DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “No invitation was sent at the diplomatic level; not ready to respond to the Ambassador’s statement regarding the Iranian ship” – Cabinet Spokesperson | Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha joined Principal M. Mooventhan to cut a celebratory cake, marking the historic centenary of Colombo Vivekananda College Thinakaran: “Government decides to purchase fuel from Russia; diplomatic discussions commenced” – Nalinda Jayatissa | Prof. Velnampy takes oath as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna today |
Thinakkural: “Price increase on existing fuel stocks; The government profits up to Rs. 700 billion! If relief is not provided, the people will take to the streets” – MP Mujibur warns | “UN is ready to provide more assistance to the North” – The Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka confirmed this commitment Thamilan: Economise on fuel stocks! The government has issued special guidelines, requesting cooperation from both public and private institutions |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: “Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is in crisis following the Hormuz issue: cost doubled following the fuel price increase” – Joint Apparel Association Forum Divaina: Bowser illegally storing petrol and diesel seized in Walana
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Dinamina: 200 new luxury buses to the SLTB to be driven on highways: four buses received free of charge; 600 others ordered; a step to increase quality of national transportation Aruna: “Was the fuel quota given to ministers and MPs reduced?” — Journalist questions | “Will check calculations and inform” – Cabinet Spokesperson; 700 litres for ministers Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |