DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Changing agreements is a risk” – Former President Ranil warns | Ganemulla Sanjeeva murder case: Constable granted bail Thinakaran: “Two months have passed since the elections; there has been a delay in forming administrations in 50 local government councils; service delivery to the people has been disrupted” – Chandana Abeyratne | No need to worry about digital NIC; government assures security of personal data |
Thinakkural: “The government will increase taxes at the end of the year to face the financial crisis! The burden will be placed on the people” – Saman Rathnapriya of the UNP | Ranil warns that there will be another major crisis in the country Thamilan: Military connection to the Chemmani mass graves! Investigation report on the disappearances in Jaffna in 1996 – 97 leaked; opportunity for a breakthrough in the Chemmani case | “Let’s make the keys to freedom heavier!” – The Voice of the Voiceless organisation calls! | “China is Sri Lanka’s brother” – Ambassador Qi Qi Zhenhong states proudly | Immediate order to release acquired lands; decision based on MP Shanakiyan’s request |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: 19 ministers and deputy ministers have taken fuel allowances from two places: 30 have refused the allowance; salaries for ministers and MPs for March amounts to Rs. 80 million Divaina: The Kahawatta murder was ordered by Homagama Handaya | Death penalty for former Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha member over the abduction and murder of an individual from Godakawela Ada: A prominent minister in the government to be arrested soon over acquiring land through unlawful means? |
Mawbima: A tip regarding the Kahawatta murderers from a Jeep that was seen in Kadawatha! Substantial information revealed by the suspect arrested in Meegoda | Many students at risk of not being able to sit for A/Ls due to students with low attendance not being allowed to sit for the examination Dinamina: Houses purchased in Canada, America and Australia using money from SLIIT: legal measures to be taken against all those who committed fraud “Maithripala, Ranil and the whole cabinet must be held responsible” – Wasantha Samarasinghe Aruna: 90% of elephant deaths caused by illegal firearms: highest number of elephant deaths recorded in 2023; 13 elephants that have been shot are currently receiving treatment Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: adaderana.lk Military connection to the Chemmani mass graves! Investigation report on the disappearances in Jaffna...