Dear Admin
With reference to your email, we are indeed aware of the blog and the continuing support, encouragement and suggestions given by the bloggers which have not gone unnoticed, and for which we are extremely grateful. We would also like to thank the CBNSat Subscriber Unite group for their initiative and efforts.
Prior to the advertisement being published in the newspapers, the Management of CBNSat had personally written to H.E. the President asking for his intervention. We are currently awaiting a response from H.E. the President. We have not yet received any official communication with regard to the MoD clearance, however, we shall keep the blog informed once we receive confirmation.
In order to explain our position fully, CBNSat did have a press conference initially and we also sent a Newsletter to our subscribers. CBNSat has filed cases at every level of court hierarchy in order to restore the services to our customers as soon as possible. In addition to that, the Management is exploring certain alternatives but at the same time we have to carefully assess these alternatives fully, taking into account all relevant factors. As you yourself have mentioned, “there are vested interests behind the closure as well as they being the reason that the legal proceedings are being dragged further”. Therefore it may not be prudent to disclose the plan of action the Company is going to take in the event of further delays in obtaining the MoD clearance.
Please rest assured that the Company will not at any instance be filing for bankruptcy and we will do our very best to protect the jobs of 300+ employees as far as possible. We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the bloggers and our customers of our current predicament and we give you our assurance that we will continue to fight for our rights as well as the rights of our customers to have CBNSat back on air again.
Please feel free to publish the full email on the blog.
Best Regards
Dilani Nandasiri
Manager Legal
Communiq Broadband Network (Pvt) Ltd.,
83, George R. De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 13, Sri Lanka
Tel : +94 11 460 6000 Fax : +94 11 460 6099
13 comments:
Well finally a reply from CBNSat and it is encouraging to hear that the Management is looking for alternatives to this matter. I do not think this court cases will give any positive answer for this.
I also request CBNSat management to keep the Customers informed with the developments as i believe only their pressure can give a solution to this.
I wish all the best and looking forward till the 18th for MOD clearance.
Hope on the 18th it will be a YES or NO answer without dragging this any further.
Dear CBNSat Management
Thank you very much for your detailed update. Very much appreciate being honest and upfront about what you are doing. I understand that you are not able to divulge all the info related to your plan of action, and that is perfectly fine with me. All we need to know is that you are actively pursuing ways to fight this battle against all odds. You can count on our support all the way.
And thank you for taking care of your employees at these difficult and trying time. You are setting a very good example on how to properly take care of your employees and customers at difficult times, unlike the bloody authorities who dont seem to give a damn about the peaceful citizens of this country. They are too busy robbing the citizens of their money and freedom.
Once again Thank You and wish you the very best in all your efforts.
Whenever possible, please keep us informed of the progress, as we are a pretty well organized, concerned group. And we all have one thing in common:
A CBNSAT DECORDER WITHOUT THE GREEN LIGHT!
WE ARE WITH U CBNsat
Government-controlled national broadcaster discontinues dramatic series
País/Tema: Sri Lanka
Fecha: 11 de septiembre de 2006
Fuente: Free Media Movement (FMM)
Persona:
Victimas: estación(ones) de televisión
Tipos de violaciónes: censura
Urgencia: Amenaza
(FMM/IFEX) - The following is a 10 September 2006 FMM press release:
Another television drama banned
The government-controlled Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation (SLRC) has stopped broadcasting the television drama "Sudu Kapuru Pethi", without any official justification, after its tenth episode last week. This censorship marks another blow to freedom of expression and highlights the negative impact of government control over what should be an independent public broadcaster capable of reflecting the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan society.
"Sudu Kapuru Pethi" is based on the award-winning youth-themed novel published in 2003 and produced by Atula Peries, an award winning dramatist working with SLRC as a producer. The story is set amidst the country's ongoing ethnic conflict.
Unofficially, it is said that the tele-drama was banned because of its discussion of issues related to the Tamil people. The censoring, without informing the producer, of the dialogue "Jaffna Tears is cold as tears in Hambantota" in the last episode shown on SLRC, also reflects the degree to which censorship is considered acceptable by the national broadcaster.
Re-creating and promoting tolerance of diversity is a right and the responsibility of cultural productions. The banning of the seemingly harmless "Sudu Kapuru Pethi" indicates the continuing suppression of cultural production in Sri Lanka.
FMM condemns this cultural censorship and requests that the SLRC authorities allow "Sudu Kapuru Pethi" to be broadcast.
To CBN management,
I'm thanking you for the above statement. But blog is accessed by few individuals. As I mentioned in my previous comments, why don't you organize a press conference and inform the public about this. Sending newsletters will cost you more that a press conference. Consider about the financial situation of the company as well if you are looking at alternatives at this moment. My gratitude to you all for taking care of your employees because we can live without the connection but loosing a job is a serious issue.
We are right behind you CBNsat.
We are always with you don't give up.
If Sri Lankan Government doesn't allow you do it in another country with the same staff to teach a lesson to the government.
We are with you whatever happens and its realy great to hear that CBNsat is going to take the fight to the tilt and it is realy encouraging to hear the alternative plans are afloat and we understand that they cannot be divulged.
How is our comady with SHITnet working? They must be having thousand inquiries and selling one,Damn good for them as Huluballa and Baluwardena are the dogs behind this whole issue.
hey guys, is there someway we can get contact info of 20,000+ CBNsat customers? email is enough I guess. So we'll also tell them to play with shitnet...
How's that? 20,000+ customers playing with shitnet.. ahaa haaa haaa hee heeeee hiiiiiiiiii
Mr hull, u r playing with people. Get ready for consequences. This is only a begining. more to come.
haaa haaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I think Hayleys have pulled out of the sales partnership with SHITnet,I inquired from Shri Sri Kandarjah and she said Hayleys is not selling their stuff now.
Pretty sure Hush,Because i went to a Hayleys showroom pretending to buuy one and they said they dont sell any more.I further clarified with a usual call to SHITnet and they said you cannot get it any more from Hayleys.
Actually Hayleys stopped selling ShitNet stuff soon after the crackdown on CBN and LBN. I called them to get info about two months ago and they said due to the ongoing cases against CBN and LBN, Hayleys did not want to sell any SATNet connections.
SATnet is still banned along with LBN. Remember, a seizure notice on SATnet and equipment has been issued by the magistrate. Hulla just changed the name to StarTV lanka again and keeps selling connections. (imagine what would have happened if CBNSat changed name and sold)
Hats off to Hayles.
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