{"id":121067,"date":"2014-03-06T01:57:08","date_gmt":"2014-03-05T20:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=121067"},"modified":"2014-03-13T17:21:27","modified_gmt":"2014-03-13T11:51:27","slug":"dialog-board-director-and-friday-forum-member-jayantha-dhanapala-fails-to-stop-ct-blockade-on-dialog-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/dialog-board-director-and-friday-forum-member-jayantha-dhanapala-fails-to-stop-ct-blockade-on-dialog-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialog Board Director And Friday Forum Member Jayantha Dhanapala Fails To Stop CT Blockade On Dialog Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jayantha Dhanapala<\/span><\/a>, a prominent member of the Sri Lankan civil society group, the Friday Forum<\/span><\/a>, is a member of the board of directors of Dialog Axiata PLC, Colombo Telegraph learnt.<\/p>\n

\"Jayantha<\/a>

Jayantha Dhanapala<\/p><\/div>\n

Dialog one of Sri Lanka\u2019s key telecommunications providers, has been surreptitious blocking access<\/span><\/a> to Colombo Telegraph, over a period of time. Dhanapala was appointed to the Board of Dialog Axiata PLC on 3rd August, 2007, after serving as Under-Secretary-General of the UNO (1998-2003), among other high posts.<\/p>\n

When reached for comment on this matter, Dhanapala stated, via email, nearly three weeks ago now, that, he was \u201cuninformed about operational details of the company.\u201d He went on to say that, \u201cThe first information I have had about alleged Dialog interference with the Colombo Telegraph (of which I am a regular reader) was when I read of this in your blog. I will make inquiries about this and let you know what the position of Dialog is on this matter.\u201d We have not heard from him since.<\/p>\n

The Dialog Axiata PLC\u2019s 2013 annual report, however, is clear that: “The Board has separate and independent access to the Group\u2019s Senior Management\u2026 ..The directors, especially non-executive directors, have access to independent professional advice in the course of fulfilling their responsibilities, at the Company\u2019s expense.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dhanapala is an \u201cIndependent, non-executive\u201d director of Dialog, and would in accordance with company policy, have \u201cindependent access to the group\u2019s senior management”, and also \u201cprofessional advice,\u201d on the legal status of the blocking.<\/p>\n

When contacted for comment on the \u2018aims and objectives\u2019 of the Friday Forum, a prominent member replied, that, it was committed to supporting the \u201crule of law,\u201d \u201cfreedom of information and expression,\u201d and\u00a0 \u201can independent media.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Colombo Telegraph has no direct information of the quantum of compensation Dialog pays Jayantha Dhanapala, the 2013 annual report of lists an amount in excess of 76 million Rupees, as directors compensation for the entire board of 8 members, who meet 7 times a year.<\/p>\n

Related posts;<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka Blocks Websites And The President Lies On Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Once Again Colombo Telegraph Blocked; Dialog And Etisalat Tamper DNS Responses<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TRC Blocks Colombo Telegraph, Warns Service Providers To Maintain It’s A ‘Technical Glitch’<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colombo Telegraph Blocked, How To Reach Us Now: Sri Lanka Telecom And Mobitel Joins The DPI Club!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sri Lankan Govt. Periodically Blocked Colombo Telegraph In 2013: US Human Rights Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

History of Colombo Telegraph blocking<\/strong><\/p>\n

First -December 26, 2011 –\u00a0We are blocked but we will not be stopped<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Second –\u00a0May 8, 2012 –\u00a0Colombo Telegraph Blocked Again<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Third –\u00a0March 29, 2013 \u00a0–\u00a0Sri Lanka Blocks Colombo Telegraph<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>Selected Tweets: Colombo Telegraph Unblocked<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fourth –\u00a0August 23, 2013 –\u00a0Colombo Telegraph Blocked, How To Reach Us Now: Sri Lanka Telecom And Mobitel Joins The DPI Club!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Other attempts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 26, 2012 –\u00a0Colombo Telegraph Was Hacked<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

August 9, 2012\u00a0ColomboTelegraph Password Cracking Attempt Blocked<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Freedom House Report: Freedom On The Net 2012, Sri Lanka Is A Country At Risk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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