DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: A consensus reached on the [provincial council] election and a solution [to the ethnic issue]: ITAK – Democratic Tamil National Alliance representatives meet and discuss | A ship carrying relief goods from Tamil Nadu arrives in Colombo Thinakaran: “Work with dedication to restore normalcy” – The president instructs after visiting disaster-affected areas | Former Minister Chelliah Rajadurai passes away in Chennai |
Thinakkural: Some tough work to be done in areas identified in Sri Lanka | “Do not grant permission for constructions not approved by local governments; cut off electricity” – The president issues strict orders Thamilan: Inclement weather: The death toll nears 700; Kandy District records the highest number of deaths |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: “The government to take over lands affected by landslides, amend property laws, and estimate the disaster within three months” – Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi Divaina: “Gather accurate information and complete the payment of disaster compensation before December 31 so that it places no burden on the budget” – The president Mawbima: 97,850 students affected: 35 students from Kandy fall victim to Ditwah: 10 teachers have also died | Resettlement in crisis over NBRO tug of war
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Dinamina: “Complete the payment of disaster compensation before December 31; submit the crop damage list before December 12” – The president directs officials Aruna: Gangs have emerged to steal disaster relief: The IGP orders perpetrators to be apprehended Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |