March 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026
This week’s memes
March 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Commencement of excavations in Kurukkalmadam, Batticaloa
How did TV channels cover the commencement of excavations in Kurukkalmaddam, Batticaloa?
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Mar.29 – Apr.5
Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to five main stories. The five stories were on the: (i) allegations of corruption against Minister of Energy...
March 23, 2026 – March 29, 2026
This week’s memes
March 23, 2026 – March 29, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Polar press positions on Provincial Councils (PCs)
Newspapers feature polarised positions on the NPP’s delay on holding the PC elections, and the role of provincial governors.
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Mar.23 – Mar.29
Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week, the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to four main stories. The four stories were on the: (i) war in the Middle East and its impact on Sri Lanka,...
March 9, 2026 – March 22, 2026
This week’s memes
March 9, 2026 – March 22, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Delay in publishing the schedule of auspicious times for the Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Newspapers diverge on how Sri Lanka was portrayed through the rescue of the Iranian ship.
Iranian ship rescue: Commended for rescue, confronted by past violations
Newspapers diverge on how Sri Lanka was portrayed through the rescue of the Iranian ship.
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Mar.9 – Mar.22
Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past two weeks the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to four main stories. The four stories were on the: (i) shortage of fuel and the reintroduction of the...
March 2, 2026 – March 8, 2026
This week’s memes
March 2, 2026 – March 8, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Sallay’s arrest via sister publications: Cleaning house or covering tracks?
Sister publications diverge on the intention behind Sallay’s arrest
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Mar.2 – Mar.8
Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to five main stories. The five stories were on the: (i) US-Israeli air and missile strike on Iran and its...
Government’s engagement with India and China: Signalling shift or strategic continuity?
Newspapers diverge on the shifts in signalling through Tilvin Silva’s visit to India.
February 26, 2026 – March 3, 2026
This week’s memes
February 26, 2026 – March 3, 2026
This week’s cartoons
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