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News.lk is the official government news portal of Sri Lanka, published by the Department of Government Information (under the Ministry of Mass Media). Launched online in March 1997, it provides accurate and timely press releases, policy updates, Cabinet decisions, and national communications in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
• Managed by the Department of Government Information’s New Media Unit based in Colombo.
• Centralized publishing of official government communications, cabinet statements, and legislative updates.
• Content is public domain but requires proper attribution; media accreditation is available for official users.
• Publishes real-time updates on cabinet decisions, economic development, parliamentary proceedings, and district-level news.
• Serves diplomats, reporters, corporate communications teams, and public policy researchers seeking verified governmental sources.
• Offers SMS breaking alerts in collaboration with local telcos (Mobitel and Dialog), enhancing reach and responsiveness.
• Mobile-responsive design supporting multi-language access without any dedicated app.
• Archives for press releases, tender notices, vacancies, media accreditation, and official publications.
• Recognized with multiple “Best Web Sri Lanka” awards (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018) for web excellence.
News.lk exemplifies how a government news service can be structured with low operational cost, high informational integrity, and multilingual reach. It is a must-use resource for PR agencies, corporate governance teams, foreign missions, and editorial planners needing authoritative official sources.
• Department of Government Information, No. 163 Kirulapone Avenue, Colombo 05
• Tel: +94 11 366 3040 / +94 11 251 5759
• Email: [email protected]
• Access portal at: news.lk
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
| Mon |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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| Tue |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Wed |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Thu |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Fri |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Sat |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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