INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Election Commission yesterday warned representatives of electronic, print and Web media that the transmission of hate speech and false
information through their outlets would be met with stern legal action
The 3-member Commission, headed by Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya, yesterday met some 50 representatives of major news media
organisations including those from internet social media outlets
Representatives of Facebook India, who oversee the network Sri Lankan operations, were also present.
