DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Challenges continue in Vijay’s formation of government; security withdrawn: Congress protest against the Governor today | The Supreme Court rules that the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council is legally valid; it orders the completion of boundary delimitation within 2 months Thinakaran: “Suspects who attacked estate workers arrested” – Minister Ananda Wijepala | Vietnam President to deliver special address in parliament today | “Action to print vehicle number plates soon” – says Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena |
Thinakkural: The Governor continues to prevent Vijay from forming a government despite personal requests; major tension in Tamil Nadu politics as a massive wave of opposition grows against the Governor | Spread of viral fever; 4 schools in Deniyaya remain closed today as well | Is Chemmani becoming a burial ground for children? Skeletal remains of children continue to be recovered Thamilan: Vijay’s swearing-in is in limbo! The Governor of Tamil Nadu has issued a definitive announcement to prove a majority; many condemn the Governor; efforts also underway for a DMK-AIADMK alliance | “Free visas will be reviewed every six months,” says Minister Ananda Wijepala | “Political violence against Tamils” – MP Archchuna slams the government |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The Airbus transaction: Warrants issued to arrest Kapila Chandrasena; the trust of the court has been breached by getting two unacquainted persons to place bail Divaina: Outstanding payments amount to Rs. 10 billion for renewable energy [producers]; “While charges for diesel are being paid due to the coal issue, our payments have been delayed” – Vice President of the Federation of Renewable Energy Developers Prabath Wickramasinghe; “Will discuss with the Ministry of Finance and provide a solution” – Chairperson of National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd. Dr B.L. Pradeep Priydarshana Perera
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Dinamina: The Airbus transaction: Warrants issued to arrest Kapila Chandrasena, who violated bail conditions; bail placed by two individuals paid to do so Aruna: This newspaper was unavailable at the time of publishing FrontPage Anidda: This newspaper was unavailable at the time of publishing FrontPage |