DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: The truths of the Easter Sunday attacks will be revealed soon; many masterminds are exposed in the book launch titled ‘Who is the Main Mastermind?’. The struggle of our comrades in the 70s was democratic; the government cannot be brought down by useless criticism – points out JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva Thinakaran: An amazing plan to digitalise the economy; a historic journey toward a new milestone initiated by the president. QR payment promotion activities launched today; national campaigns in all three languages | “The government has the ability to solve problems” – Nalinda Jayatissa |
Thinakkural: “We possess special strength and fear no challenge; we cannot be defeated. The efforts of the opposition parties will never succeed” – JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva Thamilan: Decision required within 48 hours; massive attack on Iran: Tension following Trump’s warning! | “We rescued the American pilot inside Iran” – Trump’s announcement |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Strict new conditions for the new coal tender: security levy alone is Rs. 700 million; quality checks to be conducted while loading and unloading; will not be eligible if [the company] has not provided 20 tons of coal in the last three years Divaina: Scam that sold 100 collected luxury vehicles at lower prices raided: sold vehicles stolen and resold; eight individuals involved in the scam and 25 vehicles located; complain to the Peliyagoda Police if you’ve been a victim of this scam | The US saves its pilot 36 hours after the jet crashed into Iran: “a brave rescue” — Trump | “The statement President Trump made that the pilot was rescued is a lie” — Iran | “Will unleash hell on the enemies” — Iranian Military Spokesperson | Iran kicks Trump’s threat away
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Dinamina: Cases to be filed against Mahinda Rajapaksa if assets statement not provided before April 10: cannot postpone dates — CIABOC states Aruna: Government austerity instructions not implemented: Street lamp counting handed over to police — Order from the IGP Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |