Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The weakening of public trust in information disseminated through the media is extremely dangerous for a society, and therefore people must be mindful of the truthfulness of information before sharing it on social media, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the "Sandeshaya" Media Awards Ceremony held at the Kularathne Hall of Ananda College, Colombo. The event was organized with the aim of providing Sri Lankan school students with an opportunity to actively contribute to the national media discourse while promoting ethics, responsibility, and critical thinking.

Expressing her views further, the Prime Minister stated:

"We live in an era where in...