History of sri lanka radio

  • Early Beginnings (1923–1925)


1923: Radio broadcasting began in Ceylon just three years after the first radio broadcast in the UK. The first experimental broadcast was made by Colombo Radio using equipment from a captured German submarine from World War I.

This broadcast made Sri Lanka the first country in South Asia and second in Asia (after Japan) to begin radio transmissions.



  • Establishment of Regular Broadcasting (1925)


16 December 1925: Official radio broadcasting started under the name Colombo Radio.

 Programming included news, music, and talks in English, Sinhala, and Tamil.


  • Ceylon Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)


In the 1940s and 1950s, the station came under British control and was named Radio Ceylon.

Radio Ceylon became Asia’s most popular radio station during the 1950s and 1960s, especially famous for its entertainment and music shows, broadcasting to millions across South Asia.

Famous personalities such as Vernon Corea, Livy Wijemanne, and Karunaratne Abeysekera emerged during this golden era.

  • Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) (1967–Present.


In 1967, Radio Ceylon was nationalized and became the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), under the administration of Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake.

SLBC was the *first public radio station in South Asia, and it continued to play a dominant role in the region's broadcasting.

SLBC expanded with multiple language services, rural radio, and international shortwave broadcasting.


  • Advent of Private Radio (1990s–Present)


In the 1990s, the Sri Lankan government liberalized the airwaves, leading to the emergence of private FM stations.

Notable private radio stations include:


  •  Sirasa FM
  •  Hiru FM
  •  Yes FM
  •  Sha FM
  •  TNL Radio

These stations cater to various languages and age groups, with music, news, and talk formats.


Digital and Online Radio


With the internet era, several Sri Lankan radio stations now stream online, and digital platforms like podcasts and internet radio have gained popularity, especially among the diaspora.

Location: Sri Lanka

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