DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Britain’s sanction is unilateral; [it] serves to complicate the national reconciliation process [undertaken by] the government: The government summoned the country’s high commissioner and expressed its dissatisfaction | “Need talks between governments” – Northern Province Fisher People’s Unity | “Bottom trawling can be stopped gradually” – P. Jesuraja, president of an association of fisherfolk with mechanised boats | No changes in imposed tax rates Thinakaran: Britain’s sanction harms government’s accountability, reconciliation efforts and country’s journey forward – Statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Motion to remove Deshabandu to be submitted in parliament on April 8 or 9 | Revised salaries for government employees from April | Photograph: Emirates Airlines has launched its A350 service via Colombo. A flight attendant is delighted to be flying to Colombo with passengers as the first flight arrives at Bandaranaike International Airport |
Thinakkural: Bottom trawling cannot be stopped immediately; talks between fisherfolk of India and Sri Lanka failed; no solutions even after a lengthy discussion | “Solution to be sought at diplomatic level talks” – Northern Province Fisher People’s Unity | “[I] completely reject Britain’s accusation; there is no truth in what they claim” – Mahinda Rajapaksa rages Thamilan: Britain complicates!; Sri Lanka government issues a statement of dissatisfaction rejecting the sanction on military officials | “Gary Anandasangaree is the reason for the (Britain’s) sanction” – Dayan Jayatilleka comments on the sanction on military officials | “Deshabandu [Tennakoon] to be removed through parliament; decision to be made on April 8 or 9” – Nalinda Jayatissa |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Displeasure over Britain’s move to close its doors to Shavendra and the lot; the stance of the government communicated to the British high commissioner | 18% of school children suffer from depression; no proper sleep for more than 63%; some use the phone for more than three hours [a day]; some others have been addicted to drugs and marijuana – The Health Promotion Bureau Divaina: “The unilateral decision made by Britain has complicated the situation further: this does not help [build] harmony in the country” – Minister Vijitha Herath expresses the stance of the government on the sanctions imposed on the ‘war heroes’ Ada: Awareness on sexuality and health among children and youth has decreased; only 42.9% are aware of how to prevent pregnancies; only 43% study health as a subject |
Mawbima: The reconciliation mechanism is in disarray due to British sanctions – A response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the sanctions imposed on army personnel | 58,000 have not received Asweseuma in February: 39,000 do not have bank accounts – Welfare Benefits Board Dinamina: Cabinet approval granted for the president’s five-year anti-corruption plan Aruna: “Organised gangs have infiltrated the police; some officials also among them” – Public Security Secretary Ravi Seneviratne Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Sri Lanka Guardian “Gary Anandasangaree is the reason for the (Britain’s) sanction” – Dayan...