Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The newly appointed Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne assumed duties at the Ministry of Mass Media in Narahenpita yesterday morning (11). The appointment follows the Cabinet reshuffle carried out by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake alongside Budget 2026, aimed at accelerating and streamlining the Government's development goals.

Speaking after taking office, Dr. Ariyaratne said that the main challenge for the current Government is to formulate policies that foster a responsible media environment in Sri Lanka. She stressed the importance of protecting media freedom while promoting accountability among media organisations and professionals, ensuring a balanced and responsible flow of information ...