Dear Respected Readers, Viewers, and Truth-Loving Citizens,
Today, October 18th, is a proud day as HariDeshaya.lk marks its first anniversary—an independent investigative media platform established with the supreme ambition of venturing beyond mere information reporting in the contemporary journalism sphere, to investigate and expose the truth.
One year ago, we accepted the historic challenge of clearly revealing to the public the corruption, injustice, and abuses of authority entrenched in the political, administrative, social, and economic sectors, refusing to allow them to be suppressed.
The Arduous Path We Traversed and the Challenges Overcome:
Independent investigative journalism is not a path paved with roses. The challenges we faced over the past 365 days while questioning power, fraud, and injustice have been substantial:
An Unwavering Stance Amidst Pressure and Censorship: When exposing the irregularities and hidden secrets of the powerful, the various pressures and threats directed at us from multiple parties did not deter us. We demonstrated the unyielding courage to stand up for the rights of the people without bowing to any arbitrary force.
The Discipline of Subjecting Truth to Rigorous Scrutiny: While the digital media space chased clickbait, false propaganda, and instant popularity, we completely rejected that trend. Adhering to the academic traditions of journalism, we continuously upheld the ethic of subjecting all data and facts to stringent verification and analyzing only the truth, devoid of any bias.
Limitless Dedication Amidst Limited Resources: Without significant financial or political patronage, and operating as an independent team maximizing our limited technological resources, we succeeded in delivering deep investigative reporting to the public—reporting that could challenge even large-scale mainstream media networks.Our Unshakable Foundation — The Triad of Core Values:
The media practice of ‘Hari Deshaya’ is consistently governed by the fundamental ethical values we are sworn to:
Truthfulness (Veritas): Presenting reality in its complex nature, without concealing information.
Transparency (Transparentia): Fostering public trust by keeping the revealed truth and sources open to the people, free from any hidden agendas.
Accountability (Accountabilitas): The pledge that media power is utilized solely to ensure social good and safeguard the rights of the people.You — Our True Strength:
The true existence of an investigative media outlet is determined by the intelligent critique of its readers. To the discerning public who read our revelations, shared them within society, and offered us ethical support and constructive criticism—you were our strength. It is your unquenchable thirst for the truth that breathed life into our mission of creating active, conscious citizens who question the actions of those in power.
Our Pledge for the Second Year:
Stepping into its second year, HariDeshaya.lk will further expand its media role through deeper investigations, visual reporting, and data analysis.
We will constantly remember our motto: “Veritas Non Potest Latere — The truth cannot be hidden!”
Let us move forward unwaveringly for the truth, against injustice, and for a democratic society.
Our heartfelt respect goes out to you who have joined hands with us on the path of truth!
The mission continues onward…
Editorial Board and Management,
HariDeshaya.lk (October 18)