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/