DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Suresh Sallay to be returned to the fourth floor! His discharge approved by the National Hospital; doctors appear in court via the AG to provide clarifications | The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill submitted in parliament | Ven. Gnanasara Thera dressed in prison attire to be re-produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today | The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court issues detention order for Mahinda Kahandagama arrested with ‘ice’ | “The government must answer for the disrobing of Ven. Gnanasara Thera” – Asserts [SLPP] MP Chanaka Madugoda Thinakaran: Sufficient fuel reserves available; do not believe rumours: No immediate change in fuel prices; avoid unnecessary panic; the CPC ensures steady supply, CPC Chairperson D.J. Rajakaruna confirms | Private fuel stations reduced distribution leading to queues: Additional fuel stocks released to the market; “The situation will normalise shortly” – Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka assures | Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka; the FCID orders appearance | Suresh Sallay discharged from hospital |
Thinakkural: This newspaper was unavailable at the time of publishing FrontPage Thamilan: “Spineless action! The Sri Lankan Government is a slave to America!” – Rauff Hakeem slams Colombo’s refusal to assist Iranian ships | “Thileepan’s commemoration poses a threat to national security! – MP Dayasiri Jayasekara fumes in parliament | “Paramilitary groups remain under continuous surveillance” – Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera confirms | Prison jumper in place of the saffron robes? MP Chanaka expresses severe displeasure over attire forced on Ven. Gnanasara Thera |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Four substandard medicines removed immediately – The Medical Supplies Division issues circular to hospitals Divaina: Shiranthi [Rajapaksa] returns from Singapore: Summoned before the FCID on October 13; notice issued to the FCID director regarding Shiranthi’s bail application
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Dinamina: A court ban on the Matara land belonging to Basil [Rajapaksa] | Shiranthi [Rajapaksa] summoned to the FCID on October 13: Submissions for the bail application to be presented on October 12 | Namal [Rajapaksa] remanded again
Aruna: “Do not give medical advice through social media” – Red lights from the Medical Council for doctors who mislead the public |