DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Tamil leaders slam Anura’s government over new Anti-Terrorism Law, accuse it of attempting to suppress dissent | Local officer of Indian Consulate dies in Omanthai car crash; Wife, son, and father-in-law critically injured | “We will take over the Colombo Municipal Council with the support of the opposition” – MP Mujibur Rahman | Sudden sick leave by railway engine drivers disrupts train services | Tamil National Council unanimously pledges support to Tamil parties with highest votes | New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister meets President Anura Thinakaran: Malini Fonseka’s body cremated amidst tributes | Government seeks new investors to take over management of Mattala International Airport | Prof. Junaideen appointed as the new VC of South Eastern university | New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister meets Foreign Minister to boost trade relations | Officials conduct raids during special mosquito eradication week: Over 128,000 inspections, red alerts for nearly 4,000 sites, legal action taken in 1,470 locations | No talks to make Athaullah as chief ministerial candidate, secretary Nizam Kariapper vehemently denies |
Thinakkural: “Killings of ordinary people have become normal; Sri Lanka is ruled by underworld groups and is in their grip,” – Wimal Weerawansa | If MPs demand security, government should provide; MP Archuna requests gun | LG Polls: deadline to submit campaign finance reports ends at midnight today | Dengue risk in 15 districts; red alert issued for 4,000 locations | Ugandhai Malai and Sannyasi Malai Temples at risk of being taken over | “Sajith’s selfishness overrides party interests,” – Roshan Ranasinghe Thamilan: Racially biased government! Karuna Amman openly criticises NPP rule, insists on need for Tamil Chief Minister in East | Mervyn-Prasanna further remanded | Tamil National Council unanimously resolves to support Tamil national parties with most votes | Electricity (Amendment) Act submitted to Parliament | No discussions to nominate Athaullah as chief ministerial candidate, confirms Secretary Nizam Kariapper | 225 tea factories closed in five months, Tea Small Holdings Development Authority chairman reveals |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Loss of Rs. 8 million incurred by [merely nominally] appointing 15 employees: “it was Keheliya’s daughter that withdrew money from the account” – CIABOC informs court quoting coordinating secretary | Pictorial: Funeral of Veteran Actor Malini Fonseka: A once-overflowing stream has dried up today | A massive flood of people gather to bid farewell to Malini Fonseka Divaina: “The seat left empty by Malini will remain a permanent void, her contribution cannot be diminished in the slightest. We pay our respects to her” – Premier states while delivering the president’s message during the funeral Ada: 2,000 doctors have left the country within two years – GMOA |
Mawbima: “An explanation demanded from drivers who went on leave for Rs. 50” – Deputy Transport Minister; “two train rounds are cancelled if one driver goes on leave” – Drivers | Malini, may you forever shine among us as a star Dinamina: Using Sathosa staff members for political work: case against Johnston Fernando to be taken up on June 4 | Pictorial: Funeral of Veteran Actor Malini Fonseka: Queen of Sinhala Cinema, may you depart in peace Aruna: The end of an era: “If Malini was born in India, she would have received more respect and honour” – Ravindra Randeniya Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |