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: Airbus aircraft purchase scam: Remand of main suspect MP Namal Rajapaksa extended again until 23rd | Pictorial: Foundation stone laid for Emergency Treatment Unit at Mannar District Hospital |
Thinakkural: Zahran travelled to India multiple times under Rishad’s political protection prior to Easter attack; Military Intelligence allowed attack to occur; Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informs court | Ariyanethiran files lawsuit against C.V.K. Sivagnanam, Sumanthiran | Government should not trap Sri Lanka in Geneva by making unfulfillable promises; Must think before making assurances to international community, says G.L. Peiris Thamilan: USD 2 million misappropriation: Namal remanded until 23rd! SriLankan Airlines purchase of 10 Airbuses; bail order also on 23rd | Provincial elections – New Constitution: Move towards target at least in the third year; PAFFREL urges government |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: 360 have obtained jobs at the Samurdhi [Department] by providing fraudulent certificates: 77 sent home; 20 have resigned Divaina: Namal, who was remanded over the bribery case until tomorrow, was remanded over the CID case until September 23: “Airbus company emails reveal how Namal has acted” – Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara | “Remanded on the grounds that there was a meeting: we are not at fault even if money was deposited to the account by Nimal Perera” – President’s Counsel Anil de Silva
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Dinamina: Remanded until tomorrow over bribery case, Namal remanded until September 23 in CID case as well: emails confirm receipt of Rs. 100 million – Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara informs court | Warrants issued for Aravinda and spouse who bailed out Kapila Chandrasena’s spouse | FCID summons on September 24: Shiranthi leaves suddenly for Singapore Aruna: Railway strike from midnight last night! 28 trade unions launch a 48-hour strike; issuance of tickets and acceptance of cargo also halted |