DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Written request submitted for royal clemency: President Anura informs Anojan’s parents; announces intensification of high-level diplomatic measures | “Grant my son Anojan the gift of life!” – mother’s tearful appeal outside Saudi Arabian Embassy | Supreme Court determination on 22nd constitutional amendment bill to be announced by speaker today | Opposition Leader Sajith speaks to Anojan over the phone: assures unconditional support for his release Thinakaran: Easter Sunday attacks probe: final verdict today! | Diplomatic intervention to secure Anojan’s clemency: President assures parents | Supreme Court interpretation of 22nd Amendment to be announced by speaker in parliament today: Speaker’s office confirms | Anojan’s family submits petition to Saudi Embassy seeking clemency |
Thinakkural: “I will request the King of Saudi Arabia to grant clemency to Anojan”: President tells Anojan’s parents | Letter confirming death sentence delivered! Handed over to Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia | “I posted it using a Sri Lankan account; Saudi Arabia cannot punish me”: Anojan says case must be tried in Sri Lanka | “I beg the Saudi government for my son’s life”: Anojan’s mother weeps in front of embassy Thamilan: President meets Anojan’s parents: action on dual legal and diplomatic fronts! President pledges to send all-party parliamentary delegation to Saudi Arabia if necessary | Constitutional amendment: Supreme Court’s determination handed over to speaker; likely to be announced in parliament today | Should Tamil Nadu fishers’ boats be destroyed in Sri Lanka? Urgent action is needed to prevent it, says Anbumani Ramadoss |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The government’s attention turns towards provincial council elections: North and East elections to be held first? Divaina: 13 injured after 11 vehicles collided yesterday morning on the Southern Expressway; “No deaths or serious injuries were reported, as all passengers were wearing seatbelts” – The police | 23,270 charges: The [Easter Sunday attack] verdict today
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Dinamina: The verdict of the Easter Sunday [attack] main case to be delivered today | The determination on 22A [to be announced] today Aruna: If the police ID is lost, it will cost Rs. 15,000 to replace: A circular from the IGP increasing the [previous] Rs. 5,000 fee by three times |