Criticism allowed, not fake news : Media Minister

Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa denied allegations that the government is suppressing media freedom, stating that criticism from all forms of media is permitted but action is required against the spread of false information. “There is absolutely no media suppression. Social, electronic, and print media are free to criticize us and point out our weaknesses,” Jayatissa said, responding to recent claims of media restrictions. However, he expressed concern over what he described as deliberate dissemination of fake news by certain media channels and social media groups. He said such content was particularly harmful as the country works to recover from the…

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