DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Government strongly condemns US interference; Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath comments on actions against Venezuela| Resignation is the best course of action for the Prime Minister – Namal Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka and India in ongoing discussions over allocation of USD 450 million financial aid Thinakaran: Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni visits Colombo South Teaching Hospital | Sri Lankan political parties condemn US interference in Venezuela | Lands offered as alternatives to Thaiyiddy Tissa land; Chief Prelate of Nainativu Vihara states | Ram resigns from Samagi Jana Balawegaya party positions |
Thinakkural: Sri Lanka could face a situation similar to Venezuela due to US defence pacts; Wasantha Mudalige, activist of the People’s Struggle Movement, demands disclosure of agreement contents | Trump issues severe threats against Venezuela; Interim President expresses readiness to cooperate | Johnston and son arrested; Remanded until the 9th | President could be airlifted in Sri Lanka, similar to the incident involving the Venezuelan President – Namal Rajapaksa Thamilan: Provincial council elections postponed; Government recedes due to financial crisis – Minister Chandana Abeyratne | Textbook controversy: Gammanpila demands release of inquiry report | Johnston and son remanded in custody | Only 13% of production can be spent under IMF regulations; Use funds optimally – President instructs secretaries |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Will the electricity bill be increased? The verdict of the commission to be given in three weeks | ‘Johnny’ [Johnston] and son remanded over using Lanka Sathosa driver for family business Divaina: Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son remanded till January 9 Mawbima: Former Minister Johnston Fernando and youngest son, Jerome, remanded till January 9 | CEB Employees’ Union objects to increasing the electricity bill
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Dinamina: Siphoning ethanol from Sathosa vehicles: Former Minister ‘Johnny’ [Johnston] and his younger son remanded Aruna: Warrantless arrests for environmental pollution: fines up to Rs. 1 million for noise, air, and water pollution Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |