The ‘Irida Apple’ is to be launched on October 06 in Colombo amid the presence of President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime minister - Ranil Wickremesinghe and other distinguished guests.

The paper will hit the newsstands every Sunday from October 09 at a price of Rs. 50.

Well known media personality - Ruwan Ferdinandis will be in charge of the editorial while well known advertising personality - Prageeth Prasanjith and founding editor of the Mawbima Youth supplement - Sanjaka Prasad Dolewatta will also be in the team.