Election monitor, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) says it has commenced social media monitoring since yesterday (Oct 17).
PAFFREL Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said this would be this first time that PAFFREL would monitor social media.
Two teams would be appointed for this purpose, and will be tasked with identifying hate speech, fake news, and misinterpretation of statements.
Such incidents will be reported to the Election Commission for relevant action, Mr. Hettiarachchi noted.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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