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Ministry seeks correction from Derana over deputy minister image
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has formally requested that Derana Television clarify and correct the use of an image of Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe that appeared in a recent broadcast.
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The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has sent a written request to Derana Television seeking an official clarification and correction regarding an image of Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe used in a video segment for the channel's Derana 360 programme.
According to the ministry, the image in question requires formal correction and verification by the broadcaster. The formal communication underscores concerns about the accuracy of visual content used in news programming.
Derana Television has not yet issued a public response to the ministry's request. The matter highlights broader questions about content verification standards in broadcast media across the region.
The Deputy Minister's office has indicated it expects the channel to address the matter promptly and transparently with its viewers.