{"id":122204,"date":"2014-03-26T06:16:03","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T00:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=122204"},"modified":"2014-04-06T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2014-04-06T08:42:46","slug":"dialog-unblocked-colombo-telegraph-for-dhanapala-to-address-a-public-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/dialog-unblocked-colombo-telegraph-for-dhanapala-to-address-a-public-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialog Unblocked Colombo Telegraph For Dhanapala To Address A Public Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dialog one of Sri Lanka\u2019s key telecommunications providers, which had been\u00a0surreptitious blocking access<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to Colombo Telegraph, over a period of time has lifted the illegal ban\u00a0on Colombo Telegraph for its Director Jayantha Dhanapala<\/span><\/a> to give a\u00a0speech in a public meeting, the Colombo Telegraph can\u00a0reveal today.<\/p>\n

\"Dialog\"<\/a>

Screenshot yesterday by a CT reader who uses Dialog<\/p><\/div>\n

“I’m able to access CT via my iPhone today (dialog). Hadn’t been able to for a while” a Colombo Telegraph reader has sent us a message yesterday. Another reader messaged “Now the CT is not blocked, who did this?Jayantha D?”<\/p>\n

Dhanpala, member of the Board of Directors, Dialog Axiata PLC, key co-signatory of\u00a0the Friday Forum<\/span><\/a> and much sought after resource person for workshops, seminars and conferences on good governance,\u00a0was a speaker at the BASL summoned Public Forum<\/a><\/span> on the vesting of Police Powers on the Army Navy and Air Force and the break down of the Rule of Law situation yesterday. “Dialog unblocked the CT to avoid questions and embarrassment ” sources within the Dialog told Colombo Telegraph.<\/p>\n

“Dhanapala and\u00a0Dialog Axiata PLC must explain why they\u00a0have blocked Colombo Telegraph” readers within the Dialog told Colombo Telegraph.<\/p>\n

The Dialog Axiata PLC\u2019s 2013 annual report\u00a0 is clear that: \u201cThe 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,\u201d 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

Colombo Telegraph is being blocked by all internet service providers and mobile networks \u2013 private and state owned \u2013 in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

\"Dialog<\/a><\/p>\n

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

International Press Institute Urges UN To Ensure Interference With Colombo Telegraph Ends<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Colombo Telegraph Has Every Right To Raise Dhanapala\u2019s Conflict Of Interest; Friday Forum Member Speaks Out<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Jayantha Dhanapala Is A Liar; Caught Lying Over Silence On Colombo Telegraph Blocking<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jayaratne Says Dhanapala Will Stand By Best Practices, Dhanapala Pussyfoots On Illegal Web Blocking<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Article 19 Slams Ban On Colombo Telegraph Website<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dialog Board Director And Friday Forum Member Jayantha Dhanapala Fails To Stop CT Blockade On Dialog Network<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dhanapala May Be Influenced By Large Payment He Receives From Dialog \u2013 Professor Kumar David<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Dhanapala\u2019s Position Ethically Untenable\u2019 Says Dr. Pradeep Jeganathan<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sara Says \u2018Dhanapala \u2013 WebBlocking\u2019 Issue Needs To Be Resolved Within The Framework Of Good Governance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Subtle Business Interests More Damaging Than Anti\u2013Democratic Regime: Dhanapala Should Answer Conflict Of Interest Questions \u2013 Dr. Nirmal Ranjith<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka Blocks Websites And The President Lies On Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/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\u2019s A \u2018Technical Glitch\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/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><\/span><\/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>\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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