DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Anaiya Deepam” (Imperishable Lamp) lit in Chemmani as symbol of unyielding call for justice | UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk arrives in Sri Lanka; meeting with Tamil parties tomorrow, Chemmani mass grave visit also planned | Russia announces support for Iran as Israel-Iran clash enters eleventh day | “International supervision needed in mass grave excavations” – Sumanthiran urges Geneva High Commissioner’s office officials | “On the initiative to bring back Sri Lankans trapped in the Middle East tension” – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra Thinakaran: Middle East crisis: Sri Lanka deeply concerned – urges international community to restore peace | “Stop conflicts before Middle East turns into an abyss” – Pope appeals to global leaders | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will speak with President and Prime Minister | Sri Lankans to be evacuated if Middle East conflicts worsen; resolution seeks Indian aid and international cooperation | Deshabandu Tennakoon has appeared for inquiry | “Anyone can visit the Chemmani mass grave – no restrictions” – Minister Vijitha Herath | US advises those in the Middle East to act cautiously | No one should hoard fuel unnecessarily; supply will be provided only according to government orders |
Thinakkural: Justice for Jaffna Chemmani mass grave: “Anaiya Vilakku” (Imperishable Lamp) protest begins with fasting and signature collection | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights arrives in Colombo | “We are seeking the support of the UN Commissioner” – People urge at “Anaiya Vilakku” (Imperishable Lamp) protest | Former military officers attempt to meet the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, demanding that the government publish a response to British sanctions | Diplomatic intervention is needed in Iran-Israel issue, Opposition Leader Sajith [Premadasa] calls on Security Council to meet immediately Thamilan: “Anaiya Deepam” (Imperishable Lamp) lit in Chemmani: Major uprising in the North and East | Court of Appeal stays Wanathawilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha inaugural meeting | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) takes control of Trincomalee Municipal Council; Kandasamy Selvarajah appointed as the mayor | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk arrives in the country | Tensions in the Middle East: Sri Lanka urges to intensify diplomatic efforts | Harshana Suriyapperuma becomes Secretary to the Ministry of Finance | 30 prisoners released, special investigation launched – Police advise CID |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: “The CID refused to arrest Harak Kata’s followers, which is why the police investigation was given to the CCD” – Deshabandu tells the Commission | Iran attacks three US Army camps in Qatar: runway also temporarily closed | Warrants issued to arrest Sajin Vass Divaina: If Hormuz closes down… every moment is crucial now: “we will respond to the US in our own time” – Iran states; be alert! – US State Department warns Americans; fuel prices in Asia increase with attacks on Iran; the US also in crisis due to fuel price increase | The fate of several other local governments solved amidst heated conflict: Kalutara, Matale and six others to NPP; Hambantota, Buttala, and Angunakolapelessa to SJB; the opposition walks out; Deraniyagala election postponed without finalisation of tallying Ada: Five tonnes of ‘ice’ and heroin confiscated within five months: “[this mission] has received 100% more progress in raids than the exhibitionistic missions in the past few years” – Ananda Wijepala | “No matter what verdict the investigation committee gives, according to my conscience, I have done nothing wrong; it is clear that the investigations recommenced due to political reasons” – Deshabandu |
Mawbima: What are the steps that will be taken against the doctor who provided false reports regarding Johnston’s back ache to the court? | Specialist doctors ask the minister how to prescribe medicine that is not available at the hospital Dinamina: Did not pay Rs. 36.9 million in income tax: arrest Sajin Vass immediately – Court issues warrant | CIABOC questions Avant Garde chief for five hours | Do not let Iran close down the Hormuz strait – US requests China Aruna: A risk of fuel prices increasing due to the Iran-Israel war; the US also warns | “No changes to the price of fuel within the country” – CEYPETCO Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Tamil Guardian “We are seeking the support of the UN Commissioner”: “Anaiya Deepam” (Imperishable...