18 February 2025 | Vol. 11, #28

 

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

 

Tamil Headlines

 

Virakesari: The basic salary of state employees to increase by Rs. 15,750

Thinakaran: A budget to improve welfare programs, including in the North and East 

Thinakkural: A budget targeting the election?  

Thamilan: The president presented the Budget 2025 in parliament

 

Sinhala Headlines

 

Lankadeepa: Minimum wage for state employees increased to Rs. 40,000; minimum wage for the private sector increased to Rs. 27,000

Divaina: Minimum basic wage for state employees increased by Rs. 15,750

Ada: The 2025 maiden budget of the new government released: “Those who take bribes must be afraid” – President  

Mawbima: Budget 2025: no permits or vehicles for MPs  

Dinamina: The first step to a rich country and a beautiful life: a relief package from the budget

Aruna: Budget 2025: in three phases till 2027 – Minimum wages for state employees increased by Rs. 15,750

Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only

 

TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: Ceylon Today “Funds have been allocated for Northern roads to cover up issues of...

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