Workshop for Provincial Journalists in the Puttalam District

The Puttalam District Regional Journalists’ Workshop, organized by the Sri Lanka Press Council in coordination with the Puttalam District Secretariat, was held on 3 June 2026 at the auditorium of the Puttalam District Secretariat.

Attorney-at-Law Mr. Jagath Liyanarachchi and Senior Journalist and Lake House Editorial Director Mr. Sisira Yapa participated as resource persons for the workshop.

The event was attended by Mr. Y.M.I. Silva, District Secretary of Puttalam, Mr. Priyan R. Wijebandara, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Press Council, Dr. Niroshana Thambawita, Press Commissioner, along with regional journalists and other participants.

Certificates were also awarded to the participating journalists at the end of the workshop.