DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “The main shooter linked to Lasantha’s murder, arrested; seven suspects arrested in special search operations conducted across the country | “A culture of murder has taken root” – Opposition leader expresses concern over Lasantha’s murder Thinakaran: “Intensive ongoing investigations have found four public representatives to be linked to underworld gangs” – Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirms | “Education reforms to be implemented from next year” – Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewe |
Thinakkural: “No one knows when or where a shooting might occur; 22 million lives at risk! The government has no proper plans to control this” – Strong criticism from Opposition Leader Sajith | “The underworld in the country, along with the drug trade and corrupt politics, are in their final stages!” – Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna | “Talks will begin soon on uniting the UNP and the SJB” – Thalatha Athukorale Thamilan: The new constitution poses a threat to the Tamil people! The government is planning to completely abolish the provincial council system; Sri Lanka preparing to proceed with India’s consent | The release of vehicles held by Customs: A special gazette issued by the president |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Origins of the Weligama chairperson’s murder revealed; the shooter who escaped and evaded the police, arrested Divaina: Five suspects of the Weligama chairperson’s murder, including the motorcyclist, arrested; the shooter nabbed in Maharagama Mawbima: The Weligama murder: The shooter arrested in Maharagama, and three others, including the motorcyclist, arrested in Kekirawa| “Muslim nurses may dress in accordance with their cultural traditions while on duty” – Herath; “Do not alter the nursing uniform that has been recognised and accepted worldwide” – Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera
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Dinamina: The murderer of the Weligama chairperson caught in Maharagama Aruna: The shooter in Lasa’s murder arrested; the motorcyclist and five others also in custody Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: ONLANKA “No one knows when or where a shooting might occur; 22 million lives...