DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Adverse weather affects thousands; Puttalam town submerged, 489 families housed in temporary shelters | No CCTV footage recorded at Aravinda’s residence; seized laptop and documents under investigation, statements from six witnesses recorded | Rs. 9.8 million fraud at the Department of Immigration and Emigration; senior official arrested
Thinakaran: Heavy rain across the country; red alert issued – 3,475 people affected | National Heroes’ Day to be celebrated under the patronage of the President | USD 6.6 million stolen by cybercriminals frozen in Oman | Technical Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration arrested |
Thinakkural: Students seize Basil’s controversial mansion in Malwana | Buddhasasana Ministry enters the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna, built with Indian government funding – MP Gajendrakumar alleges it is a racist act by the government | Jaffna Municipal Council condemns Cabinet approval concerning the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre | Adverse weather continues; over 5,000 people affected, rescue teams on standby
Thamilan: People affected by heavy rainfall; thousands displaced, essential services disrupted | Objection against Yoshitha rejected; High Court hearing to continue on May 22 | Plot to transfer USD 6.6 million in Oman; reports indicate the funds were fraudulently obtained from an Asian country |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The incident of the Grade 5 scholarship exam question papers being leaked: Former NIE director sentenced to six years in prison for contempt of court; a fine of Rs. 3 million as well
Divaina: Police investigations reveal that it was Gampaha Osman who gave the pistol for Sanjeewa’s murder; the court grants the CCD permission to detain Osman for 72 hours for questioning
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Dinamina: Highest rainfall in Puttalam: exceeds 250 mm; reservoirs still spilling; 3,475 people affected; the Attanagalu Oya overflows; many areas under water; the Air Force on standby for an emergency situation
Aruna: The incident of the Grade 5 scholarship exam question papers being leaked: Former NIE director sentenced to six years in prison; fined Rs. 3 million as well; the accused charged with contempt of court |