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TV rating system incorrect & biased: Palpita

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The rating system of television channels is incorrect and it is done in an irregular and biased manner, Mass Media Ministry Secretary Anusha Palpita said.

He said this at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) meeting held recently (25) to look into the Auditor General’s reports of the Government Information Department for 2019, 2020 and 2021 and the examination of the current performance. The Committee was chaired by State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna.

Speaking further, Mr. Palpita said that in order to calculate the rating, a device is installed in about 400 randomly selected TV sets for the purpose of collecting data.

He pointed out that three major media organizations have bought about 300 television sets equipped with these devices by giving money to the institutions that performed the calculations and because of this the data received is inaccurate.

Since there is more responsibility for the state media than the private media organizations, he said that it is not possible for them to work with the motive of getting their ranks increased.

The matter concerning the media accreditation cards for journalists was also discussed and the Committee further discussed the preparation of a system for evaluating journalists who contribute to providing news more actively.

Furthermore, the current functioning of 18 functions which were stated as the main objectives of this department were also discussed. A discussion at length was held about the preparation of a systematic programme to provide local information to foreign countries and foreign information to the people of Sri Lanka through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Discussions were also held regarding the negative tape machine and the positive tape machine with an obsolete technology purchased from France at a cost of Rs.108 million rupees. The officials pointed out that this machine was purchased in 1999 and this technology is outdated.

The officials pointed out that this machine has not been used even once and it cannot be sold for iron as it is made of Cheenachatti.

Furthermore, a discussion was held about making the Independent Television Network and the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation profitable, and regarding the action plan of the Government Information Department and its progress.

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SLTB earns nearly Rs. 1.3 bn. revenue in 9 days

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Special bus services will continue to operate for commuters returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, according to the Transport Manager at the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), H. Piyathilaka.

He further stated that a 24-hour bus service is already in operation and added that a special bus service has also been arranged, particularly for devotees attending the ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ in Kandy, with nearly 150 SLTB buses deployed on the Kandy–Colombo route.

The SLTB’s Transport Manager further emphasized that from April 10 to April 19, the SLTB earned nearly Rs. 1,300 million in revenue, with this income expected to increase further in the coming days.

(adaderana.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Easter attacks PCOI report handed over to CID

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The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has confirmed that Secretary to the President – Nandika Sanath Kumanayake handed over the report.

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CID probe launched over photo of tooth relic

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a photo circulating on social media, allegedly showing the sacred tooth relic during the ongoing special exposition – ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ in Kandy.

According to Police Headquarters, the circulating image is seemingly an image taken by a devotee who attended the exposition, which is being held until April 27.

The police emphasises that devotees are not permitted to take photos or use their phones.

In this backdrop, the CID is investigating to ascertain whether the circulating photo was indeed taken during the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ exposition, and whether it was a photo captured by someone or whether it is merely an edited image.

The CID investigation has been launched on the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police.

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