Lankadeepa: Sri Lanka's Leading Sinhala-Language Daily Newspaper

Lankadeepa (ලංකාදීප) is Sri Lanka's largest-circulation Sinhala-language daily newspaper, founded in 1947 by D. B. Dhanapala. Published by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., it's a cornerstone of Sinhalese media.

Editorial Coverage

• Local News: Politics, government, crime, courts, social issues island-wide
• International News: Major global events, Sri Lankan diaspora
• Politics & Analysis: Strong focus—parliament, elections, party dynamics, investigative pieces
• Business & Economy: Markets, trade, budget, development projects
• Sports: Cricket (obsession), volleyball, athletics, international
• Entertainment: Cinema, television, music, celebrity, cultural events
• Features: Health, education, agriculture, technology, women's pages, religious

Market Position

Sinhala readership leader. Competitors: Dinamina (Lake House), Divaina, Silumina (weekly). English dailies: Daily Mirror, Daily FT, The Island. Tamil: Thinakkural, Uthayan.

Digital Presence

lankadeepa.lk—breaking news, e-paper, video, social media. Mobile app. Significant online audience domestically and abroad.

Political Leaning

Generally center-right, nationalist, pro-business. Critical of both major parties (SLPP, SJB) when warranted. Influential in shaping Sinhala Buddhist public opinion.