DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Bail for five people, including the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairperson; Court verdict in the case of removing the archaeological signboard in Valaichchenai | Protest against Tilvin in London: Tamil diaspora’s displeasure? Wimal Weerawansa raises doubt | Dhammika Perera as Chairperson of SriLankan Airlines; Government denies Thinakaran: “Erratic weather; Emergency arrangements to face disasters” – Nalinda Jayatissa; 10 people killed so far due to floods and landslides | A Parliament staff member was not subjected to sexual abuse; Confirmed in the investigation report | “More funding for education this time than in the past; Challenges will be overcome, and goals will be fulfilled” – PM |
Thinakkural: Archaeological signboards for two temples in Batticaloa; Officials withdrew due to strong public opposition; Their efforts also failed because the public strongly clashed with the police | “It was you who divided on ethnic and religious lines” – MP Mano Ganesan states Thamilan: “Control the Tiger cub Shanakiyan; the LTTE movement cannot be commemorated!” – Gnanasara Thera’s public statement | Bail for five people, including the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairperson; Court verdict in the case of removing the archaeological signboard |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Several districts at flood risk: rain exceeding 150 mm; red warnings for landslides issued to 12 districts – Irrigation Department warns Divaina: Removing archaeological boards: Valaichchenai chairperson and group that surrendered to court granted bail Mawbima: Favouring one institution when selecting training institutes: Former chair of SLBFE remanded | Removing archaeological nameboards in Batticaloa: Rs. 500,000 bail granted for the Pradeshiya Sabha chairperson and deputy chairperson who surrendered
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Dinamina: Export income for the first 10 months exceeds USD 14.4 billion Aruna: No matter what is said verbally, the court will only consider written facts: judge tells CIABOC while remanding the former chair of SLBFE Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |