DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Suresh Sallay arrested based on conclusive evidence; no surprise that Mahinda’s associates are panicking” – Minister Sunil Handunnetti | “Fuel prices will not decrease immediately” – Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka | “Conduct provincial council elections if you can” – The opposition leader challenges the government to test public support Thinakaran: The CID accelerates measures to arrest Basil [Rajapaksa] following a decisive legal rejection by the court | Photograph: Ministers Harshana Nanayakkara and Chandrasekaran in discussions with the relatives of the enforced disappeared | US-Iran talks commence in Switzerland: Special technical expert groups appointed to negotiate the terms of the final agreement |
Thinakkural: Recoveries in Chemmani surge past 400: Nine skeletons found inside a single pit; 10 to 15 skeletons discovered daily, triggering severe shock in the Tamil community | “Harini fears Tilvin” – SJB MP Mujibur Rahman | India prepared to construct land bridge, awaits clearance from Sri Lanka | “No information on the fate of 15 skeletons excavated in Chemmani in 1999, the records are also missing” – Justice Minister Harshana Thamilan: “Intelligence apparatus will not collapse due to Sallay’s arrest; those facing impending arrest are plotting a conspiracy” – Criticism from Minister Sunil | An IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka | Dengue outbreak could worsen: Health authorities issue urgent warning | “The president’s humanitarian intervention essential in the Sallay issue” – The Global Sri Lankan Forum urges |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: “Sudden reductions not possible: Fuel price benefit after August? The QR code system to continue” – Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka | Rs. 4.5 million spent: The animal census report on the way; still not submitted to the ministry Divaina: O son who made our country proud while defeating world champions, this salute is for you: [Rumesh Tharanga] receives a warm welcome at the airport | A smuggler who siphoned over Rs. 210 billion worth of dollars out of the country remanded: Assistance also received from bank officials and police personnel; smuggling operation conducted by opening 36 accounts across 13 banks | 11,790 high achievers with nine ‘A’ passes at the O/Ls; 7,419 fail all subjects; the results of 314 individuals invalidated; the cup for the highest number of passes to the South; six children from the Watareka detention school pass the examination; apply online before July 8 for the recorrection of results
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Dinamina: Large-scale racket siphoning dollars out of the country: The mastermind arrested; seven more sought for arrest; USD 800 million siphoned out within three years Aruna: Rs. 210 billion siphoned out of the country under the guise of importing goods; all 36 accounts opened using the names of drug addicts; the mastermind apprehended |