Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Sri Lanka
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Country facts
Sri Lanka at a glance
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
Approximately 21.8 million
Official languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee
Region
Asia
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Internet domain
.lk
Calling code
+94
Why this country matters
Why Sri Lanka matters in the news
Sri Lanka, with Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte as a key national reference point, is part of the Asia news region, where coverage often connects to trade, technology, security, infrastructure, climate pressure, demographic change, diplomacy, and regional economic integration. Its population is listed as approximately 21.8 million, and news in Sri Lanka is commonly read through Sinhala, Tamil sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 8 listed sources across TV News, Business, Newspaper.
AsiaSinhala, TamilCurrency: Sri Lankan rupee
Country overview
Sri Lanka news and media context
Asia. 8 listed outlets across TV News, Business, Newspaper.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Sri Lankan rupee.
Geographic context
Regional links with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Sinhala, Tamil.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 5TV News: 2Business: 1
Sri Lanka Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Ada Derana
TV and digital breaking news
Best public broadcaster
Ada Derana
TV and digital breaking news
Best business source
Daily FT
Business, economy, finance, and policy
Best local source
Lankadeepa
Sinhala daily newspaper and digital news
National: 7Business: 7Local: 2Government: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Sinhala
- Tamil
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Sri Lanka page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
Inclusion does not endorse an outlet's accuracy, ownership, editorial position, or reporting quality. Check the publisher's own disclosures before relying on important information.
Review status
This page remains available for discovery while additional editorial review, source notes, and country-specific context are prepared.
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8 of 8 listings
Ada Derana
www.adaderana.lk
Sri Lankan television and digital news brand covering breaking news, politics, business, sport, entertainment, weather, and live video.
Sri LankaTV NewsEnglish / Sinhala / TamilTV and digital breaking newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Daily FT
www.ft.lk
Sri Lankan business newspaper covering economy, companies, financial services, tourism, trade, technology, opinion, and policy.
Sri LankaBusinessEnglishBusiness, economy, finance, and policyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Daily Mirror
www.dailymirror.lk
Sri Lankan English-language daily and digital outlet covering national news, politics, business, opinion, sport, lifestyle, and world affairs.
Sri LankaNewspaperEnglishEnglish daily newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Daily News
www.dailynews.lk
Sri Lankan English-language daily newspaper covering national news, government, politics, economy, regions, sport, and culture.
Sri LankaNewspaperEnglishState-owned English daily newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Lankadeepa
www.lankadeepa.lk
Major Sinhala-language newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, politics, local affairs, business, sport, and features.
Sri LankaNewspaperSinhalaSinhala daily newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
News First
english.newsfirst.lk
Sri Lankan trilingual news brand covering national affairs, politics, business, education, health, sport, lifestyle, and video reporting.
Sri LankaTV NewsEnglish / Sinhala / TamilTV, radio, and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Island
island.lk
Sri Lankan English-language newspaper covering national affairs, politics, opinion, business, sport, features, and public debate.
Sri LankaNewspaperEnglishEnglish daily newspaper and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Virakesari
www.virakesari.lk
Sri Lankan Tamil-language newspaper and digital outlet covering national affairs, politics, community issues, culture, and world news.
Sri LankaNewspaperTamilTamil newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28