MTV/MBC Shines at the Presidential Media Awards 2025

The Presidential Media Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Nelum Pokuna Theatre, became a defining moment for the Capital Maharaja Group’s media arm as MTV and MBC networks delivered an exceptional sweep across multiple categories.

Honoured in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who attended as Chief Guest, and Minister of Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the ceremony celebrated the nation’s most impactful media professionals and their contributions to journalism during the year 2023.

This year’s achievements underscore the commitment of MTV/MBC to uphold the highest standards in news reporting, broadcasting, and editorial excellence across all three languages.

Best News Reporting (Tamil Language)
S. Niloshan – News First - Recognized for his compelling and accurate coverage, Niloshan’s reporting stood out for its depth, clarity, and public impact.

Special Jury Award – Best Radio Programme (Tamil Language)
Sivaji Ganesan Premkanth – Shakthi FM - Awarded for an outstanding Tamil radio programme that demonstrated strong storytelling and editorial integrity.

Best Investigative Radio News Programme
Doraisamy Letchuman – News First - Honoured for exceptional investigative journalism that brought critical issues to the forefront.

Best Programme Presentation (English)
Sonali Wanigabaduge – TV 1 - Acknowledged for her polished, engaging, and professional on-air presentation.

Best News Reading (Tamil)
Jeffrey Jebadarshan & G. Dhanushiya – News First - Celebrated for their clear, authoritative, and impactful news delivery.

Special Jury Award – Best Programme Presentation (Tamil)
Rajendran Kogulanath & Pulendran Sulakshan – News First - Recognised for excellence in Tamil programme presentation, reflecting strong content and delivery.

Best Investigative Programme
Lakmal Kirindigala – News First - Awarded for his groundbreaking investigation into the Human Immunoglobulin fake medicine procurement scandal, setting a benchmark for investigative journalism in Sri Lanka.

These accolades highlight the unwavering dedication of MTV and MBC networks—and the broader Capital Maharaja Group—to fostering credible journalism, elevating media standards, and creating content that drives national dialogue.

The wins stand as a testament to the passion, professionalism, and integrity of the teams behind News First, Shakthi FM, TV 1, and the entire MTV/MBC family.