Major stories in the Sinhala and Tamil press: Sep.22 – 28
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 seven main stories. The seven stories were on the: (i) completion of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s first year in office; (ii) ongoing 60th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC); (iii) investigations into organised criminals and the discovery of crystal methamphetamine (street name ICE) production sites; (iv) challenges facing Sri Lanka’s economy; (v) asset declarations of government ministers and MPs; (vi) enforcement of the law against past politicians on charges of corruption; and (vii) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The Sinhala press exclusively featured two main stories, and they were on the: (i) reported rise in fatal road accidents; and (ii) protest by CEB employees against the proposed restructuring of the CEB.
The Tamil press exclusively featured four main stories, and they were on the: (i) 38th year anniversary of the passing of Rasaiah Parthipan (alias Thileepan) following a hunger strike in 1987; (ii) protests staged across the North and East demanding justice for missing persons and the release of occupied lands; (iii) ongoing protests against development projects in Mannar, which are seen as harmful to the environment; and (iv) ongoing excavations at various mass grave sites, including Chemmani.
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