DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “There is absolutely no room for separatism” – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asserts at the War Victory Celebration | Pictorial: At the 17th National War Heroes Day event held at the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte War Heroes Memorial premises, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake can be seen shaking hands with military officers Thinakaran: “Building the nation for future generations is the goal” – President | Pictorial: War Heroes Commemoration Day |
Thinakkural: “The international community should not be allowed to resolve the issues of war-affected people; a solution must be found internally; steps must be taken to prevent going to Geneva” – Opposition Leader Sajith emphasises | “Mahinda was not invited either” – Vijitha Herath | “MP Archchuna is a clown” – Government states [Vijitha Herath] | “JVP members who took up arms against the government are also terrorists” – Dayasiri Thamilan: “No more room for separatism!” – President announces at the National War Heroes Day event | “Everyone has the right to commemorate” – says Minister Vijitha Herath | “JVP members are terrorists!” – MP Dayasiri openly states |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: An illegal TV and radio station in the Ratmalana high-security zone: operated by a Maldivian national; two arrested with equipment worth Rs. 50 million | Severe crisis due to the depreciation of the rupee: prices of imported essential goods rise further; prices of building materials also soar – Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association Divaina: “Dear war heroes, the country and aspirations you wished for will never be betrayed: the tears of war will not be passed down to the next generation; we will build a peaceful, developed nation instead of racist and tribalist clamour, which is the ultimate tribute to you; You sacrificed your bodies, flesh, blood, and lives for this motherland: that supreme sacrifice you made will remain immortal in our hearts forever” – The President
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Dinamina: “The country will not be allowed to become a prey to racist and religious extremist groups any further; steps will be taken to ensure another war does not occur” – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says at the National War Hero Commemoration Aruna: A secret television station in a high-security zone near the Ratmalana Airport; three, including a Maldivian national, apprehended; investigations as to whether there were any connections with ISIS |