The history of the press in Sri Lanka dates back centuries, suggesting how the circulation of news and information was a fundamental aspect that weaved society together. 1802 – Marks the beginning of the press in Sri Lanka with the Government Gazette. By this point, the ANCL, WNL and UNL were the three most powerful groups under which newspapers were published in Sri Lanka. When anticipating what the future of the Sri Lankan press might be, the audience and the reader hold the power. Instead, Sri Lanka has been part and parcel in embracing this digital news culture and will continue to do so as time goes on.

Source: The Nation May 03, 2021 13:52 UTC