The Desathiya news magazine, published continuously for 42 years by the Government Information Department, can be purchased from Lake House newsagents from the January 1, 2021 issue, in addition to postal distribution and sales at Post Offices. Accordingly, readers can purchase the Desathiya, an enriching magazine with in-depth articles on current affairs, from Lake House newsagents islandwide on the 1st and 15th of every month.