DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Former MPs received compensation of Rs. 122 crores. Government reveals names of 43 people in parliament Thinakaran: 43 former MPs received Rs. 122 crores as compensation for property damage during the aragalaya; Keheliya Rs. 959 lakhs, Johnston Rs. 934 lakhs |
Thinakkural: 43 politicians received Rs. 122.41 crore for houses burnt during May 9 protests. Details of those behind liquor licences will be released soon, says Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa Thamilan: Government preparing to bring criminal motion against attorney general! Anura’s emergency meeting with Parinda. |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: 43 MPs have taken compensation worth Rs. 1.22 billion for the houses that were set on fire during the aragalaya | President seeks information from the AG | “Bring forth an impeachment against the AG” – Lasantha’s daughter writes to the PM Divaina: List of MP names who have taken compensation for property destroyed by the aragalaya on May 9, 2022 released | Protests against recommendations given by the AG to release the suspects in the Lasantha murder case | “Bring forth an impeachment against the AG” – Lasantha’s daughter requests the PM Ada: Compensation worth Rs. 1.22 billion taken by 43 politicians for property damage that was caused |
Mawbima: Compensation worth Rs. 1.22 billion for 43 MPs for property that was set on fire during the aragalaya period | “Bring forth an impeachment against the AG” – Lasantha’s daughter writes to the PM | “There is no point in holding positions if one cannot fulfil one’s responsibilities” – President advises the AG Dinamina: SLPP MPs have taken compensation worth Rs. 1.22 billion for houses that were set on fire during the aragalaya period: Minister Nalinda reveals list in parliament Aruna: An audit invades the Kataragama temple: “I was not aware” – Buddhist commissioner general; “The audit was halted” – Auditor general; “The biggest scams were caught” – Basnayake nilame Anidda: Releasing the suspects in the Lasantha murder: Requests made to the government to bring forth an impeachment against the AG; no response from the government |
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