DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Houthi rebels’ entry into the war is a major blow to Sri Lanka; what are the government’s plans to face the situation?” – Opposition Leader Sajith questions | Extension of the State of Emergency Thinakaran: Another Indian fuel tanker has arrived in Sri Lanka | State of Emergency extended by another month | President Anura thanks Indian PM Modi |
Thinakkural: “Houthi rebels jumping into the Middle East war; Sri Lanka could face severe crises! Oil prices may also rise; reserves will decrease, and the value of the Rupee will fall; annual transport fares will also increase; the country’s sovereignty could also be affected” – Opposition Leader Sajith’s serious warning | Iran attacks Kuwait, Dubai; what happened to more than 1,500 American troops? | “If you set foot in Iran, you will only leave in a coffin” – A stern warning to Trump Thamilan: “Injustice in promotion!” – Shani Abeysekara complains | Temperature will be at its peak today; special announcement | US secret plan for ground attack: “We are waiting for your arrival!” – Iranian Speaker Qalibaf’s public announcement; vows to punish regional allies |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: FSri Lanka in crisis if Hormuz is closed: second country among the 20 countries to be most affected; price of food to rise by 15%; a 3.47% decline in the economy | “Hasten the Trincomalee oil tank project” — PM Modi requests Divaina: Mobile fuel station seized in Warakapola, together with tank full of 1,235 litres of diesel and attached pump
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Dinamina: The Thripitaka, Railway Department, Supreme Court, and Karapitiya Hospital are undergoing digitisation Aruna: 50,000 kg of vegetables and fruits wasted daily due to the fuel crisis Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |