mediaservices, Author at Verité Media

Thai Pongal in Jaffna: Two parallel debates, one-sided coverage

The Divide

President’s participation in the Thai Pongal celebrations in Jaffna: How did TV channels cover it?

President Dissanayake in Jaffna: One remark, two readings

The Divide

Competing narratives on the president’s speech in Jaffna

Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Jan.19 – Jan.25

Gap Grid

Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week, the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to four main stories. The four stories were on: (i) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to Jaffna and...

January 12, 2026 – January 18, 2026

Memes

This week’s memes

January 12, 2026 – January 18, 2026

Cartoons

This week’s cartoons

The arrest of Douglas Devananda: How did the press cover it?

The Divide

Contrasting press coverage of Douglas Devananda

Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Jan.12 – Jan.18

Gap Grid

Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week, the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to five main stories. The five stories were on the: (i) official launch of the Rebuilding Sri Lanka...

Thaiyiddi Protest: How did primetime news telecasts report it?

The Divide

Divided press narratives on the removal of archaeology signboards in Batticaloa

Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Jan.5 – Jan.11

Gap Grid

Highlights the differences and nuances in reporting between Sinhala and Tamil newspapers. Over the past week, the Sinhala and Tamil press converged in relation to six main stories. The six stories were on the: (i) education reforms and the inclusion of inappropriate...