DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Allocation of Rs. 100 billion to provide relief for three months; President’s announcement. Assistance for fisherfolk, farmers, and Aswesuma beneficiaries | Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairperson arrested; remanded until April 17 | Sarath Kongahage and another individual arrested; remanded until April 17 Thinakaran: “Rs. 100 billion allocated to provide relief to the people” – President states in parliament | Pettah bus stand to be opened today |
Thinakkural: Rs. 100 billion to provide relief for those affected by the national crisis! Assistance will be provided for a period of three months – says the President | Great exploitation in fuel; is there a Rs. 165 tax per litre? | ‘Entire Iran will be destroyed tonight’; Attack on Kharg Island before the deadline | Permission denied to meet IMF; Sajith deeply frustrated Thamilan: Relief for the economic crisis; relief assistance for a period of 3 months! President Anura Kumara [Dissanayake] announces in the House; Special relief for fishing, agriculture, and small tea estates; Rs. 100 billion to provide relief for affected parties | Special transport services for the New Year |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Six employees of the Rupavahini Corporation have been taken for Keheliya Rambukwella’s work: Rs. 3.3 million paid for Defender at the house — CIABOC tells Court; Former Chair Kongahage and former Director General Devapriya remanded Divaina: President unveils in parliament a Rs. 100 billion three-month relief package for the public amidst crises
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Dinamina: President announces Rs. 100 billion relief package: Rs. 17,500 allowance increased to Rs. 25,000, Rs. 10,000 allowance increased to Rs. 15,000, additional crop subsidy Rs. 18,000, Rs. 5,000 allowance increased to Rs. 7,500 Aruna: Police prohibited from collecting contributions for New Year celebrations: do not accept gifts of thanks or vouchers; no New Year parties supported by shop-owners – IGP issues circular Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |