19 February 2025 | Vol. 11, #29

  DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS   Tamil Headlines   Virakesari: “There are no plans to achieve the targets; it is doubtful whether even the economic growth of 2024 will be achieved in 2025” – Harsha de Silva Thinakaran: “The wage for plantation workers will be Rs. 1,700 hereafter; companies agreed“ – Wasantha Samarasinghe | Government employees’ basic salary increased after 9 years; newly joining teacher will now get Rs. 30,211 basic salary | “There is no…