DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Let’s defeat the constitutional dictatorship”: Opposition parties hold joint press conference; call for the protection of democracy and the Constitution Thinakaran: “Negative statements of condemnation and press conferences expressing opposition: Acting in violation of a court order is tantamount to contempt” – The NPP Lawyers’ Association warns | “The government will never interfere in court proceedings; the YouTuber could have revealed Ranil’s arrest based on speculation” – Nalinda Jayatissa | Special security for Ranil at the intensive care unit | Investigation reports on Lasantha [Wickrematunge] and Keith Noyahr handed over to the attorney general! Indictments to be filed soon against those involved |
Thinakkural: A coffin is ready for the burial of democracy through political revenge” – Opposition parties jointly call to be united to save the country | High security provided for Ranil | The excavation of the Chemmani mass grave resumes today | Four former presidents are being targeted; who is next? Thamilan: Opposition parties collectively support Ranil! Announce, “Let’s defeat the constitutional dictatorship” |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Opposition parties unite in support of Ranil | The substandard medicines case: “Let the court know the fate of those who used the vaccines” – Maligakanda Magistrate Divaina: The latest shooting is from Boralesgamuwa: “The deceased youth was not involved in any crime” – The police Ada: The postal strike ends | The opposition unites on behalf of Ranil
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Mawbima: The opposition unites on behalf of Ranil; condemns the repression of opponents Dinamina: List of Ranil’s travel expenses unveiled in court Aruna: Ranil may not be able to be present in court; “There will be many complications if the dehydration is not treated” – The deputy director of the Colombo National Hospital Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Virakesari “Ranil should have been arrested 40 years ago; Sumanthiran’s statement is also concerning”...