The national television channel, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) has recommenced transmission after a temporary suspension.
The SLCRC was forced to halt transmission for a short period after anti-government protesters had breached the state-own media institution today.
A group of protestors who had entered the premises had demanded that they run only news related to ‘anti-government protests’ and entertainment programs.
The protesters had been provided some 15 minutes to convey their side of the story to the viewers, after which the channel suspended transmission.
However, the SLRC has resumed its broadcasting activities after the temporary suspension. (NewsWire)
"Until the struggle is over, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation will only telecast programs of the Jana Aragalaya," a protester said during a live broadcast. The National TV channel is now off-air. pic.twitter.com/jsIcdnEyUq
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Sri Lanka National Television off air at the moment, after protesters entered the station pic.twitter.com/lRN7jK4Ec5
— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) July 13, 2022