DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “There is no room for ceasefire talks” — Iran’s announcement; Attacks intensify in the Middle East Thinakaran: “Country has the capacity to bear fuel prices; foreign exchange reserves have risen from zero to USD 7 billion; the situation of 2022–2023 will not recur” — Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe | Flight services to Riyadh and Dubai resume |
Thinakkural: Under the leadership of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba, missiles raining down on Israel; drones entering Kuwait; US issues emergency notice to embassy officials to leave Saudi Arabia immediately | “Sallay knew everything beforehand” — Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala Thamilan: Electricity trade unions protest over various demands! Strike today if no response is received |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Fuel prices increase: 92 Petrol increased by Rs. 24, White Diesel increased by Rs. 22, Kerosene Oil increased by Rs. 13 | “No New Year auspicious times list from the Government: two lists from two groups: perform customs and rituals according to the preferred list” – Cultural Secretary Divaina: Sajin Vass remanded over not revealing how assets worth Rs. 243.8 million were acquired | Mojtaba crowned [Supreme Leader of Iran] behind the scenes following the death of his father: “Netanyahu and I will be the ones that decide the day the war will end” — Trump; the price of a barrel of crude oil surpasses USD 110: launching attacks targeting Iranian oil wells is not appropriate — The US states
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Dinamina: Illegal acquisition of assets worth Rs. 243.8 million: Sajin Vass remanded Aruna: Repairing breakdowns and maintenance work halted: CEB employees withdraw from work for 24 hours; continuous strike to be launched if solutions are not provided Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |