SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Journalist A. H. Hasfar has received the 2026 Eastern Province Young Artist Award in the field of media, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Eastern Province. The award ceremony was held at a private hotel in Batticaloa, with the participation of several provincial dignitaries. Hasfar was recognised for his contribution to the media sector.

Those present included Eastern Province Governor Professor Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, Secretary to the Eastern Province Ministry of Education N. Manivannan, Director of the Provincial Department of Cultural Affairs Menaka Puvikumar, Batticaloa Municipal Council Mayor Sivam Pakkiyanathan, the Municipal Commissioner and Manmunai North Divisional Secretary Vilvaratna...