17 January 2025 | Vol. 11, #8

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Sinhala Headlines

 

Lankadeepa: Advanced level paper marking centre shut down after teachers arrive in dresses; police deployed to manage tensions; “We had informed teachers they must wear saree” – Commissioner General of Examinations

Divaina: ‘Podi Lassie’, who fled to India after being granted bail, arrested in Mumbai | Shooting near Mannar Magistrate’s Court: two dead, two critically injured

Ada: Two fatalities in shooting outside Mannar Magistrate’s Court

Mawbima: ‘Podi Lassie’ apprehended in India after avoiding court | A hail of bullets outside Mannar Magistrate’s Court: two killed, two critically injured

Dinamina: USD 3.7 billion secured for the oil refinery in Hambantota: A significant investment from China; agreement signed between Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry
and Sinopec | “China will support the government’s ‘A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life’ programme” – Chinese premier assures President Anura

Aruna: Two shootings yesterday: Two killed near Mannar Magistrate’s Court; one narrowly escapes death in a shooting near a Kalubowila school

Anidda: Sri Lanka backs China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative; affirms Taiwan as part of China

 

SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: Siyatha News China to support the government’s ‘A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life’...

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