Many websites pointed out that various disingenuous websites run by people masquerading as others slinging mud and spreading false news. She said that even now web journalists and media websites were being harassed by the Government. “But because they are not allowing the renewal of registration or the registration of new websites, this privilege is being withheld for web journalists. “The TRCSL is one government body that is monitoring and regulating websites, including media and press websites. There have been proposals to include digital and web media under the purview of this commission and several discussions have been held in this regard.

Source: The Nation November 29, 2020 00:22 UTC