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Silumina is a leading Sinhala-language weekly newspaper launched on March 30, 1930, by D. R. Wijewardena and published by the state-owned Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (Lake House). It upholds a legacy of in-depth journalism and literary excellence within Sri Lanka's media landscape.
• Famous literary figures like Martin Wickramasinghe have served as editors, anchoring Silumina’s reputation for cultural and intellectual depth.
• The current editor (as of 2020) is Dharman Wickramaratne. It covers critical areas such as national affairs, culture, business, sports, and literature, supported by supplements and e-paper editions.
• Silumina achieves a stable circulation of around 265,000 copies, placing it among Sri Lanka's top Sinhala publications.
• It benefits from Lake House’s centralized printing, distribution infrastructure, and sister publications—including Daily News, Dinamina, Sunday Observer, and Thinakaran—yielding operational and resource efficiencies.
Silumina illustrates how brand longevity and editorial credibility can anchor a weekly’s market position. Managed under public ownership, it balances cultural leadership with scalable operations across multiple media formats.
• Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (Lake House), 35 D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10
• Digital access: Silumina E-Paper and website available at: silumina.lk
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash |
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08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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| Tue |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wed |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thu |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Fri |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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