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06/06/2026

Writing Competition June 06, 2026

National Manuscript Competition 2026 – Department of Cultural Affairs Sri Lanka

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🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

The Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka has invited applications for the National Manuscript Competition – 2026. This competition is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English media with the objective of encouraging talented and aspiring writers to contribute to the field of literature and creative writing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

📚 Competition Details

Organizer : Department of Cultural Affairs
Competition : National Manuscript Competition 2026
Media : Sinhala | Tamil | English
Application Closing Date : 30 June 2026
Venue : Department of Cultural Affairs, 8th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla

📢 Important Information

• Applications and information can be obtained through the Cultural Officers attached to District and Divisional Secretariats.

• All manuscripts and completed applications should be submitted on or before 30 June 2026.

• Late applications and manuscripts will not be accepted.

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🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

Department of Cultural Affairs

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📅 Closing Date : 30 June 2026

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23/05/2026

Writing Competition Sri Lanka May 23, 2026

ONUR Literary Creators Programme 2026 – Calling for Applications

The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) under the Ministry of Justice has called applications from literary creators across Sri Lanka for island-wide literary development programmes. Applicants with experience in literary creation can apply under several literary fields including short stories, novels, scriptwriting, poetry and lyrics.

ONUR Literary Creators Programme 2026

Calling for Applications

The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) has invited applications from literary creators across Sri Lanka to identify and support literary talents from grassroots to national level while promoting sustainable peace and reconciliation.

Eligible Literary Fields

Short Stories
Novels
Scriptwriting (Drama / Film)
Creative Writing (Poetry / Lyrics)

Key Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years experience in literary creation.

Application Submission Methods

By Registered Post
Director General
Office for National Unity and Reconciliation
No. 40, Puthgamuwa Road, Rajagiriya

By Email
onurliterature@gmail.com

Closing Date

30 May 2026

For Further Information

☎ 0112 88 74 29
☎ 077 22 36 506

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தமிழ்

இலங்கை முழுவதும் உள்ள இலக்கிய ஆற்றல் கொண்டவர்களிடமிருந்து விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன. சிறுகதை, நாவல், திரைக்கதை மற்றும் கவிதை/பாடல்வரிகள் போன்ற துறைகளில் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.

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දිවයින පුරා සිටින සාහිත්‍ය නිර්මාණකරුවන් සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. කෙටි කතා, නවකතා, තිර රචනා සහ කවි / ගීත රචනා යන ක්ෂේත්‍ර සඳහා අයදුම් කළ හැකිය.