Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Mar.2 – Mar.8
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) US-Israeli air and missile strike on Iran and its impact on Sri Lanka; (ii) rescue of survivors from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena and the crew members of IRIS Bushehr; (iii) celebration of International Women’s Day; (iv) reported shortage of gas in the country; and (vii) proposals for education reforms.
The Sinhala press exclusively featured two main stories, and they were on the: (i) alleged importation of substandard coal; and (ii) dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
The Tamil press exclusively featured four main stories, and they were on the: (i) protest march on Vattuvakal Bridge by mothers and relatives of the missing, demanding justice for their loved ones on International Women’s Day; (ii) demands for accountability and justice concerning past atrocities, including enforced disappearances and mass graves; (iii) opposition to the Mahaweli L Scheme and the Kivul Oya project; and (iv) demand to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and enact a new constitution.
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