DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “We will hold talks with the US; alternative measures [to be taken] if they are not successful; India is committed towards helping Sri Lanka” – The government [Anil Jayantha] comments on the 44% [US] tariff | Photograph: Indian Prime Minister Modi pays homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Thinakaran: “The impact of the new tariff policy of the US; the government is investigating alternative means” – Anil Jayantha | “Prime Minister Modi’s visit is a great honour for the country” – Tilvin Silva | “The public hospital system to be digitalised soon” – [Nalinda Jayatissa] |
Thinakkural: “One million jobs to be affected due to the tariff imposed on Sri Lanka by Trump; there will be an economic tsunami if the apparel industry declines; the government has not realised the danger [yet]” – Sajith | President Anura and Indian Prime Minister Modi pay homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Thamilan: “What was the agreement signed with India? Explain it to the public” – Sarath Weerasekera | Photograph: Indian Prime Minister Modi pays homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The impact of Trump’s tariffs: India comes to Sri Lanka’s aid — Seven MoUs signed between the two countries, especially on defense and energy, with a guarantee from PM Modi | The Anuradhapura airport turns into an international airport for a day for Modi’s return; an extraordinary gazette issued Divaina: “The benefits of Sampur [the power plant] in Trincomalee will reach the people” – Indian PM Modi at the joint press conference; the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Gujarat to be exhibited in Sri Lanka for the public’s veneration; India offers relief through reduced interest rates in debt restructuring; 10,000 homes for the Tamil people, Rs. 2.4 billion for digitalisation; 5,000 solar panels to be provided to religious sites | 16 billion worth of drugs belonging to three [drug dealers], including Kosgoda Sujee, seized in the southern sea; the biggest drug haul ever seized in the country’s [recent] history Ada: The Indian PM’s visit to Sri Lanka: Seven MoUs signed | Money laundering in the import licensing process for electric vehicles? – The auditor general reveals a large-scale misuse of funds at the COPA meeting | Kosgoda Sujee’s Rs. 10 billion drug deal; seven fisherfolk detained and questioned; the largest drug haul in recent history – 862 kg |
Mawbima: 862 kg of ice and heroin worth over 17 billion seized; suspicions that a powerful drug dealer from the South brought them in | Investigations after a youth’s death: the Welikada OIC removed; two suspended Dinamina: Modi’s visit brings many benefits to Sri Lanka; seven agreements signed; many projects launched; the construction of the Sampur power plant begins; the Mahawa-Anuradhapura railway line inaugurated Aruna: “I believe that the Sri Lankan government will commit to fully implementing the Constitution and holding Provincial Council elections” – Indian PM Narendra Modi Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Ceylon Today “One million jobs to be affected due to the tariff imposed on...