DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Escalation of conflict in the Middle East; Heavy attacks on Iranian oil storage facilities and refineries; Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations | “The goal is to transform Sri Lanka into the most humanitarian nation in the world” — President states at the Women’s Day celebration | “We respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty” — US State Department spokesperson’s announcement regarding the Iranian ship and navy personnel issue Thinakaran: “The confidence of women is the best criterion for evaluating a government; we will transform Sri Lanka into a country where every woman and girl can live with confidence” — President |
Thinakkural: Tehran turned into a ‘river of fire’ due to the horrific attacks by the US and Israel! As oil flows like a river throughout that region, “balls of fire” are seen everywhere | The US has backed down regarding Sri Lanka; it says it respects sovereignty | Submarine attack in the Galle sea; Trump in crisis! Thamilan: Where are our children who were handed over to the army? Protest in Mullaitivu! | Attacks rocking Iran; death toll surpasses 1,400! | “We can intensely conduct the war for another 6 months” — Announcement from Iran |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: No fuel shortage; prices to be revised if the war continues? Divaina: Navy seizes vessel with drugs worth Rs. 2.8 billion and 8,000 kg of fish; six sailors apprehended | “We respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty regarding the Iranian ship,” says the United States
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Dinamina: Political patronage in contract allocations causes Rs. 2,000 million loss in North Central Provincial Council; former chief minister Peshala and former minister Duminda are responsible; 629 contracts of 42 roads given to one company Aruna: 100 bombs intended for terrorist activities seized Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |