5 October 2026 | Vol. 12, #180

 

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

 

Tamil Headlines

Virakesari: “Sri Lanka facing international crises due to the government’s unclear diplomatic policies” – Criticism from Opposition MP Nalin Bandara | The court orders Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to be remanded until today | Release Anojan on clemency and humanitarian grounds: The Federation of Hindu Organisations to stage fast in Colombo

Thinakaran: Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to be produced before the Court of Appeal today | Thundershowers expected across multiple regions today: The monsoon deluge affects 50,986 families, the death toll rises to four | A high-level delegation departs for Saudi Arabia today to intervene in Sivarasa Anojan’s case| Narcotics sold under the guise of pharmaceutical drugs: “Alarming information received” – Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala confirms

Thinakkural: This newspaper was unavailable at the time of publishing FrontPage

Thamilan: Nine Indian fishers arrested along with trawler for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters | A high-level delegation departs for Saudi Arabia today to intervene in Sivarasa Anojan’s case | The Magistrate’s Court orders Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to be remanded until today | The congress urges action on war-footing against Sri Lanka over fisher arrests: The TNCC leader

Sinhala Headlines

Lankadeepa: Iran’s request rejected by Sri Lanka: “No fuel or food will be given to the stranded ships” – Disclosure by the foreign minister | Had been staying at a monastery in Thiniyawala: Warrants from three courts; Ven. Gnanasara Thera remanded; ordered to be produced before the Court of Appeal today, the High Court tomorrow, and the Magistrate’s Court the day after tomorrow

Divaina: Loku Pati’s plans foiled due to tip received by Olugala: Five lives saved after attempted assassination by shooting and bombing; two underworld contract killers who tried to escape by shooting at the police caught with weapons; plot goes awry day-before-yesterday, an elderly father was shot at dawn yesterday

Dinamina: Loku Pati’s plans foiled due to tip received by Olugala: Five lives saved after attempted assassination by shooting and bombing; two underworld contract killers who tried to escape by shooting at the police caught with weapons; plot goes awry day-before-yesterday, an elderly father was shot at dawn yesterda

Aruna: A police unit requested for senior citizens – The Human Rights Commission writes to the inspector general of police (IGP)

TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: Thinakaran Hindu organisations launch fast and signature drive seeking clemency for Anojan Virakesari, Thramilan...

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