හැඟීම් කළඹවන සුළු වාර්තාකරණයක්?

Abstract

On May 28, 2024, Hiru TV reported the death of a woman who had been injured in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. In its coverage, Hiru TV used the sensationalised terms “Pasku billa” (පාස්කු බිල්ල) and “Marayage horawe billa” (මාරයාගේ හෝරාවේ බිල්ල). The use of such language adds to the emotional impact of the incident and can cause unnecessary pain to the family members of the deceased. The media is advised to report responsibly and avoid sensational terminology, as these practices violate ethical reporting standards.