9 October 2026 | Vol. 12, #184

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Tamil Headlines

Virakesari: There are modifications in matters affecting Buddhist monks; a committee will be appointed to amend the law; the president assures the Maha Sangha | “Release Anojan immediately” – Amnesty International urges Saudi Arabian authorities | Refused permission for Shiranthi to receive treatment at a private hospital; she will be taken to the National Eye Hospital today; Mahinda Rajapaksa visited his spouse in prison

Thinakaran: Special presidential committee to amend legal regulations for imprisoned monks; directed to submit recommendations within two weeks | “Government servants’ salaries will be increased in the 2027 budget” – Prime Minister | National Development Bank fraud; COPE committee summons Central Bank officials for inquiry | Opposition signs no-confidence motion against the speaker

Thinakkural: “The government must not set fire to the saffron robes by destroying Buddhist tradition and civilisation; do not interfere in it any further,” warns [Sri Lanka] Freedom Party | Joint Opposition in severe outrage over removal of saffron robes | Advice provided by the diaspora for Mahinda to die of a heart attack; MP Archchuna in severe outrage

Thamilan: Ven. Gnanasara Thera made to wear prison jumper; Mahanayakes express severe dissatisfaction! Urgent letter sent to commissioner of prisons expressing opposition | “Why is the government hesitating regarding an international investigation?” – asks Shanakiyan in parliament

TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES   Photo credits: Daily Mirror There are modifications in matters affecting Buddhist monks; a committee will be...

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