DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Opposition protests against the speaker in the well of the House | Commotion in parliament; heavy security for the mace | Will Speaker Jagath step down? Ajith P. Perera questions | People need not fear regarding the TIN number: Government issues clarification Thinakaran: Resolution seeking probe into ‘Black July’ submitted amid opposition pushback; Signed by 51 ruling party ministers and MPs; Objective to ensure national reconciliation; Demands compensation for victims | “Ready to debate in parliament if no-confidence motion is properly presented” — Nalinda | Changes in parliamentary representation by district |
Thinakkural: Why a law to protect the government from terrorism? Today’s rulers are former terrorists themselves! Most, starting with the president, were involved in acts of terrorism — says MP Chamara Sampath | Opposition MPs enter the middle of parliament in protest; uproar; heavy security for the mace Thamilan: Privilege issue denied permission; uproar in parliament! Opposition attempts to grab the mace | Special committee to investigate Black July: Resolution submitted in parliament | Online evidence testimony: Bill passed in parliament |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Warnings from the UN: crisis in the Middle East has put the economy at risk: severe impacts on fuel, agriculture, and food sectors; exports and tourism sectors in danger; inflow of remittances increases Divaina: Have taken [three-wheeler] hires while home on leave: the Trincomalee murder is Dehibale’s doing: the one who was shot and killed was a by-standing naval officer: Darrel, who was shot, reportedly owes money from rackets to Dehibale; One of Darrel’s henchpeople also injured |
Dinamina: Parliament heated over NCM: opposition MPs protest with placards; attempts to lift the mace; protests ceased following lunch break | Select committee appointed to investigate ’83 Black July amid chaos of the opposition: members named Aruna: Liquor price increases due to bottle fee: empty bottle price goes up by Rs. 160 |