20 October 2025 | Vol. 11, #187 

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

Virakesari: Provincial council elections must be held promptly; SJB demands; People express dissatisfaction with the government for failing to fulfill promises

Thinakaran: Buried mobile phone of Ishara recovered; masterminds in panic | Proposals to regulate the prices of medicinal drugs to be presented in Parliament tomorrow | “May our aspirations shine brightly in the light of Diwali” – President

Thinakkural: Valvettithurai massacre committed by the IPKF; compensation of Rs. 4.3 billion must be provided! The Indian government should apologise to the people of the North and East, emphasises Anantharaja, Secretary of the Valvettithurai Citizens’ Committee 

Thamilan: “Don’t blame the Election Commission for the provincial council election delay” — says Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake

Lankadeepa: “Officials who cause financial losses to the government must repay them with interest” – decision by Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption | Sewwandi Reveals: She Visited a Health Care Assistant After Removing Her Lawyer’s Robe

Divaina: ‘Gampaha Baba’ and ‘Nugegoda Babee’ reveal secrets: ‘Gampaha Baba’ admits being given bullets to kill ‘Gampaha Osman’; handbombs, casings discovered at ‘Nugegoda Babee’ home

Mawbima: Investigations turn to Devinuwara after boat seized with 54 kg of drugs; authorities probe links to emerging drug network | “Because of my close friendship with Padme, I got involved in Sanjeewa’s murder” – Sewwandi reveals her role and whereabouts

Dinamina: Government agencies unite under the national campaign ‘Country Together’ to eliminate the drug menace, launching comprehensive efforts focused on prevention, enforcement, and rehabilitation

Aruna: Treasury Secretary issues circular halting new board appointments, salary hikes, and allowance increases 

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