DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Controversy over airspace permission issue; India grants permission for aid request to Sri Lanka; Pakistan alleges delay | Pictorial: Many people died due to landslides in the Badulla District caused by the natural disaster. Indian rescue teams engaged in rescue operations in one of the landslide areas Thinakaran: International community supports government’s effort to [help the] country recover; Many countries including USA, Britain, India, Pakistan and China provide assistance; Civil societies also in the field | Crack in Kotmale Dam; Those who spread false information will be punished by law – President | A/L Examinations postponed to December are put off again | Cabinet approval to expedite relief; Additional funds also released |
Thinakkural: Inaccessibility to many areas; A huge challenge for rescue operations! Over 200 roads severely damaged; Lack of accurate information on those buried in the soil is also a major problem | Are reservoirs the cause of the Upcountry (Malaiyagam) disasters? The Mahaweli Development Authority denies Thamilan: Death toll feared to exceed 1,000? Corpses are found while digging [the soil] |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: 300,000 children have been affected by the disaster – A revelation from the UNICEF Divaina: “We are forever indebted to you who toiled to quell our hunger” – Villagers on the Air Force pilot that died; “Before he left, my husband told me that many people have been affected by the floods and are in despair, we will distribute food and come; you stay safe with our son” – Wife of Air Force pilot who passed away; “my son loved both his family and his duty” – Mother of the pilot Mawbima: Orders given to forcefully evacuate those affected from risky areas, even if they refuse – President orders police | “Places that experienced landslides could be activated by the slightest rain” – Prof. Atula Senaratne | Death toll passes 410: 336 missing
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Dinamina: Humanitarian aid worth Rs. 1.92 billion from several countries to help recover from the disaster | World leaders express support for Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake receives calls and messages Aruna: A 39 [train] power sets trapped due to floods; disruptions to office trains – Railway Station Masters’ Union Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |