The Island (Sri Lanka)
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Logo of Sunday Island (Sunday edition of The Island) | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Upali Newspapers |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 223, Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13, Sri Lanka |
| Circulation |
70,000 (Daily Island) 103,000 (Sunday Island) |
| Sister newspapers | Divaina |
| Website | island.lk |
The Island is a daily English-language newspaper in Sri Lanka. It is published by Upali Newspapers. A sister newspaper of Divaina, The Island was established in 1981. Its Sunday edition, Sunday Island, commenced publishing in 1991.[1] The daily newspaper currently has a circulation of 70,000 and its Sunday edition, 103,000 per issue.[2] Upali Wijewardene was its founder.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Newspapers in Ceylon". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ↑ "Districtwise circulation with effect from November 2009". Divaina. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- ↑ Wijenayake, Walter (13 February 2009). "Upali Wijewardene – rare business genius". The Island. Colombo. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
External links
- The Island official website
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