Sri Lanka Press Institute

31/07/2025

🔒 நிகழ்நிலை காப்புச் சட்டம் (2024) - புரிந்துகொள்ளலுக்கான ஒரு நிகழ்நிலை அமர்வு (Online Session).

🎙️ வளவாளர்: சட்ட ஆலோசகர் அஷ்வினி நடேசன்

📅 31.07.2025 | 🕖 மாலை 7 மணி | 🌐 Zoom மூலம்
🗣️ மொழி - தமிழ்

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📞 மேலதிக தகவலுக்கு: பெல்லா - 0776424805

31/07/2025

Yesterday, the Sri Lanka College of Journalism (SLCJ), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), successfully hosted a powerful screening and discussion of the documentary "Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines."

Originally created by renowned journalist and documentary filmmaker Beena Sarwar, the documentary reflects shared realities across South Asia, exploring critical themes of debt, governance, and democracy that deeply resonate with the Sri Lankan context.

The Sinhala-dubbed version, translated and locally adapted by Priyantha Pradeep Ranasinghe, made the film accessible to a wider audience, with an English summary provided to ensure broader understanding.

Following the screening, we had the honor of engaging in a live discussion with Beena Sarwar. Participants raised important reflections and questions, creating a space for meaningful dialogue.

30/07/2025

Workshop on the Online Safety Act - Batticaloa

We successfully concluded the Online Safety Act workshop in Batticaloa on the 26th of July with the participation of 35 journalists from the region.

A special thank you to Ashwini Natesan, Legal Consultant and Research Fellow, for leading the session with expertise and clarity, and to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka & Maldives for their continued support in empowering Sri Lankan journalists.

Organized by the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), the workshop focused on navigating the Online Safety Act, with discussions on digital rights, freedom of expression, and journalists’ responsibilities in the online space.

29/07/2025

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24/07/2025

Today!

Online Session for Journalists

Navigating the Online Safety Act: Freedom of Expression, Rights, Risks & Responsibilities

Join us for an insightful discussion tailored for journalists on how the Online Safety Act impacts your rights, responsibilities, and freedom of expression.

📅 Date: Thursday, 24th of July 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM onwards
💻 Platform: Zoom
🗣️ Medium: Sinhala

🎙️ Resource Person:
Shalani Fernando – Attorney-at-Law, Advocate and Trainer

🔗 Register Now: Scan the QR code on the poster or click here 👉 https://forms.gle/BrnK8NtC93uyResC6

📞 For more information: Kasun – 071 357 8608

23/07/2025

Documentary Screening & Discussion

Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka - Beyond the Headlines
(Sinhala Version of ‘ණය ප්‍රජාතන්ත්‍රවාදය ; ශ්‍රී ලංකාව - සිරස්තලවලින් ඔබ්බට’)

Join us for a powerful documentary screening that explores Sri Lanka’s complex journey through debt, governance, and democracy, looking beyond the headlines to uncover the deeper truths.

Original English Version - Pakistan Multimedia journalist, filmmaker, founder of Sapan News (South Asia Peace Action Network), Beena Sarwar
Sinhala Version - Produced, Translated & Consulted by: Priyantha Pradeep Ranasinghe

The documentary will be screened in Sinhala, with a summary provided in English. Furthermore, the discussion will be conducted in English.

Date: 30th July 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: SLPI Auditorium
Entrance free

This event is open to journalists, students, media professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the socio-political challenges facing Sri Lanka today.

Register now by scanning the QR code in the poster or by clicking the link below: https://forms.gle/wCLMZFnpBB2k7mgc9

For more information, contact – 071 7640015

Let’s watch. Let’s discuss. Let’s think beyond the surface.

23/07/2025

Calling all Sri Lankan journalists!
Don’t miss your chance to get recognised for your impactful reporting.
Don’t miss your chance to get recognised for your impactful reporting.
The Journalism Awards for Excellence 2024 is now open for applications — and the deadline has been extended till July 31, 2025! 🏆✍️

Don’t miss your chance to get recognized for your impactful reporting.
Apply now via https://slpi.lk/journalism-awards-2/ or scan the QR code in the poster for details on categories and criteria.

🔗 Organised by: The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka & Sri Lanka Press Institute

23/07/2025

Online Session for Journalists

Navigating the Online Safety Act: Freedom of Expression, Rights, Risks & Responsibilities

Join us for an insightful discussion tailored for journalists on how the Online Safety Act impacts your rights, responsibilities, and freedom of expression.

📅 Date: Thursday, 24th of July 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM onwards
💻 Platform: Zoom
🗣️ Medium: Sinhala

🎙️ Resource Person:
Shalani Fernando – Attorney-at-Law, Advocate and Trainer

🔗 Register Now: Scan the QR code on the poster or click here 👉 https://forms.gle/BrnK8NtC93uyResC6

📞 For more information: Kasun – 071 357 8608

22/07/2025

We invite journalists, editors, and media professionals to take part in this focused, hands on training session on how to effectively use Google’s productivity tools including the power of Gemini AI to enhance your work in journalism.

This is your chance to explore how modern tools can streamline research, content creation, and collaboration in the newsroom and beyond.

We invite journalists, editors, and media professionals to take part in this focused, hands-on training session on how to effectively use Google’s productivity tools, including the power of Gemini AI to enhance your work in journalism.

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Sri Lanka Press Institute Auditorium (1st Floor)
Register now: https://forms.gle/XgZQGSKkT4yS1fX99
Or scan the QR code to sign up instantly.

Limited seats available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform the way you work.

22/07/2025

மட்டக்களப்பில் உள்ள தமிழ் ஊடகவியலாளர்களுக்கான பயிற்சிப்பட்டறை

மட்டக்களப்பில் நடைபெறும் ''நிகழ்நிலை காப்புச் சட்டத்தை (2024) புரிந்துகொள்ளுதல்: கருத்துச் சுதந்திரம், உரிமைகள், அச்சுறுத்தல்கள் மற்றும் பொறுப்புகள்" எனும் தலைப்பிலான பயிற்சிப்பட்டறையில் இணைந்து கொள்ள விரும்புவோர் பதிவுகளை மேற்கொள்ளலாம்.

📅 திகதி: 26.07.2025 - சனிக்கிழமை
🕘 நேரம்: காலை 9.30 முதல் பிற்பகல் 2.00 வரை
📍 இடம்: மட்டக்களப்பு
🗣️ மொழி: தமிழ்

🎙️ வளவாளர்:
அஷ்வினி நடேசன்
சட்ட ஆலோசகர் | தொழில்நுட்பம், ஊடகம் மற்றும் தொலைத்தொடர்பு சட்ட ஆராய்ச்சி உறுப்பினர்

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இந்த இணைப்பை பயன்படுத்தவும் - https://forms.gle/krudNiSH5bteaGef9

🗓️ 23.07.2025 முன்பாக விண்ணப்பிக்கவும்

📞 மேலதிக தகவல்களுக்கு: பெல்லா டலிமா – 077 642 4805

Workshop for Journalists in Batticaloa

Navigating the Online Safety Act: Freedom of Expression, Rights, Risks and Responsibilities

Calling all journalists in Batticaloa District! Don’t miss this timely workshop exploring how the Online Safety Act affects media freedom, expression, and your responsibilities in the digital age.

📅 Date: Saturday, 26th of July 2025
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Batticaloa
🗣️ Medium: Tamil

🎙️ Resource Person:
Ashwini Natesan – Legal Consultant | Research Fellow in Technology, Media & Telecommunications Law

📲 Register now by scanning the QR code on the poster Or Just Click Here:

🗓️ Deadline to apply: 23rd July 2025

📞 For more information: Bella – 077 642 4805

21/07/2025

Training Alert!
- Register Now!

Join us for a one-day interactive session designed for youth, journalists, and media professionals to explore the structure, roles, and powers of the Sri Lankan Parliament.

Title: Democracy in Action: Understanding the Parliamentary Process
Session fee: LKR 1,500.00 (Payments can be made on that day)
Session duration: From 9 am to 5 pm
Medium - English
Location - SLPI Auditorium
Apply before: 20th August 2025

Register now by scanning the QR code in the poster or by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/sJeej5boJCjL5cKK9

For more information, contact the course coordinator – 071 7640015