DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: The extension of Indian citizenship to the sixth generation and acceptance of Sri Lankan documents: Announced by Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan | Photograph: Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, participated in religious observances at the Bambalapitiya New Kathiresan Temple yesterday evening Thinakaran: Indian Vice President Radhakrishnan meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake; appreciation for the allocation of funds for Sri Lanka in the Indian budget; increased focus on bilateral agreements and cooperation |
Thinakkural: “India must intervene immediately to find a permanent solution for the Eelam Tamils who have been subjected to genocide for 77 years” – The Tamil National Council’s request to the Indian vice president | A long-term permanent solution for the fisherfolk’s issue; the special focus of the Indian vice president and the Sri Lankan president Thamilan: India’s support is needed for Sri Lanka’s development! President Anura opens up to Indian Vice President Radhakrishnan |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The tea industry resting due to the war: Rs. 3.1 billion wasted per week; foreign exchange inflows also at risk; Middle East jobs destabilised; the tourism industry affected; 2,500 more individuals poverty-stricken – The UNDP reveals Divaina: The crime on the Maharagama Pamunuwa road: The consequences of his actions catch up with the landlord who sacrificed mother and daughter tenants to the flames; father, severely injured
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Dinamina: 77 deaths by accidents during the festive season: 47 road accidents; 30 deaths by drowning Aruna: 13,000 families in the country have no toilets: resort to wooded areas or the beach for their needs: 100,000 use others’ toilets Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |