President slams TV channel over Fake News

October 30, 2024 at 8:16 PM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged media institutions to abandon unethical practices and adopt a new, democratic approach in journalism.

Speaking at a rally in Matara today, Dissanayake called for a shift towards responsible reporting, stressing on the need for truthful and accurate coverage of issues.

In his address, the President criticized a prominent TV channel for airing misleading news on key economic matters, noting that the report was later altered. (NewsWire/

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