DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “United contest in provincial council elections” – MP Ajith P. Perera comments on the stance of UNP and SJB | Pictorial: Canadian PM celebrates Diwali Thinakaran: Prompt solution to delays in degree programs; President gives assurance to representatives of the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations | “The death penalty is the only solution to eradicate drugs; enforce it temporarily,” says Professor Prathiba Mahanamahewa | One dead, 585 affected due to bad weather | Pictorial: National government Diwali festival held in Hatton |
Thinakkural: “Where did the USD 6 billion which was borrowed for the development of the country go? It remains a big mystery” – Minister Ananda Wijepala | Central Bank Governor receives a prestigious award | Illegal assets? Ban within 30 days! New investigation unit takes action Thamilan: Leaders preparing for provincial elections! Former MPs eyeing Chief Minister positions | Landslide warnings issued for several areas |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: [Ishara Sewwandi] has aided the murder of Sanjeewa due to her intention of going to Europe: she has also stayed in two houses in Jaffna: has cried out of fear when she was on the boat; although she aided the murder of Sanjeewa, she has not taken a payment Divaina: “The PCID mission to seize hidden asset irregularities commences” – IGP Mawbima: Who owns the two accounts through which transactions amounting to more than Rs. 10 billion were made? Illegal Assets Investigation Division questions | 73 devices that measure rainfall across the country are not working – Audit reveals
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Dinamina: “USD 6 billion taken for projects, nowhere to be found” – Ananda Wijepala | Heavy rains to continue today: three deaths; 600 affected in four districts: landslide warnings for 44 divisional secretariats: Maha Oya and Deduru Oya at flood risk; sluice gates of many reservoirs opened | 18 train journeys cancelled on the upcountry line Aruna: “Go get it done by anyone you want” – PC goes home after giving OIC attitude: PC had been watching videos while neglecting duties Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Ada Derana “Closure of schools should not be permitted” – Sajith Premadasa Thinakkural, Virakesari,...