- Last Update 2024-07-17 16:41:00
Assistance of CID's Cyber Crime Unit sought to tackle misuse of social media
The Police have sought the assistance of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)’s Cyber Crime Unit to tackle misuse of social media during the presidential election.
Police Elections Secretariat chief DIG Sarath Peiris said that the police would closely monitor social media sites for mud-slinging content and fake news concerning the election.
This exercise will go on until a week after Saturday’s poll.
Meanwhile, the Police have also sought the assistance of Sri Lanka's cyber security monitor - Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) in this regard.
DIG Peiris noted that steps would be taken to ban social media accounts and pages which engage in unlawful conduct.
In addition, individuals who publish and share content against the stipulated standards will also be tracked down and arrested, he warned.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1220 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 279 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Related Articles
IN PIX: Samurdhi officers on protest
- 17/07/2024 - 14 - 0
Three Sri Lankans among 16 missing after ship capsizes off Oman
- 17/07/2024 - 75 - 0
High-level committee to oversee security arrangements of presidential candidates
- 17/07/2024 - 64 - 0
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 50 - 0
Leave Comments