Curtains for illegal cable TV networks

The Defence Ministry in association with the Media Ministry has drawn up plans to round up illegal Cable TV networks operating in the country, Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said when he met officers of the ITN at his Ministry yesterday.

He said they have received information regarding the operation of several such networks which are telecasting programs inimical to Sri Lankan identity and moral and cultural values. There is no provision for sub-standard Cable TV networks to operate in the country without permits. It is regrettable to note that children have made it a habit to view programs telecast by these substandard illegal networks, he said.