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Broadening Sri Lanka’s media industry engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region.
He was known for his extensive reporting on the defense situation during Sri Lanka's civil war.
Deputy Minister has asked the police to use Emergency powers to arrest people who spread misinformation online
The Act is long seen as a tool to stifle media critical of government
Minister questioned on journalists' visit to Israel after it killed more than 270 media personnel
Mix of sensationalism, political bias, poor journalistic standards led Sinhala media outlets to propagate half-truths
Sri Lanka has been eying for capacity building in media industry and among journalists
ABU has 250 broadcasting members in 70 countries across five continents
SOPA’s annual Awards for Editorial Excellence are given to recognize and reward great journalism
The state minister insisted that there would be "no hindrance to the media in this regard".
At least 18 petitions have been filed against the bill in the Supreme Court.
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Lyca Productions India announces Sri Lankan production facility and six Sri Lankan movies.
“Why wasn’t an asset recovery law included in this? Why no retroactive punishment? said Attanayake.
“Media regulation is necessary. But this draft provides for an annual licence issuance."
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The two-day festival intends to educate content creators on the latest trends
“If we allow this bill to be enacted, it will be the death of media freedom,” he said.
“What we can see is that this violates several fundamental rights, so we strongly oppose this bill," he said.
Cabinet approval was given to appoint a cabinet subcommittee to hold discussions with all stakeholders
"We are setting up this to improve the quality of journalism in the country and to raise it to international standards."
Members asked BIMSTEC to fast-track activities in sectors such as agriculture, food security, connectivity and energy
“The government will be unable to absolve itself of that responsibility. I am still of that position,” he said.
Justice Minister ensures to accommodate amendments, if necessary and privacy will be protected.
“It is the stink of a festering group of society that is emanating from this attack,” the minister said.
“It’s still early. We have made videos on various issues. It’s hard to say at this point who might be behind it."
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