SLBC Rajarata FM 107.3

SLBC Rajarata FM 107.3 streams live from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Variety, Educational, Talk music.

Established on April 12, 1979, this radio service was created to democratize broadcasting, which had previously been centered in the capital. Its programming aims to connect with listeners in its broadcast region to strengthen social development processes. Key objectives include guiding listeners towards a positive and critical outlook, fostering their appreciation for arts and creative abilities, and promoting cultural revival. The service recognizes that a majority of its listeners are rural dwellers, often with limited resources and traditional mindsets. It endeavors to view this demographic with empathy and critical insight, aiming to instill essential life skills for a progressive society. The station's foundation was built by its initial staff, including Cyril Rajapaksa, Swarna Shree Bandara, Wijayananda Jayathilaka, Premakeerthi de Alwis, Sena Gunasekera, and Somaseeri Chandrasena, among others. Later, experienced media professionals like G.T. Wickramasinghe and Thilaka Sudharman de Silva contributed to its development. The service has become a significant public service, sharing in the joys and sorrows of its listeners' lives and challenging outdated perceptions of rural communities.