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January 26, 2026 – February 1, 2026
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January 26, 2026 – February 1, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Trincomalee Buddha statue: opposing accounts – “police beat monks” vs. “monks attempted to attack the police”
Contrasting accounts of what transpired in Trincomalee.
One constitution, two conceptions
Diverging press narratives on formulating a new constitution.
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Jan.26 – Feb.1
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 the: (i) ssues concerning the offices of attorney general,...
January 19, 2026 – January 25, 2026
This week’s memes
January 19, 2026 – January 25, 2026
This week’s cartoons
Thai Pongal in Jaffna: Two parallel debates, one-sided coverage
President’s participation in the Thai Pongal celebrations in Jaffna: How did TV channels cover it?
President Dissanayake in Jaffna: One remark, two readings
Competing narratives on the president’s speech in Jaffna
Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Jan.19 – Jan.25
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...