DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Government warns regarding bill to protect state from terrorism; Prevention of Terrorism Act may have to be brought back [— Nalinda] | Olivia Chow triumphs again as Toronto Mayor; Patrick Brown wins as Brampton Mayor; Tamil candidates Neethan Shan, Parthi Kandavel, and Ranjith Bharanivasagam secure victories Thinakaran: Another depression in the Bay of Bengal; 15,000 people affected; accommodated in 13 relief camps | Cyclone Arnab to cross Indian coast via Andhra today, states Department of Meteorology | Mahanayake theras have not requested the release of Ven. Gnanasara Thera — Nalinda Jayatissa |
Thinakkural: Do not raise doubts over Indian assistance in Anuradhapura Sacred City development; must reflect on where the Buddha came from and where the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from, Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa states | Thousands affected across the country due to adverse weather; over 300 houses damaged; more than 500 sheltered in 13 camps Thamilan: Risk of losing international tax concessions due to new counter-terrorism bill, Joint Apparel Association Forum points out; urges swift amendments to the bill |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Airbus transaction: cases filed against four, including Namal: three-judge bench appointed for trial; 24 indictments filed; 59 witnesses listed; Shamindra Rajapaksa and Kapila Chandrasena’s spouse among them Divaina: Achini called and informed [me] to come to the hotel on the road to ‘Death’: Kajja and the two children taken away by mastermind of the murder; Kajja reveals information on numerous murders; provided full support to Backhoe Saman while maintaining relations with Kajja
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Dinamina: The Airbus transaction case: 24 charges: 59 witnesses: Indictments filed against Namal | Warrants issued for Basil once again | Arnab heads to India: 14,485 families across 16 districts affected; severe lightning in Ampara and Batticaloa | 38 reservoirs spill over Aruna: A plan to murder police officers and political VIPs; suspects identified – Terrorism Investigation Division informs court |