DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “The Chemmani mass grave is the threshold of genocide; subject Somaratne to an international investigation to uncover the truth” – MP Sritharan urges | Bishop Anton Ranjith appointed as the new bishop of Jaffna | Photograph: A protest held in front of the Bandarawaniyan Square in Vavuniya yesterday (29th) against the removal of the mayor of the Vavuniya Municipal Council by the Northern Province governor Thinakaran: Jaffna, Batticaloa, and Hatton: The government plans to revitalise the localities as heritage cities under a Rs. 2,500 million project | A temporary structure to replace the collapsed bridge in Batticaloa town: The minister orders its immediate reconstruction | Direct complaints to the inspector general of police: The revamped “Tell IGP” online portal now operational | Dengue cases cross 53,000, 31 deaths recorded so far |
Thinakkural: “With multiple witnesses already killed, Somaratne knows the Chemmani masterminds; the government must direct attention to this matter” – MP Srineshan | “Several ministers are millionaires; investigation must be conducted” – Rajitha [Senaratne] | A new bishop appointed to Jaffna | “No information on 23 persons, including my older brother, apprehended by the military via informant” – A sister’s struggle in searching for her sibling since 1996 Thamilan: Dengue threat at peak level: 124 medical officer of health (MOH) divisions declared high-risk zones within 25 weeks | Action is needed to protect judicial independence, urges the Bar Association of Sri Lanka | The Vatican appoints Anton as the new bishop of the Jaffna Diocese | “Purchase the paddy affected by microbes at a fair price!” – Farmers request the government |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: 400,000 families removed from the Aswesuma beneficiaries’ list: Most are those who became impoverished due to the 2022 crisis Divaina: Millions extorted to ensure Harak Kata’s comfort: The bribery commission casts the net to capture many powerful individuals, including politicians, lawyers and CID officers
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Dinamina: The City Branding concept: 2,500 million allocated to develop cities; plans to develop 10 cities and 25 small cities | The police eye those who accepted money from Harak Kata: Politicians, lawyers and senior police officers have accepted millions Aruna: The businesses of domestic Ayurveda product manufacturers at risk due to the delay in licences: “Paying bank loans and salaries is also a challenge” – The manufacturers say; “Two to three months will be required to issue the remaining licences” – The commissioner general of Ayurveda |