8 October 2025 | Vol. 11, #179

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

Virakesari: “The resolution establishes confidence in justice” – Human Rights Watch | Opposition submits a petition to the Speaker requesting the appointment of a select committee to investigate the release of 323 containers

Thinakaran: “The government has proper plans to attract both local and foreign investors and achieve development goals” – President’s clarification during the meeting with IMF representatives | Government rejects the UN General Assembly resolution [sic]

Thinakkural: “Since the country needs to be developed, we are in a position to exceed the targets set by the IMF; the government has formulated a proper plan” – President Anura | “The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption is biased; why isn’t it investigating those in power?” – strong accusation by MP Shanakiyan | “The ITAK insists on implementing the 13th Amendment within a unitary state” – criticises Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam | “Why are Sajith’s [team members] panicking over the Thajudeen murder case? – Mahinda Jayasinghe 

Thamilan: “The planned genocide has affected the South as well – one’s own deeds burn oneself” – MP Sathiyalingam | “Threats cannot silence me” – Gammanpila (expresses) fury 

Lankadeepa: One-fourth of Sri Lankan families are now living in poverty: another 10% at high risk – World Bank reveals; economic progress praised; 80% of state funds allocated for salaries, welfare and loan interests | “MP position sold for Rs. 80 million: the CIABOC to conduct investigations” – Sunil Watagala  

Divaina: Unbearable poverty: poverty ratio has risen to 24.9% in 2024; another 10% are very close to the poverty line – World Bank states | Five suspects connected to the Hungama dual murder caught within six hours: ‘Bindu’ who ran the operation had wanted to become an “underworld thug”; three murder allegations against ‘Bindu’; five murder allegations against ‘Bopasindu’ that was slain | Permission to proceed with hearing denied: Julampitiya Amare’s appeal dismissed, death sentence confirmed

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Dinamina: IMF supports government’s plan to revive economy: “the government has strategies to develop the bankrupt country” – President tells IMF delegation | “If former presidents request security, we are prepared to provide it” – Ananda Wijepala | Postal Department to the COPA to discuss overtime allowance issues

Aruna: Seven students from Rathmalgahaela school in Dambulla hospitalised after tasting red substance: monkeys have infiltrated and messed up the lab

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