-MAIL : chulaba@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Editor in Chief Mr. B.A.C. Srilal 2774026 0777314380 0770250795
2773904

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Government Information MEDIA FOR DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE WORLD WIDE
Department A 15 3/2, MANNING TOWN H S, COLOMBO -08
GUIDE TO WEB: www.mdp.ww.org
jayanthimendis@yahoo.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau Chief Ms. Jayanthi Mendis 4267324 0724402926 2682254
2682254 0784754711

Government Information XINHUA NEWS AGENCY

Department 40/5, LONGDON PLACE, COLOMBO -07
GUIDE TO Email: xhcolombo@yahoo.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Bureau chief Mr. Huang Haimin 2596184 2596184

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Government Information LANKAPUVATH
Department 166/3/1, HAVELOCK ROAD, COLOMBO -05
GUIDE TO GEN NO: 2585927-9 FAX: 2585930
EMAIL: office@lankapuwath.net
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
CEO Mr. L.V. De Silva 2585927 2585930
Editor in Chief Mr. K. Dulmacharuni 2585927/8 0777720209 2585930

Government Information BBC NEWS/ SINGHALA SERVICE

Department 41/2, WIJITHA ROAD, NADIMALA, DEHIWALA.
GUIDE TO azzam7@gmail.com
MEDIA 2017
Name Telephone Fax
Office Mobile Residence
Correspondent Mr. Azam Ameen 2699595 0773982699 2699595

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Government Information
Department
DISTRICT MEDIA OFFICERS
GUIDE TO
MEDIA 2017
NAME OF THE INFORMATION Telephone Fax
DISTRICT OFFICER Office Mobile Residence
AMPARA 0632222868
ANURADHAPURA Mr. Y.G.S.I. Bandara 0252222235 0777748620/0714893132 0252222235
BADULLA Mr. S. Sriyannda 0552229722 0718488721/0771380499 0552229722
Mr. S.Herath 0718158593
BATTICALOA Mr.V.Jeewanandan 0652225769 0774460777 0652222435
Mr. L. Thevatharan 0773112601
COLOMBO
GALLE Mr.S.M.H .Gamage 0912246124 0716665613/0712663274 0912246124
GAMPAHA Ms. Priyani Madampe 0332221914 0716883351 0332222900
HAMBANTOTA Mr. Janaka Prasad 0472256366 0714496372/0777902840 0472256247
JAFFNA Ms. S. Prashanthi 0212222775 0758410135/0777448643 0212222355
KALUTARA Mr. W.M. Shanthapriya 0342221502 0773263383 0342222635
KANDY Mr.Thanuja Abeyasekara 0812200149 0714410260 0812200149
KEGALLE Mr. L.P. Thilakarathne 0352231727 0772603545 0352231727
KURUNAGALA Ms. Amitha Kumari 0372221650 0724664087 0372222134
MATALE Mr. Nisantha Karunaratne 0662233501 0715907383 0662233501
MATARA Mr.Thusara Indika 0412229617 0714413423 0412222234
MONARAGALA 0552277051 0552276025
NUWARELIYA Mr. P. Rathnayaka 0723484116 0522222610
POLONNARUWA Mr. M.P.G.W .Kasturiarachchi 0728213059 0272225467 0272225578
PUTTALAM Ms. H. Sriyani Jayamaha 0322265477 0724954066 0322265239
RATNAPURA Mr. W.A.D.K.S Kumara 0452224657 0452225484
K Marasingha 0775455138
TRINCOMALEE Mr. S.M. Raseen 0262222233 0778926338 026222033/026224178
VAVUNIYA Mr. Chaminda Upali 0242225484 0776245508/0717058181 0242225484

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Advised by : Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya, Director General of Government Information

Concept : Mr. Hilmy Mohamed, Director of Government Information Department

Compiled By : Ms. Rasika Udagama

Published By : Publicity Division, Government Information Department

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Printed By- Department Of Government Printing

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