About Us
Onlanka.com is a long-established, independent, non-commercial and nonprofit English-language Sri Lankan news, information and entertainment website serving Sri Lankans in Sri Lanka and around the world since 2004.
The website publishes breaking news and timely updates around the clock, covering major developments across Sri Lanka, including politics, government, the economy, business, courts, law, crime, public safety, international affairs, health, education, environment, weather, sports, entertainment, culture, lifestyle and other matters of public interest.
It may also publish investigative reports, explainers, fact-checks, analysis and opinion where appropriate.
Onlanka.com was launched by Udaya Arunakantha on January 26, 2004. He has managed the website since its launch and serves as its Editor, Administrator, Webmaster and Owner.
Onlanka.com is registered as a news website with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Mass Media. Its objective is to provide reliable Sri Lankan news, useful information and online community services free of charge as a nonprofit public service.
In addition to news and information, Onlanka.com provides free online services including a public chat service, a friends community and hotel deal listings.
Onlanka News
Onlanka News is the news publishing identity of Onlanka.com. It publishes breaking news and Sri Lankan news updates based on official statements, verified reports, credible sources and developments of public interest.
Onlanka.com aims to report important developments quickly, accurately and responsibly while presenting news in clear and accessible English. Background information, explanations, fact-checks and other forms of additional reporting may also be included when they help readers better understand an issue.
Onlanka News is used as the author name when an article does not carry an individual byline. Most articles published under Onlanka News are prepared and edited by Udaya Arunakantha, Editor of Onlanka.com.
Freelance journalists may also contribute reports from time to time. When an individual journalist is named, that person is identified as the author of the article. Articles without a named individual author are published under Onlanka News.
Editorial Standards
Onlanka.com aims to publish accurate, responsible and useful news and information. Reports are prepared using sources such as official statements, government and institutional releases, verified reports, public records and other credible sources where appropriate.
Onlanka.com seeks to distinguish factual news reporting from analysis, commentary and opinion. Breaking news articles may be updated when new, verified or more complete information becomes available.
If a significant factual error is identified, Onlanka.com aims to correct or update the relevant article as appropriate. Sources, background information and explanations may also be included when they help readers understand the context of a news story.
Editorial decisions are made independently by Onlanka.com. Advertisers, sponsors, donors and other outside parties do not control its news coverage, editorial policies or editorial decisions.
Onlanka Community Services
The Onlanka public chat service is a long-running text-based public chat service that has provided Sri Lankans with a free online space to communicate and connect for many years.
A guide to using the Onlanka public chat service was included in the 2009 Grade 11 Teacher’s Guide for Information and Communication Technology, published for government schools in Sri Lanka.
The Onlanka friends community has also helped people connect with Sri Lankans around the world, build friendships and, in some cases, begin lasting relationships.
Official Social Media Profiles of Onlanka.com
Onlanka.com maintains official profiles on major social media platforms.
X, formerly Twitter: https://x.com/onlanka
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlanka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlanka
Contact Us
To contact Onlanka.com, please visit our Contact Us page.
Sponsorship and Donations
Onlanka.com provides its news, information and community services free of charge to visitors in Sri Lanka and around the world.
Operating, maintaining and improving Onlanka.com and its services involves ongoing costs. Anyone who wishes to support the website may make a donation of any amount. Sponsors and donors may be acknowledged on the website with their permission.
Financial support helps maintain and improve Onlanka.com and its services. It does not give sponsors or donors any control over news coverage, editorial policies or editorial decisions. Onlanka.com remains editorially independent in deciding what it publishes and how news and other matters of public interest are covered.
Thank you for supporting Onlanka.com.
Udaya Arunakantha
Editor and Webmaster
Onlanka.com