31 January 2025 | Vol. 11, #18

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

Virakesari: “Contesting in the local government elections together is our aim” – UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala says | Mavai passes away! Funeral will be held in Maviddapuram on Sunday; political leaders, diplomats pay respect to the body

Thinakaran: Many pay respect to Mavai’s body. The funeral will be held on the 2nd at Maviddapuram. Members pay tribute by draping the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi’s flag

Thinakkural: Will the privileges of former presidents, ministers and politicians be removed?: “Action will be taken to remove those that can be removed first without changing the constitution” – Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Thamilan: Mavai passes away. People pay tearful respect to the body of senior Tamil leader Senathirajah. Funeral to be held in Maviddapuram on Sunday

Lankadeepa: Another pyramid scheme worth Rs. 30 billion: Six company heads and secretary banned from overseas travel |Contractor from the Netherlands has wasted Rs. 950 million belonging to the water board | The container issue: 22 associations from the chambers of commerce present proposals | “The Independence Day this time will be the start of a new era: Number of tri-force officers reduced by 40%; only 1,873 of the army for the parade; no armoured vehicles” – Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Chandana Abeyratne

Divaina: Misappropriation of Rs. 183 million from the Cooperative Fund: Former ministry secretary who was
arrested by the CID granted bail | “Expenses for the Independence Day reduced: No army parade vehicles; no aircrafts; number of tri-force officers reduced by 40%; three air force helicopters to carry the national flag” – Defence secretary

Ada: Social media must be banned for those under the age of 18: Social media and dating apps have become a reason for the increase in HIV infections, underage pregnancies and death by suicide – CCPSL

Mawbima: Former ministry secretary Priyantha Mayadunne granted bail |Landslides reported from four places on the Kandy-Walapane Road: Severe damage to the area due to heavy rains

Dinamina: Financial fraud amounting to Rs. 14 million: Two CEB heads sacked; additional finance manager
suspended

Aruna: A ‘pyramid-company’ has made billions while showing jobs online: 724 complaints; overseas travel ban on four heads

Anidda: Only JVP trade unions attend the president’s trade union discussion at Temple Trees