DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Delays in oil tanker arrivals; I will not allow political instability to occur; people must cooperate; fluctuations in fuel prices are inevitable” — President | Rs. 10 billion worth cocaine seizure; Six suspects arrested | “Transport services will be restricted on Wednesdays; private sector should also follow the holiday procedure” — Cabinet Spokesperson | “Power cuts cannot be avoided” — Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody Thinakaran: “Sri Lanka will not take sides in Middle East conflicts; preparations made to continue work without affecting normalcy; economy in fuel and gas usage; decision to mitigate the impact of price hikes” — President | “Decisions to maintain normalcy without disruptions are in effect; Government also focuses on economic progress” — Nalinda Jayatissa | “If the crisis persists, electricity supply may also be restricted” — Minister Kumara Jayakody |
Thinakkural: “Use fuel economically and ensure uninterrupted supply of goods at reasonable prices” – President directs the committee monitoring the supply of essential commodities | “Wednesday holiday affects many; change it to Monday or Friday” — MP Imran | “Strict regulations to protect consumers” — Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe Thamilan: Government imposed new restrictions as a solution for the fuel shortage! International schools are also on holiday today; Special recommendations for learning activities; Restrictions on public transport | Minister of Energy warns of possible power cuts | China helps Iran and Lebanon |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: “Two oil vessels with 90,000 tonnes of oil are delayed: attempts are being made to reduce the oil levies; we are receiving the gas orders; will commit fully in order to overcome this challenge” — President states during special media briefing | Fuel issue: power cuts around the corner? — A hint from the Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody in parliament Divaina: The value of cocaine seized from Beruwala is Rs. 12 billion: the owner and son of the Devundara drug trawler caught: the skipper has been given Rs. 5 million; Parevi Suda has transported the goods from Devundara: Angoda Priyankara and ‘Dinuk’ behind the scheme
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Dinamina: “Government aims for continuous supply of electricity, gas, and fuel: secure fuel stocks available for essential services; measures taken to prevent food shortages; Wednesday holiday granted to maintain public service continuity” – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says during special media briefing Aruna: “The lives of the public will not be disrupted: there is a shortage of fuel; a gas vessel will reach [Sri Lanka] soon; relief to be given to the health sector as well” – President Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |