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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
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Virakesari: “The 13 [13th Amendment] will remain without change; the new constitution will be drafted at the right time by also incorporating the opinion of the public” – The government | High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha meets Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha Thinakaran: “Passport distribution to return to normal within a month; necessary steps taken to bring it back to normalcy; 24-hour services are provided at present due to the urgency of the public” – Ananda Wijepala | “13A will be implemented without any changes until a new constitution is brought in” – Nalinda Jayatissa | “Rs. 110 billion [allocated] for the salary increment of state employees” – Nalinda Jayatissa |
Thinakkural: “Why do opposition parties panic when underworld groups fight? As they are calling for security, there must be a link between them and the underworld” – Ruling party MP Nipuna Arachchi | The death penalty to be implemented following murders? | Is India warning Ranil [Wickremesinghe] to not show off as if he is “India’s person” [supported by India]? Thamilan: An end to criminal activities! At the national security council meeting, the president orders stern action to be taken | “Question [Senior DIG] Priyantha [Weerasooriya] over the murder of Sanjeewa; special focus is needed on national security” – Udaya Gammanpila | A special discussion to be held on Thursday on the local government election |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The performance of the Ganemulle Sanjeewa murder, revealed: “The shooter had covered his face with a file while entering the courts; he shot Sanjeewa, placed the gun on the ground, opened the door and left” – Attorney-at-law Priyankara Pushpakumara Divaina: “A mission launched to arrest 5,000 who have left the service of the army” – Secretary of Defence Sampath Thuyacontha | The investigation into the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa: “The Colombo chief magistrate questioned the prisons’ officer as to why this suspect was brought to the court without an order” – A constable of the Keselwatta Police Ada: Why was Ganemulle Sanjeewa brought to court without an order? The shooter had been convinced to [commit] the murder via Facebook |
Mawbima: Orders to arrest all soldiers who have fled the army | Ganemulle Sanjeewa: “Shots were fired just as the magistrate was asking why he was brought to the open court” – The magistrate provides evidence for the investigation Dinamina: “Immediately arrest those who have deserted the service of the tri-forces” – Orders from the secretary of defence Aruna: The investigation into the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa: Sanjeewa was shot just as the words “bail will not be placed” were spoken; the magistrate remained under the chair Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“13A will be implemented without any changes until a new constitution is brought in” – Nalinda Jayatissa
Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thinakaran
Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa claimed that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution will be implemented until a new constitution is brought in. He added that the constitution will be drafted when the opportunity comes, and that sufficient time will be given to obtain public opinion on it after it is debated in parliament. Addressing parliament yesterday (24th), he noted that however, the economy should be strengthened prior to that.
“51% of the curse of 76 years can be attributed to the JVP” – Mano Ganesan
Thamilan Addressing parliament yesterday (24th), SJB MP Mano Ganesan highlighted that It cannot be said that the JVP or the NPP have no role in the country’s history as there is a dark past that cannot be hidden. He further stated that all of them [politicians] have made mistakes in the past, and added that the NPP cannot escape by referring to it as a 76-year curse as 51% of that “curse” can be attributed to the JVP. |
“Why do opposition parties panic when underworld groups fight? As they are calling for security, there must be a link between them and the underworld” – Nipuna ArachchiThinakkural NPP MP Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi claimed that the conduct of the opposition parties proves that politicians have links with underworld groups as they panic and request for security when underworld groups fight among themselves. He noted that the UNP created the environment for the emergence of underworld groups. |
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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The CIABOC ordered to handover copies of [the documents pertaining to] Keheliya’s illegal assets to his family
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada
The Colombo High Court yesterday (24th) ordered the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to hand over certified copies of the documents pertaining to the assets of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members, which had been suspended on the orders of the Court. Previously, as part of the ongoing investigation by the CIABOC, the court had issued an order suspending the fixed deposits and life insurance policies valued at over Rs. 97 million belonging to Rambukwella, his spouse, daughters and relatives. The court issued the order considering the plea made by the defence counsel yesterday (24th).
7,194 people affected by the dry weather
Lankadeepa, Ada 7,194 people belonging to 2,278 families in the Ratnapura and Kalutara Districts have been seriously affected by the drought and extreme dry weather prevailing in the country. Accordingly, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated that 7,194 people do not have access to drinking water. The DMC further stated that they have taken steps to provide water for the people in the aforementioned districts. |
The 58th session of the UNHRC commences: A delegation including Minister Vijitha Herath attends representing Sri Lanka
Dinamina The 58th session of the UNHRC commenced yesterday (24th) in Geneva. The session will continue until April 4, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it will focus on the human rights situation of member countries and the measures taken for its promotion. A delegation including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will represent Sri Lanka at the session. The ministry pointed out that the minister and the delegation will also hold discussions with diplomats of other countries during the conference. |
“According to the budget this year, one family will pay taxes worth Rs. 40,000 per month to the government” – The FSP
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Education Secretary of the FSP Pubudu Jayagoda stated that according to this year’s budget, one family will have to pay taxes to the government amounting to Rs. 40,000 per month. Speaking at a press conference held at the FSP office in Nugegoda yesterday (24th), Jayagoda added that it is an increase of Rs. 8,200 compared to the amount that had to be paid as monthly tax last year (2024).
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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The investigations into the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa: “The Colombo chief magistrate questioned the prisons’ officer as to why this suspect was brought to court without an order” – A constable of the Keselwatta Police
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural
Attorney-at-law Priyankara Pushpakumara provided a witness account of the shooting of underworld figure Ganemulle Sanjeewa yesterday (24th) before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. In his witness account, Pushpakumara stated that a man who entered the courtroom while covering his face with a file, shot Ganemulle Sanjeewa, carefully left the gun on the floor, opened the door of the courtroom and left. He also added that the people in the courtroom rushed out shouting that a lawyer was firing shots. Divaina highlighted a statement from a constable of the Keselwatta Police stating that the suspect was shot just as the magistrate questioned as to why he was brought to the open court without an order.
Ada highlighted that the shooter had been convinced to carry out the shooting via Facebook. Reports also state that the woman who had handed the gun over to the shooter was still at large. Further evidence was revealed during the investigation that only cases that were scheduled over Zoom were to be conducted that day and that the suspect was even seated outside of the courtroom.
Permission has also been granted to retain and question the shooter and the driver for three months.
“A mission launched to arrest 5,000 who have left the service of the army” – Secretary of Defence Sampath Thuyacontha
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Virakesari, Thinakaran
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha stated that he has issued an order for the immediate arrest of all deserters from the security forces. The defence secretary highlighted the ministry’s concern over the recent shootings and added that accordingly, a decision was made to arrest all security force deserters. Thuyacontha added that the underlying problem there is a social issue. He clarified that they have confirmed through investigations that military officers who have deserted the military before completing their full-service period have a high probability of getting involved with the underworld.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. The nine FR petitions against Deshabandu to be taken up for hearing – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thamilan
2. “The first installment of the salary increase granted to state employees to be added to their April salaries” – Nalinda Jayatissa | Minister Nalinda explains how the salaries for the health sector will be increased – Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran, Thamilan
3. “The remaining passports will be issued within a month” – Ananda Wijepala – Dinamina, Virakesari, Thinakaran
4. The vote on the second reading of the budget to be held today – Lankadeepa, Ada, Thinakaran
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