News

UK Media Regulatory Office probes Channel 4 video

Published

3 weeks ago

September 11, 2023

editor

The British Electronic Media Regulatory Office has launched an investigation into the ‘Channel 4 video’ based on a complaint made by the head of State Intelligence, Major General Suresh Sallay, ‘Ada Derana’ reported.

Channel 4 recently released a video regarding the Easter Sunday terror attack, in which Major General Sallay was also accused.

Mr. Sallay has informed the British Electronic Media Regulatory Office that Channel 4 has deliberately broadcasted this video clip to defame him, even though he had previously given proper answers to the allegations with evidence.

Pasan Weerasinghe, the lawyer of Mr. Sallay, said the British Electronic Media Regulatory Office has informed that investigations have been launched regarding the relevant video.

According to Ada Derana, Mr. Weerasinghe has said that before releasing the video clip, Channel 4 had inquired about the allegations from Mr. Sallay on August 7.

Mr. Weerasinghe further stated that Mr. Sallay had told in writing to the channel the very next day that he denies all the allegations and that he was not even in Sri Lanka during the alleged period.

The video also accused Gotabaya Rajapaksa of carrying out the Easter attack paving way for him to become the President.

However, it is an open secret that Derana and its head Dilith Jayaweera contributed immensely to bring Gotabaya Rajapaksa to power.

News

Landslide warnings extended

Published

8 hours ago

September 30, 2023

editor

The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

News

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

Published

10 hours ago

September 30, 2023

editor

Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)