29 July 2025 | Vol. 11, #131

 

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

 

Tamil Headlines

Virakesari: Arrest warrant issued on Namal by Hambantota Magistrate’s Court | Anura and Namal flew together to the Maldives

Thinakaran: Bunkers discovered at the home of Iniya Bharathi, who was arrested on charges of murder, robbery, kidnapping and extortion

Thinakkural: “Mass graves near military camps existed in the Tamil homeland during the war! There is strong suspicion, and an inspection should be conducted” – Rev. Father Jagathas | Sumanthiran requests the government to allow international assistance for the investigation of the Chemmani mass grave

Thamilan: Former Navy Commander, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne arrested over the abduction and murder of a youth; remanded till tomorrow; shocking information revealed at CID investigation | 104 skeletons identified in 32 days at Chemmani | President receives warm welcome in the Maldives

Sinhala Headlines

Lankadeepa: The Royal Park murder: red warrants issued for the arrest of Jude Shramantha, who fled the country | Former SDIG Priyantha Jayakody arrested | Warrants issued on Namal Rajapaksa for not appearing in court 

Divaina: The fatal accident near the Borella Cemetery: driver who had been under the influence of marijuana wreaks havoc while driving a crane-truck; nine vehicles hit; one motorcyclist dies; seven hospitalised; four in critical condition; owner of the crane-truck arrested | Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne remanded over incident of a youth being abducted | Hambantota court issues warrants on Namal Rajapaksa

Ada: Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne, who was arrested by the CID over the disappearance of a youth remanded: an identification parade to be held tomorrow

Mawbima: Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne remanded over abducting a youth in Pothuhera | Massive accident in Borella caused by a crane-truck driver who was under the influence of marijuana: severe damage caused to nine vehicles; one dead and six injured 

Dinamina: Former Navy Commander arrested by the CID on murder charges | Arrest Namal Rajapaksa immediately – Hambantota Court issues warrants | Acquiring assets worth Rs. 73.5 million: case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa to be called on September 22

Aruna: Warrants issued on Namal Rajapaksa for not appearing in court | Namal leaves for Malé on the same flight that the president left on

Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only

 

 

TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: Ada Derana 104 skeletons identified in 32 days at Chemmani    Thamilan, Virakesari, Thinakkural ...

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