Sri Lanka's Minister of Mass Media Keheliya Rambukwella attending the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media on Saturday, has said that a proper mechanism for the regulation of local websites is needed and will be implemented within the next two weeks, according to the Ministry of Mass Media.

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stressed that the Press Council Act should be amended in a way that it would protect the dignity of the citizens. He also said that the rights of all citizens should be protected by the media.

The minister also pointed out that defamation which is unjust should have control and that media regulation is required.

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