Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A strong response has been sent to the letter of demand issued to Hiru News by the lawyer of Agriculture Minister K D Lalkantha, regarding his declaration of assets.

The legal team of Hiru News has communicated that their client categorically denies all and singular the several claims, assertions, allegations and demands made in the said letter of demand, and that the Minister's purported demand will not be complied with.

The letter further states that Hiru News, recognizing the right of correction, published a correction immediately on the 18th of April 2026, during the 6.55pm and 9.55pm news bulletins of Hiru TV, as well as on other media channels owned by the organisation.

The response also draws attention to ...