DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Remand extended for Pillayan in 5 murders case; his lawyers request to hold him in Batticaloa prison Thinakaran: “Next steps for the country’s economic recovery: IMF will continue to provide support” – IMF delegation assures president | Deadline extended until July 7 to submit assets and liabilities declaration | Four students drown after boat capsizes |
Thinakkural: Acute shortage of workers in the private sector; job opportunities for 400,000 foreign workers here? Minister Sunil Handunnetti says it has become a compelling situation | Carbon testing for Chemmani mass grave skeletons is a deception; DNA testing is what is needed Thamilan: Government attempts to amend the Constitution! Legal provisions to increase the age limit of judges actively pursued | Fixed price for paddy purchasing | “Bus fares must increase by 15 per cent” – demand private bus owners |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Four students reported dead following boat capsize after picking flowers in lake Divaina: The accused in the General Janaka Perera assassination, jailed for life: Supreme Court confirms Anuradhapura High Court verdict
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Dinamina: Son of a former president involved in vehicle racket: vehicles brought from abroad, smuggled past customs and sold – Extensive investigation by the CID | Asia Miracle Awards: five awards for Lake House; two for Dinamina: reporting with national responsibility; Best Newspaper Editor of the Year | Bail of Rs. 1,000,000 granted to former Chairperson of the National Lotteries Board Shyamila Perera Aruna: Foreign reserve accumulation is weak: a set of proposals to the government from the IMF; advice to broaden the tax base; support will be given if a new programme is requested – IMF |