DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: His Holiness Pope Francis passes away | “My lawyer is abroad” – Ranil Wickremesinghe | Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena questioned by CID | Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned to appear on Friday | Cardinal proposes seven-point demand, calls for independent prosecution office for Easter Attack probe | Deshabandu ordered to appear in court for allegedly violating bail conditions | Court of Appeal dismisses writ petitions against rejection of nominations Thinakaran: His Holiness Pope passed away | Northern region faces worsening shortage of teachers and resources, Prime Minister voices concern in Vavuniya | Some still trying to conceal truth about Easter Attacks” – Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith | Pope Francis a strong voice for peace, justice, and compassion – President offers condolences | Court rejects petitions against rejection of LG polls nominations |
Thinakkural: Attempt to conceal Easter Attack truths must end – Archbishop Ranjith calls for fulfilment of seven demands | The European Union proposes temporarily suspending the Prevention of Terrorism Act | Stop the President from spreading lies – Pohottuwa files complaint with Election Commission | “I prevented, exposed fake narrative and name reveal of Easter Attack” – Udaya Gammanpila | Sajith slams Anura for abuse of power | 60 cases on LG poll nominations dismissed without consideration by Court of Appeal | Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena questioned by CID for seven hours Thamilan: His Holiness Pope (Francis) passes away | Archbishop urges swift government action to address ongoing issues | Pope Francis’ dedication leaves an indelible mark on the world – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shares condolences | If I had not intervened, Pillaiyan would be the mastermind – Gammanpila praises himself | Postal voting postponed until Thursday | [Maithripala] Sirisena at CID over alleged misuse of Presidential Fund |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Sewwandi and Prasanna Ranaweera still at large: have they fled the country or are they in hiding? Warrant issued more than 50 days ago; “missions for their arrest to continue” – Police Media Spokesperson | The Pope ascends into heaven | Maithripala questioned for seven hours by the CID once again Divaina: The darkest day for the Vatican, which brought tears to thousands of Catholics around the world: His Holiness Pope Francis ascends into heaven Ada: Pope Francis ascends into heaven on Easter Monday |
Mawbima: His Holiness Pope Francis ascends into heaven as Easter Monday dawns Dinamina: Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned to the CIABOC on April 25 | Misusing funds of the President’s Fund: CID questions Maithripala (Sirisena) for five hours | The Pope ascends into heaven Aruna: Bottled water priced at the control price of Rs. 70 not to be found anywhere Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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