21 January 2025 | Vol. 11, #10

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

Virakesari: Development projects by India were initiated during our regime – Udaya Gammanpila strongly criticises | The [UNHRC] report on Sri Lanka to be published on March 3

Thinakaran: (Will utilise) proper legal procedures to catch thieves – President | Rice shortage will not occur again in the country – President Anura assures | Minister travels in train to understand the shortcomings faced by the passengers

Thinakkural: Is Anura removing Mahinda [Rajapaksa] from the house? | Privileges of former presidents will be removed; Bill to be presented to parliament – Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala | The North and East to India and the Southern Province to China – Frontline Socialist Party

Thamilan: [National] Police Commission: A puzzle that is unfathomable – President states in Horana | Minister Bimal examines train service

Lankadeepa: The official residence at Wijerama: “Inform me in writing, I will go” – Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa issues statement | No show for the corruption case: specialist doctor sent to JMO (sic) for the condition to be diagnosed – Court orders the CID

Divaina: CBSL reveals 21 banned pyramid schemes that have violated the Banking Act

Ada: 23,000 people affected by the adverse weather: 1,000 acres flooded due to a bank of the river Gal Oya being destroyed; death of an individual also reported; heavy rains to continue in some areas today as well

Mawbima: Cases to be filed against several big shots in the coming 10 days | Katunayake Airport in pandemonium because of birds; three hospitalised after a shot fired at a flock of birds went off (near officers’ vehicle); the vehicle also catches fire

Dinamina: 21 companies running pyramid schemes, banned; CBSL takes action; the list also published

Aruna: Daily poultry sales have gone down by 100 tons; farmers in a tough spot due to the egg and meat tax

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