DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “There is no government interference in the local government elections”; the election commissioner general’s announcement regarding the date determination: “Time will be given for campaigning” he says Thinakaran: The danger occurring to Sri Lankan girls by AI technology: Increased number of complaints to the National Child Protection Authority |
Thinakkural: What is the status of the local government elections in the North and East? The U.S. is interested in knowing Thamilan: Prison officer shot dead! Terror in Akmeemana |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Embassies also compete for ministerial houses: one bungalow given to the CIABOC as well; requests made to use the houses as university hostels | Boossa former prisons chief shot and killed by two men who arrived on a motorcycle while he was gardening Divaina: Former superintendent of the Boossa Prison murdered Ada: Former assistant superintendent of the Boossa Prison shot and murdered at home |
Mawbima: Former superintendent of the Boossa Prison shot and killed in Akmeemana; had received threats from ‘Podi Lassi’ | [Female] Grama niladhari officers also seek protection: to launch a trade union action tonight Dinamina: Salary hike for government employees to be given from April 10: Circular to be issued before March 28; minimum salary increased to Rs. 40,000 | Suspect in the murder of ‘Kajja’ arrested while attempting to flee the country Aruna: The incident of abuse of a doctor from Anuradhapura: The suspect came to court with a hunched back; magistrate tells him to stand up straight | “I have fled the army; I will slit your throat if you scream” – Doctor quotes the suspect Anidda: Cabinet approval granted to employ 15,341 in government service |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: The Island “An attempt to divide and annihilate the Tamils” – Acting Chairperson Sivagnanam...