Uthayan

Jaffna, North Eastern, Sri LankaTamil

Uthayan is a prominent Tamil-language daily newspaper based in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Established in 1985, it is known for its resilience during the civil war. It remains a major source of news for the Tamil community, covering local politics, human rights, and regional developments across the Northern Province.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SRI LANKA

Print journalism on the island dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, establishing a strong trilingual reading tradition that continues today. State-owned publisher Lake House produces the Daily News, a prominent English-language broadsheet founded in 1918. Within the private sector, Wijeya Newspapers prints Lankadeepa, a highly circulated Sinhala daily, alongside the English-language Sunday Times. The privately owned Virakesari, established in 1930, remains the oldest and largest Tamil national daily. The print market is heavily segmented by language, with distinct publications catering specifically to Sinhala, Tamil, or English readerships across all provinces. Paperboy indexes 24 Sri Lankan newspapers — browse the full directory below.