COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Director-General of Government Information notes that the temporary restriction imposed on accessing social media platforms will continue to remain in place.

Meanwhile, police media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunaskeara noted that a special unit has been assembled to investigate users who spread false information across social media.

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