DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Two former female navy officers stationed at the Gunsite camp arrested: CID action over alleged abduction and murder of two women in Palaiyoothu, Trincomalee | “Arrests will intensify hereafter; I have no need for political vengeance” – The president asserts | The CID permitted by the AG’s Department to record statements from Sajith and nine other MPs | A special signature campaign and demonstration held yesterday in Natpittiimunai demanding Anojan’s release Thinakaran: Nationwide rainfall and inclement weather: Low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further | The verdict of the main Easter Sunday attacks case against 24 accused to be delivered tomorrow (22nd) | Intensifying El Niño impact: Sri Lanka holds talks with India on food security | Tamil and Muslim communities unite in Natpittimunai signature campaign demanding freedom for Anojan |
Thinakkural: Heavy rain persists across multiple districts: Flood and landslide warnings issued; rescue and relief teams on standby | “We will relieve the people from tax burdens in the 2027 budget; fuel prices will be controlled without increases” – President Anura assures at the Akuressa rally | The government staging a deceptive drama without releasing lands: Severe allegations from Palaly residents Thamilan: The government steps in to save Anojan! Measures to intensify high-level diplomatic efforts alongside legal battle | Landslide warning issued for several districts of the country | Breakthrough in the Easter Sunday attacks case: Investigation launched into 10 MPs! | “Saudi Arabia will support Anojan’s release!” – Deputy Minister Muneer expresses confidence |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The Easter Sunday attack: The Sallay story; the CID gets permission to record statements from 10 MPs, including Sajith Premadasa Divaina: Anojan’s fate lies with the King of Saudi Arabia: “The Foreign Ministry is fully committed to securing relief” – Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath | “Highest diplomatic intervention must be made” – Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry | Allegations that the death sentence was handed down due to a fault with the appeal | The penalty increased after taking Rs. 1.9 million | “Forgive Anojan! That is the Islam of the Prophet!” – United Peace Alliance General Secretary Kaleelur Rahman
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Dinamina: “Tax relief from the budget: Rs. 2 billion for capital expenditure; fuel price subsidy also in October; allowances of the police and National Diploma teachers to be doubled; 121,000 to be recruited to the public service” – The president says at the Weligama and Akuressa rallies
Aruna: 135 officers for 25,000 cases: A challenge for the Legal Aid Commission; officers travel for official duties by bus |