DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran; Iran guarantees safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz; oil price drops to 95 dollars | Iranians turned into a human chain to face a catastrophic attack Thinakaran: “Peace should prevail in the Middle East region soon” – President emphasises at the meeting with the ambassadors of the Arabian countries |
Thinakkural: Agreement on a two-week ceasefire! Will the war come to an end? Talks begin tomorrow; world breathes a sigh of relief | Northern rail services resume today | Strait of Hormuz is being opened; Iran to collect customs duty Thamilan: Temporary end to Gulf conflict; Iran-USA ceasefire! Mediated compromise through Pakistan will be in effect for two weeks | Pakistan proud over ceasefire; Prime Minister welcomes | “Historic victory” – Iran announces |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Electricity bill to be increased again? Proposal handed over to the PUCSL Divaina: Iran and the US on a two-week ceasefire: 10 conditions from Iran: decision on a more conclusive agreement to be made on April 10
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Dinamina: A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran with the mediation of Pakistan; attacks halted; Hormuz Strait opened | Enough and more buses and trains to travel to hometowns for Avurudu [New Year] | No pardon for traffic violators during Avurudu [New Year] season – Police state Aruna: Price of Avurudu food items skyrockets due to increase in gas and raw material prices Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |