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SJWJA condemns ‘PMD officials threatening regional journalists’

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4 days ago

September 5, 2024

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The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has condemned a recent incident where regional journalists had been allegedly threatened by officials of the President’s Media Division.
In a statement, the SLWJA states that during a recent election rally of President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kekirawa, a scuffle was recorded by several regional journalists.

However, PMD officials had forcefully taken their camera equipment and deleted footage of the scuffle, the statement notes.

It also states that PMD officials had also threatened these journalists.

Deeply condemning the incident, the PMD states that they consider the incident as an act that threatens the Freedom of Speech and Expression.

The SLWJA also calls on the relevant authorities to hold an impartial investigation into the incident.

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Accepting nominations for Elpitiya PS election commences

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58 seconds ago

September 9, 2024

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Nominations to elect for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will be accepted from today (Sep. 09) till September 12.

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‘Red’ warning issued over strong winds and rough seas

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51 mins ago

September 9, 2024

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the Bay of Bengal Sea.

The Depression located over the Northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep depression and located near 18.9N and 86.3E at 1800UTC on 08 September, the department added.

Furthermore, the Met. Department warned that it is very likely to move nearly Northwestwards and cross Odisha coast Near Puri at 0600UTC of today (Sep. 09).

Meanwhile, very strong winds 70-75kmph, accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas bounded by 13N – 20N and 83E – 95E, it added.

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by the “Warning” category on the map below, until further notice. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard, it added.

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Ranil, Sajith, Anura debate tonight at 10 pm

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4 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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The topical political dialogue discussing the future of Sri Lanka’s economy will be broadcasted on Rupavahini at 10 pm onwards through the ‘Karata Kara’ current affairs discussion programme.

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana will participate on behalf of the Independent Presidential candidate, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Eran Wickremeratne MP on behalf of Sajith Premadasa, the Presidential candidate of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Prof.Anil Jayantha on behalf of the National People’s Power presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake and MP Gamini Waleboda for Dilith Jayaweera, Presidential Candidate of Sarvajana Balaya will take part.

Debates, views and opinions will be presented regarding the national economic programme that will build the country and the moderator for the discussion will be journalist Chamara Wijayawickrama.

(Daily News)

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