DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: No change in interest rates: inflation to remain at 8 per cent until early 2027, predicts Central Bank | Case against Ranil, Saman Ekanayake postponed to November 11: steps taken to obtain attorney general’s advice Thinakaran: Inflation expected to decrease to 5 per cent and move toward stable target in 2027: key decisions taken considering international politics and climate change | “Country will be created to protect children, the treasures of the nation” – President | “Nation’s progress is reflected in the smiles of children” – Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj |
Thinakkural: This newspaper was unavailable at the time of publishing FrontPage Thamilan: Global food crisis threatens world following energy and fertiliser shortages: Indian Minister S. Jaishankar warns situation will worsen in coming months | World Bank provides USD 110 million financial assistance to restore roads | Contempt of court complaint fixed for inquiry on October 7 | Case against Ranil Wickremesinghe adjourned |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The Coal Commission calls for explanations from 18 individuals; given time until October 9; the final report to be handed over to the president at the end of this month | The Airbus transaction: Kapila’s spouse cannot be brought to court: Aravinda’s Rs. 40 million bail forfeited Divaina: Namal granted bail for the Airbus case lodged by the CID; back to prison from two other court cases; overseas travel banned; advised not to influence witnesses
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Dinamina: The construction of roads damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah: The World Bank provides Rs. 36.3 billion in aid Aruna: “The 8% inflation to prevail until March; the room for increase was controlled” – The Central Bank governor |