DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Namal as a suspect in Airbus case: AG’s Department advises CID to produce him in court on the 16th | Investigations regarding Chemmani aligned with international standards are vital, emphasises Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Pictorial: High Commissioner Isabelle Martin had discussions with civil society representatives in Kandy Thinakaran: Fuel sold at a price lower than the global market; government examining fuel price revision | Foundation stones to be laid tomorrow for four new hospital buildings to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 7,148 million |
Thinakkural: Britain closely monitoring Sri Lanka regarding the Chemmani human mass grave; continuously raising questions with Sri Lanka on accountability and disappearance issues, states the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Group extorting money by threatening MPs; they demanded Rs. 1 million from me [Jagath Vithana MP] | Rs. 10 million fraud: Will Shiranthi be caught? Suddenly admitted to hospital Thamilan: Chemmani mass grave – Investigation required according to international standards! Britain insists to Sri Lanka | “Fuel prices may increase? Revision to be made at the end of the month” – Minister Anura Karunathilaka |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Cannot give [fuel] at government prices, it is a loss; three companies restrict fuel supply; “intervene immediately and resolve the issue” – Chair of the Petroleum Station Owners’ Association requests the President; “we will have to listen to the companies and make a decision on fuel prices” – Minister Anura Karunathilaka | Airbus transaction: Namal named main suspect; [ordered] to appear in the Fort Magistrate’s Court tomorrow; CID and CIABOC join forces for the first time in judicial history for investigations | Risk of heat stroke for children on hot days; no sweet drinks – A message from Specialist Doctor Deepal Perera Divaina: Namal named as a suspect on Attorney General’s instructions: Namal to be produced in court tomorrow regarding the aircraft purchasing fraud case – Court orders prison | Two suspects connected to the Dehiwala children’s murder caught: the bomb was planted by Kosmalli’s uncle and an underworld member | The day artificial intelligence takes 100% control, breaking free from human rule, is fast approaching! – Experts express concern
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Dinamina: History and aesthetic [subjects] included, [only] seven subjects for O/L starting from 2027: vocational education added for grades 10 and 11 Aruna: Fuel [issuance] limit at 500 filling stations: difficult to maintain operations; red lights from fuel station owners |