DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Bail for Ranil; Fort Magistrate grants approval citing current illness as special reason | Supporters rally for Ranil | Thanks to all who extended support – UNP representatives Thinakaran: Former President Ranil released on three surety bails; medical plea sparks debate, next hearing on October 29, protests cause traffic chaos | Law is equal to all; we will act with courage to uphold justice – President reaffirms in speech |
Thinakkural: Ranil granted bail in state financial fraud case; released on three personal bails of Rs. 5 million each, with hearing postponed to October 29 | Strong opposition to granting bail for Ranil; Attorney General’s Department presents intense argument Thamilan: Bail granted to Ranil – Fort Magistrate’s Court ruling; three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each, decision based on medical condition | Pictorial: Protesters chant (sic) ‘Anura Go Gama’ at rally against Ranil’s arrest |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail: three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each; [Ranil attends court proceedings] via Zoom from the hospital; was the letter from the university forged? CID ordered to investigate Divaina: Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail: massive crowd gathers to protest [his arrest] Ada: Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail: ordered to be released on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each
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Mawbima: Ranil Wickremesinghe released on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each: Ranil remains hospitalised Dinamina: Misappropriation of state funds amounting to Rs. 16.6 million: Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail; Ranil makes statement via Zoom Aruna: Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Tamil Guardian 16 new skeletal blocks identified at Chemmani Thinakkural, Thamilan, Virakesari SThe third...