Wal Paththara 2021 — Sinhala

Wal Paththara refers to a genre of Sinhala-language periodicals that operate outside legal publishing regulations. Unlike registered newspapers such as Lankadeepa or Divaina , these publications lack a valid ISSN number, a registered office, or accountable editors. They are often printed on low-quality paper with sensational headlines, featuring content that ranges from gossip about politicians and film stars to explicit photographs and unverified scandalous stories.