DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: A referendum is essential: The Joint Opposition emphasises in a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake | “The government is hiding the letter sent by the chief prelates” – The opposition says the entire country opposes the government’s steps to increase the retirement age of judges Thinakaran: Cyclone Ditwah – Nuwara Eliya District residents lose homes: Temporary housing for affected plantation workers; President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructs relevant officials | Indian donation: 4-storey medical ward in Mullaitivu; work begins | “Central Bank and Finance Ministry take joint action to prevent fraud” – Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe |
Thinakkural: “The Tamil Nadu government should strive to reclaim Tamil Eelam” – Urged to Chief Minister Vijay in the Legislative Assembly | Major victory in the vote of confidence; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay clears the first hurdle; 144 votes in favour, 22 votes against | “Summon and investigate the President regarding the release of 323 containers!” – Gammanpila urges the CIABOC Thamilan: Kapila’s mobile phone sent to America! Court orders to obtain call records of domestic workers | “Kapila was under unbearable pressure” – Aravinda de Silva testifies in court | Major impact due to severe weather conditions! Essential services disrupted; Landslide warnings issued for several areas |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Substandard coal causes a loss of Rs. 6 billion to electricity company in four months: Parliamentary committee report reveals; no records yet on deficit power generation; Rs. 1.3 million spent on power plant maintenance Divaina: Net cast close to Kanjipani: Three underworld figures, including his best disciple Saima, arrive in the island today
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Dinamina: Budget balance for six months stands at Rs. 9.5 billion [surplus]: State revenue and relief aid rise by 27.1% | 24 former ministerial bungalows to be used for investment projects Aruna: A fine of one million rupees for playing loud sounds in buses, shops, and stages: excessive sound prohibited at homes too |