DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Successive governments have failed in terms of accountability; your concerns will be reflected in the forthcoming report to the Human Rights Council” – Volker Türk | “The international community must come together to ensure that an investigation takes place in full compliance with international human rights law and standards” – UK MP Uma Kumaran urges Thinakaran: ”Rs. 110 Bn allocated for 2026 public sector salary increase; commitment to creating an attractive government service” – President | Photograph: The ’Sith Roo – 2025’ concert, organised by the Department of Social Services with the aim of elevating the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national platform, held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
Thinakkural: “Successive governments in Sri Lanka have failed to establish independent, strong and fair accountability mechanisms; my report to the UN Human Rights Council will reflect your concerns” – Volker Türk replies | “The international community must Thamilan: Complaint to be filed against the Speaker in Geneva! Opposition in action | No-confidence motion is being prepared against Aruna Jayasekera |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Shasheendra Rajapaksa remanded: CIABOC tells court he coerced officials into granting Rs. 8.8 million compensation for an unauthorised building burnt during the aragalaya Divaina: Shasheendra remanded; allegations of obtaining Rs. 8.8 million compensation through political pressure | “Chichi hasn’t caused a loss to the government through SupremeSAT; no government funds have been invested in him” – PM Harini Ada: Shasheendra who was arrested, remanded
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Mawbima: Former Minister Shasheendra remanded; CIABOC tells court he pressured officials and obtained Rs. 8.8 million compensation for Mahaweli Authority Dinamina: Shasheendra Rajapaksa remanded for collecting Rs. 8.8 million in compensation for an unauthorised building in Sevanagala damaged during the aragalaya; investigations ongoing into 43 others who received payouts Aruna: Shasheendra remanded for taking compensation for Mahaweli Authority property torched during the aragalaya; “Officials faced pressure for refusing payment” – CIABOC; “Rajapaksa name leaves a bitter taste for the CIABOC” – President’s Counsel Anil Silva Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES Photo credits: Tamil Guardian “Successive governments have failed in terms of accountability; your concerns will be...