DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “We have the ability to handle the crisis” – Central Bank Governor’s announcement: also points out being in a better position than 2022 | “We expect cooperation from the Big Brother” – Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha at the Sri Lanka-India Defence Seminar Thinakaran: “Practice electricity conservation from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as a solution to the energy crisis” – Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody | Aswesuma Elderly Allowance deposited in bank accounts today | “Fuel stocks required to meet electricity generation and transport needs until next May are available” – Chairperson of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation |
Thinakkural: “Sri Lanka’s responses insult Iran through improper foreign policy; we should not act as if slapping the ambassador of that country” – Former Minister Professor Peiris | 100 missiles launched at a US aircraft carrier; Iran launches missile attacks on Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain | Trump to stop war with Iran; one-month ceasefire; 15-point peace plan released Thamilan: Fuel shortage; global restrictions | “Reduce electricity consumption!” – Minister Handunnetti appeals to the public
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Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Luxury vehicles headed to Dubai held up in Hambantota: 500 vehicles brought for Sri Lanka halted at sea for 10 days; prices to increase if the war continues Divaina: The black market mafia is taking advantage of the heat of the war situation: starting work for the New Year now itself; stocks of rice such as Keeri Samba, hidden; a plan to release goods after price increase; the price of eggs, coconut oil, and dhal also increased; fisherfolk ‘out of the frying pan and into the fire’ due to the fuel crisis: obstacles to the transportation of vegetable stocks
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Dinamina: “The economy is secure: the effects of war can be managed: Foreign reserves increased to USD 7.3 billion” — CBSL Governor states Aruna: Inflation to arrive early due to increase in energy costs: if the war continues, our economy will face many more indirect consequences — A revelation from the CBSL Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |