Programme for the “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” held on 29 th September 2020 at Sri Lanka Press Council auditorium was dedicated on the creations of musician Jayantha Arawinda. The programme held for two hours was enriched with songs and discussions. Many of his drama songs were reviewed providing entertainment as well.

The first programme of this year's “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha”, organized by the Press Council of Sri Lanka with the aim of promoting literary art, entertainment and promoting a good media culture, was held on 03 February 2020 at the Press Council Auditorium. Arrangements have been made to conduct the program using Zoom technology as public gatherings should be minimized in the face of the covid-19 epidemic spreading in the island

“The Role of Literary Art in the Face of the Covid Plague” was the theme of the discussion, which was attended by veteran writer Chaminda Welagedara and moderated by journalist Gamini Kandepola.

Those interested in the program also had the opportunity to participate through Zoom Technology. The conversation, which lasted nearly two hours, ended with the hope of meeting again in two weeks.

The Press Council of Sri Lanka would like to thank all those who participated in this Zoom Communication Dialogue.

Another Successful Program of Sanniwedana Kathikawatha was held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council on 2nd of October. The children’s story series named “Hari Pudumayi Hari Pudumayi” which is written by Thanuja.N.Ayagama was appreciated at the event.

Another Successful programme of the “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” which is organized by the Sri Lanka Press Council was held on 14.09.2020. The discussion on short films was based on the films, “ Windithayo” directed by Upali Nimal, “ Anduru Walakulu” directed by Gayan Fernando and “Gini” directed by Ruwan Pathirana. Mr. Boopathi Nalin Wickramage, Mr Widarshana Kannangara and many other experts participated for this notable occasion.

Veteran lyricist Sunil Sarath Perera's lyric concept review program was included in the communication dialogue this time. Several of his songs were critically acclaimed during the program, which was titled "Anothatta Vila Neluma Nelala". Songs like Anothatta Vila /Oba ma samaga athinatha ganna dawasa /Eya yanna giya makila /Oba daase mudu pahasa / Mage ratata dalanda himi saranai and Ra Ra Ra Bombie which were very popular among the listeners in this country were discussed here. He was also present on the occasion.

Another Successful Program of Sanniwedana Kathikawatha was held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council on 17 th of October 2019.

The first Russian film which was produced on the book named “Guru Geethaya” which is written by Chingees Aithmathaw was screened on the day.

The book named “Guru Panduru” which is translated by Mr. Ariyananda Dombagahawatta a member of the Board at Sri Lanka Press Council and the magazine named”Rusiyawa” which is edited by Mr. Sarath Lal Kumara were reviewed by the scholars.

Programme for “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha was cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic which is spreading rapidly. However as per the health guidelines, Sri Lanka Press Council has recommenced it. The review was held for a collection of short stories called “E As “compiled by Manoj Prasanna, a student of the Diploma course in Journalism & media studies at Sri Lanka Press Council. One of the objectives of this programme is to appreciate and encourage the creations of its diploma students. Many scholars were attended to this occasion.

Another program of Sanniwedana Kathikawatha lecture series was held on 18 th of February at the Sri Lanka Press Council auditorium on the occasion of the 5th commemoration of veteran singer Mr.Sisira Senarathne . Mr.Mahinda Pathirana , the chairman of Sri Lanka press Council, Mr Sameera Senarathne & Mrs Subhani Senarathne , lovely children of Mr. sisira Senarathne graced this event . Mr. Piyarathna Gamage conducted the commemoration lecture.

Another Successful Program of Sanniwedana Kathikawatha held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council on 3 rd of September 2019. The poems which are posted in Facebook were critically appreciated under the topic “Lets read poems in Facebook” . Many scholars including poets participated to this event.

The role of Kumarathunga for Lankan poetry……… programme for “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” was held on 03.03.2020 with the participation of V.J.M. Lokubandara the former speaker of the parliament, Mr. Karunarathne Amarasinghe, Mr. Jayantha Aravinda, Mr. Buddhadassa Galappaththi , Mr. Sisira Kumara Mahagama, Mr. Anurasiri Hettige, Mr. Thimbiriyagama Bandara, Mr. Sunil Sarath Perera, Mr. Shreenath Ganewaththe, Mr. Sunanda Karunarathne and the Press Commissioner of Sri Lanka Press Council Mr. Niroshana Thambawita.

Another successful programme of the ““Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” organized by Sri Lanka Press Council took place on the 5 th February 2020 at Council’s Auditorium.The programme, this time centered on “The Independence and Colombo Poetry” with the guest attendance of Mr.Sreenath Ganewaththa and Dayani Gunawardhana. Many other scholars from the field participated too.

Another successful program of “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” conducted by SLPC was held on 20 th of August 2019 at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council. The Short Story book named “Hoona saha naandunana minissu ” was critically appreciated by scholars which was written by Anuruddhika Gunathilake.

The fourth session of the “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” programme on Zoom Technology organized by the Press Council of Sri Lanka was held on 31st March 2021. Entitled "Poetry and Social Media", the event was attended by veterans including state award winning poet Sunanda Karunaratne.

another Successful programme of the “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” which is organized by the Sri lanka Press Council was held on 13/01/2020. The book "Myth of Free Media and Fake News in the Post Truth Era" was written by Dr. Kalinga senewirathne was reviewed and many scholars were attended to this event.

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Another successful programme of “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” conducted by SLPC was held on 20 th of August 2019 at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council. The Short film named “ Mage Aneka” directed by Mr. Amila Chinthaka Gamage & “ Ehema nowunu Dennek “ directed by Ajantha Wijewardane was critically appreciated by many scholars.

This year's “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” programme titled 'Swabhashabhimanaya and Kumaratunga Munidasa' was held on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day which falls on the 21st of February and the commemoration of the Kumarathunge Munidasa on the 2nd of March and the Sinhala Language Day. Prof. Ratnasiri Arangala, Prof. Sandagomi Koparahewa and Srinath Ganewatta were also present on the occasion. All those interested were given the opportunity to join the discussion through Zoom technology.

Another successful program of “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” conducted by SLPC was held on 13 th of December 2019 at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council. The songs which were criticized & enjoyed sung by the famous Bollywood Singer Lata Mangeshkar.

Another successful program of “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” conducted by SLPC was held on 23 rd of July 2019 at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council contending on the novel named “Thringa Bindila Buldosaraye” written by Mr. Thilak Ranjith Maddumahewage. SLPC appreciates the participation of all artists,scholors who attended to this programme.

The second session of the “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” programme on Zoom Technology based on "Media, Social Media Ethics and New Trends" was held on 16th February 2021 at the Sri Lanka Press Council. Veteran media commentator and lecturer Daya Sri Narendra Rajapaksa also participated in the event. All those interested were also given the opportunity to join the discussion through Zoom technology.

Another Successful Program of Sanniwedana Kathikawatha was held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council on 26 th of November. Three criticism books on poetry were discussed by Mr. Mahinda Prasad Masimbula in this event.

Another successful program of “Sanniwedana Kathikawatha” conducted by SLPC was held on 19 th of June 2019 at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Press Council associated with the poetry named “Uliyakkaree” written by Mr. Wajira Deepthi Weerakoon. SLPC expresses thanks to all respectable Monks, artists, scholars who were participated to this programme on behalf of SLPC.