DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: New resolution in September; UK high commissioner tells Sumanthiran that core group of countries has taken steps | “China is ready to cooperate with Sri Lanka” – Chinese foreign minister announces during the meeting with Tilvin Silva Thinakaran: Opposition within the party to Sajith who has become the father of defeat; some who have joined hands in local councils are also trying to cover up the thefts | “Colombo will be transformed into a developed city” – CMC mayor |
Thinakkural: Core group of countries on Sri Lanka expresses displeasure over human rights, accountability, reconciliation and governance | “600 bodies buried across Chemmani area; should be investigated” – Ravikaran | Trump warns Khamenei to surrender, Ali-Khamenei responds by saying “War has begun”! U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier also rushes to Middle East Thamilan: Don’t hoard fuel! Government makes urgent appeal; announces that it has stockpile | “War begins; no room for compromise” – Iranian Leader Ali-Khamenei |“Injustice to Muslims by the government” – Dayasiri alleges in parliament |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Illegal earnings worth Rs. 90 million: the Keheliya family owns 40 bank accounts – CIABOC informs the court; Keheliya, his wife and daughter in remand custody unable to meet the conditions even though bail had been granted; “The money came from the gem business; taxes were also paid to the government” – Defense attorney states | “Do not cross the red line: surrender immediately” – Trump tells Iran | USD 1 million loss after a UN research ship was turned away? Divaina: 30 U.S. fighter jets sent to Europe: Even though there is no agreement among the advisors, Trump is prepared to join the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities; Trump demands “unconditional surrender” from Iran; “There is no mercy for Zionism” – Supreme Leader of Iran; 244 Iranians killed in Israeli attacks; 188 wounded | Investigations to take over illegal assets of 26 including politicians | Power established amidst collisions: five for the NPP, six for the SJB and one for the CWC; power in the Kolonnawa UC to the NPP with the support of SJB member; SJB member escorted out with police protection Ada: Keheliya, his wife and his daughter, who were arrested for money laundering, remanded; put in remand custody after being unable to meet the conditions even though bail had been granted |
Mawbima: Keheliya and family remanded after not being able to meet the conditions of bail; they were arrested by the CIABOC for the misuse of state funds | Debate on the Israel-Iran war halted due to MP Ajith P. Perera’s absence in parliament at the time; “Could not make it to parliament due to a road accident” – Perera states | “I condemn the G7 communiqué that protects Israel” – Wickremesinghe states in Russia Dinamina: Rs. 97.35 million illegally earned: Keheliya, wife and daughter remanded | A hypersonic missile attack on Israel: Trump demands “unconditional surrender” from Iran; “Iran will not surrender in any way” – Supreme Leader of Iran Aruna: Keheliya’s whole family remanded following failure to meet bail conditions Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Facebook New resolution in September; UK high commissioner tells Sumanthiran that core group of...