People have freedom to enjoy Vesak – Dr Herath
The people have been given the opportunity to celebrate Vesak freely
and peacefully due to the conclusion of the prolonged war in the
country, Mass Media and Information Ministry Secretary Dr. Charitha
Herath said. He said people today can walk on the streets freely to view
Vesak decorations without fear, adding that the nation achieved its
‘second independence’ in 2009.
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ANCL Chairman and Managing Director Bandula Padmakumara, Sri
Lanka Telecom (SLT) Chief Enterprise and Wholesale Officer
Kiththi Perera and SLT Chief Marketing Officer Roshan
Kaluarachchi are seen switching on the lights to declare
open the third and final day of the Amadahara Vesak Zone
yesterday. The Amadahara Vesak Zone was organized by the
Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) for the 23rd
year in succession. Sri Lanka Telecom sponsored the event
while TV Derana and FM Derana were the electronic media
sponsors. Presidential Coordinating Secretary and Director
Operations Upul Dissanayake, ANCL Director Editorial
Seelarathna Senarath and General Manager Abhaya Amaradasa
were also present. Picture by Lalith C. Gamage See also page
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Dr. Herath said it was the sacrifices made by War Heroes and the wise
leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa which paved way for this
achievement. “Some have forgotten these achievements. Some who act
without any feeling for the country attempt to destabilize the country
and mislead the public by using topics such as the electricity tariff
issue,” he said.
Dr Herath said Lake House, which carried out its duties right along
during every decisive situation in the country, has secured a special
place in the media field.
He commended the conduct of Lake House during the humanitarian
operation as well as many crisis situations, adding that the Daily News,
the Observer, Dinamina, Silumina and Thinakaran acted with
responsibility during these times.
He observed certain media have disregard their responsibility, adding
that certain private media have their own agenda. Dr Herath also
stressed the importance of self-regulation among journalists. The
Secretary made this observation while participating in the illumination
of the Amadahara Vesak Zone on Saturday, organised for the 23rd time.
Lake House Chairman and Managing Director and veteran journalist
Bandula Padmakumara and members of the Board also participated. A Bakthi
gee recital was also conducted. The Amadahara Vesak Zone was sponsored
by Sri Lanka Telecom while Derana TV provided the media sponsorship.
Editorial Director Seelaratna Senarath said Lake House always worked
for the well-being of the society.
He said Lake House maintains a close relationship with the Mass Media
and Information Minister and the Ministry Secretary while making its
contribution to take the country forward in the development sphere. |
