17 September 2025 | Vol. 11, #165

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Tamil Headlines

Virakesari: Postpone the evidence-gathering process” – China and Pakistan request at the informal discussion with the co-sponsoring countries | “Convey the current corruption-free projects to the international community” – President emphasises to World Bank representatives | The Electricity Board will not be privatised; government announces firmly | Massive protest rally in Geneva; call to bring Sri Lanka before the International Criminal Court

Thinakaran: “Problems due to Oluvil Port being established without proper studies; decisions on its future will be made only after new feasibility studies are conducted” – Chandrasekar | All government services in the Southern Province through GovPay | Cabinet approval to amend the Sri Lanka Press Council Act | Government decides to import Keeri Samba rice to control artificial mafias

Thinakkural: “Ministers turn into millionaires even as their salaries go to party funds! Their wealth growth is the eighth wonder of the world” – MP Kavinda Jayawardena | “Mahinda is Anura government’s target; ready to face anything” – MP Namal | Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe’s assets valued at Rs. 270 million!

Thamilan: Israeli genocide in Gaza, UN Commission of Inquiry issues firm statement | Purchase of substandard vaccines; bail granted to Keheliya and other defendants; foreign travel ban also imposed | “NPP has deceived the people” – MP Kavinda alleges insensitivity in handling the Easter Sunday attack investigation

 

 

TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: AsianMirror “The transparent nature of Sri Lanka’s present governance framework, free from corruption, should...

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