DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Focus on a Special Judicial Mechanism – Emphasis in New Resolution by UK-led Core Group | Keheliya’s case [to be taken up] on the 15th Thinakaran: Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act: Bill passed with majority of 150 votes | Rejection of the no-confidence motion against the deputy minister | “Kurukkalmadam massacre: Excavations to be carried out in October to deliver justice for Muslims” – Minister’s reply to Hizbullah’s question |
Thinakkural: No international mechanism in the new resolution on Sri Lanka to be adopted in Geneva; Core Group too stress proper implementation of domestic mechanism Thamilan: Former presidents will no longer have special privileges! | “Those who call Prabhakaran a terrorist, raise your hands” – Open challenge in Parliament by MP Archchuna | “The actions of former presidents are unacceptable; maintaining them is unjust” – Minister Harshana | Cabinet reshuffle soon: Anura takes surprise moves! |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Mahinda leaves Wijerama; welcome event held in Tangalle | Nepal under army control; curfew enforced; 7,500 prisoners escape from seven jails Divaina: Parliament passes bill to slash former presidents’ privileges with 150-vote majority, no amendments; 151 in favour, only Chamara opposes; Speaker endorses act the same day Mawbima: Mahinda and Chandrika are preparing to leave [their official residences], while Maithri has already left | Circular on admitting students to intermediate grades in schools presented |
Dinamina: Bill to curtail former presidents’ privileges passed with 150-vote majority; Archchuna supports while Chamara opposes; SJB, UNP and SLPP absent from chamber | Former Speaker purchased a house in Viyathpura, together with 28 other MPs and ministers Aruna: Bill to remove former presidents’ privileges passed; Mahinda departs Wijerama today; ambassadors visit to bid farewell; another group prepares to provide housing; Hema’s pension abolished; “We condemn such cruel actions in this land where Buddha was born,” says Wickremesinghe Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Sri Lanka Mirror Focus on a Special Judicial Mechanism – Emphasis in New Resolution...