DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Signature campaign on the 29th; Joint announcement by DTNA, TNPF, ITAK, TELO, PLOTE, and EPRLF Thinakaran: Satisfactory improvement in Ranil’s health condition under intensive monitoring in the ICU; possibility of appearing in court today? | Export income records 7.79% growth over the past seven months | “Developments from September; Government’s plan to begin from Jaffna” – Minister Bimal Rathnayake announces |
Thinakkural: Opposition supporters to gather in Colombo today in support of Ranil; plan to march up to the court! | “Sajith also definitely (will) face 14 days in custody!” – YouTuber who made prediction on Ranil confirms again Thamilan: Will Ranil get bail? – Hearing in the Magistrate’s Court today! Permission would be granted to attend court considering his health; doctors state | “Plot to assassinate Ranil” – Former members of Kaduwela Pradeshiya Sabha lodge a complaint at CID |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Case today | Ranil to be brought to court on medical advice | Still in the intensive care unit | Death threats from Dubai, STF protection for Dileepa Peiris Divaina: Colombo DIG remanded over accusations of helping eight people, including his wife, to mine for treasure | He had been nearby during the incident | Phone analysis reveals that he has pressured the police to release the suspects Ada: Case against former President Ranil to be re-summoned today | Ranil in intensive care unit | Unable to attend court, five-member expert committee says his health condition is unsatisfactory and he should continue to receive treatment in the intensive care unit
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Mawbima: Many parties to protest in Colombo today to support Ranil; riot police on high alert | Doctors say Ranil’s court appearance today is uncertain Dinamina: Supreme Court verdict on petition against curtailment of former presidents’ privileges to the Speaker Aruna: Opposition to appear in court today on behalf of Ranil, along with lawyers from parties | 3,000 lawyers on behalf of the former president | Tight security around the court premises Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Virakesari Signature campaign on the 29th; Joint announcement by DTNA, TNPF, ITAK, TELO, PLOTE,...