Information DG urges timely payments to provincial journalists

October 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM

The Director General of the Department of Government Information has written to the heads of media institutions, calling for timely payment of remuneration to provincial journalists.

In a statement, DG H. S. K. J. Bandara said that during workshops conducted by the department across several districts, journalists repeatedly raised concerns about delays in receiving payments for their coverage.

Highlighting the issue, Bandara urged media institutions to extend their support in resolving the matter and ensure fair and timely compensation for provincial correspondents. (Newswire)