SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- Sri Lanka's media landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with challenges ranging from the rise of social media and online misinformation to ethical concerns in journalism. In recent years, female politicians have faced targeted online abuse and gender-based attacks, highlighting the urgent need for both media accountability and broader societal awareness.

In this exclusive interview with the Sunday Observer, Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne discussed the Government's efforts to address these challenges, including measures to regulate online content, professionalise the media through the Chartered Institute for Media Professionals, and ensure editorial independence in State media. ...