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Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Political and religious leaders involved in the Thaiyiddy protest arrested; Large numbers of police deployed; Those arrested released on bail | “I will fulfil the responsibility of building the economy; the country can only progress if we act with firm determination” – says the President Thinakaran: Thaiyiddy Vihara issue; Bail granted yesterday for all five arrested during the protest | International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide USD 206 million in emergency assistance | Higher education opportunities in Tamil Nadu for Hill Country (Malaiyaha) students | “We will move forward by fulfilling our responsibilities without backing down in challenging times” – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
Thinakkural: Police high-handedness during peaceful Thaiyiddy protest! Religious leader and politicians arrested by force; attempts to assault reported | “I will kill you” — Government MP and group threaten and assault police officer Thamilan: Ruling party MP suddenly assaults! Injured police officer hospitalised; Controversy erupted over cannabis cultivation issue | High-level Chinese representative to arrive in Colombo tomorrow |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Cyclone Ditwah to deepen economic crisis, raise inflation and food costs, cut growth to 2.9% — IMF’s latest report | “So you’re the one I was looking for”: Constable hospitalised after alleged assault by NPP MP; “Why did you say my name in parliament? The constable tried to hit me” – MP Pathma Kumara Divaina: Some have become billionaires through close ties with drug traffickers: Narcotics Unit to be purged, all officers’ assets subjected to investigation, confidential information leaked to traffickers and official computer systems were tampered with Mawbima: A police officer hospitalised after alleged assault by NPP MP of Suriyakanda; “The OIC of Suriyakanda violated my privileges” – MP Pathma Kumara | “Distribute the Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 before 31st” – President
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Dinamina: USD 206 million in financial aid from the IMF Aruna: Constable hospitalised after alleged assault by NPP MP; “I was attacked after confiscating drugs” – Constable, “He was drunk and obstructive” – MP Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |