About Daily Mirror & the Wijeya Newspapers Media Group Business Model & Operational Synergy Editorial Leadership & Brand Reach Competitive Market Position & Strategic Insights Operational Scale & Excellence Contact & Corporate HQ
Daily Mirror, established in 1999 by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd, is Sri Lanka’s premier English-language broadsheet. The group also publishes The Sunday Times, Daily FT (business), Lankadeepa (Sinhala), Tamil Mirror, Ada, Deshaya, Hi Online, and Mirror Business, delivering a multi-language, multi-format news ecosystem from Colombo headquarters.
• Operates across print, digital, and broadcast verticals, leveraging shared editorial resources and advertising sales teams.
• Integrated platforms support move from daily print (circulation ~76,000) to digital-first offerings with Mirror Business, social media, podcasts, and newsletters.
• Revenue diversified across print ads, digital ads, event sponsorship (Mirror Business events), and premium business content (Daily FT).
• Chief Editor: Jamila Husain; Web Editor: Sunil Jayasiri.
• Mirror Business serves as the business vertical offering corporate insights and economic reporting to executives and finance professionals.
• Strong social media footprint: Facebook ~648K followers and active business news presence.
• Daily Mirror competes with Ada, Daily News, and The Island across language niches; but stands out with its English-language business authority and cross-platform reach.([turn0search19](#), [turn0search23](#))
• Mirror Business has become Sri Lanka’s go-to for financial, corporate, and policy news—leveraging rapid digital updates and professional tone.
• Employs 1,000–5,000 staff across the group, including tech, editorial, advertising, and event teams.
• Uses LEAN editorial workflows with centralized printing and distribution in Colombo, enabling quick daily publication and digital update cadence.
• Wijeya Newspapers Ltd – No. 8 Hunupitiya Cross Road, Colombo 02
• Website: dailymirror.lk
• Business & classified advertising contact via site
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