DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Trump’s deadline expires today; Iran continues to reject calls for talks as regional tensions escalate | Sallay files a writ petition in the Court of Appeal | Special Wednesday holiday cancelled from tomorrow | Head of the intelligence division of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps killed; Israel claims responsibility for the attack Thinakaran: Middle East crisis drives up fuel prices; special allowance arranged to support fisherfolk livelihoods after discussions with the President – Minister Chandrasekar | Health Minister provides assurance; GMOA suspends strike | WTI-grade crude oil from the United States arrives in the country in May; national fuel requirement guaranteed, says CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumara | Red alert issued for 20 districts due to lightning strikes | Special Wednesday holiday cancelled from the 8th – Commissioner General of Essential Services announces |
Thinakkural: Over 300 individuals trained in ISIS camps for suicide attacks could pose a threat to the country; if not identified, another attack similar to the Easter Sunday bombings may occur, warns Gammanpila | Unannounced power cuts and water cuts already in effect in the country – opposition claims | In frustration over defeat, Trump launches US attacks, causing large-scale destruction in Iran Thamilan: Iran launches intense attacks in Israel and Gulf countries; Tehran rejects Trump’s request and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz | Food prices have increased; snack prices have decreased | President instructs to hold discussions with health sector trade unions; Health Minister to meet them the day after tomorrow | Easter Sunday attack to be debated in Parliament on Thursday; decision by the Committee on Parliamentary Business | Cooking gas prices increased |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: [Ishara] Sewwandi’s birthday cake poisoned? [cake] sent to the government analyst; a report from the police to the court Divaina: 6.1 million families fall straight from the frying pan and into the fire as gas prices soar: Koththu and rice increased by Rs. 20; highest gas usage in Colombo, lowest in Monaragala; significant hike in prices this time
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Dinamina: “Wednesday holiday cancelled: schools, offices and courts operational from tomorrow as usual” – Commissioner General of Essential Services states Aruna: 60,000 homeless people in severe food crisis with price hike in food items; alms given for merit also reduced Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |