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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Don’t cause unnecessary panic; the truth about fundamentalism (group) in the East must be revealed” – MP Nizam Kariapper | Allegation of fundamentalist groups in the East; Muslin MPs’ strongly oppose in parliament; no answer from the government| Internal mechanism is not enough emphasises the International Commission of Jurists in Geneva| |Yoshitha’s grandmother (sic) arrested; court releases on bail |Middeniya triple murder: Shooter arrested [and] eight arrested so far; includes two policemen and two ex-army personnel Thinakaran: “In the guise of fundamentalism some forces are trying to blame the Muslim community; reveal the truth” – Nizam Kariapper requests| Fire-fighting service in Mannar and Mullaitivu very soon; plan to build fire-fighting units funded by World Bank |High-tech guns for road safety; action by police to prevent accidents | “Restructure Customs [according] to the current requirements” – President |Job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Korea |
Thinakkural: “India can stop Tamil Nadu fisherfolk from trespassing; [but] refuses to stop it; if India has an intention to do good for the people of the North, it should stop it; we will pay special attention to this during the visit of the Indian prime minister” – Minister Bimal Rathnayake | “Attempt to [create] issues with India and us; cannot allow China to interfere” – MP Selvam [Adaikkalanathan] | “Attempts to [create] confusion in Batticaloa?” – MP Srineshan questions | “South and Indian fisherfolk prey on Northern fisherfolk” – MP Gajendrakumar [expresses] concern | “Failure to stop Indian fisherfolk [will lead to] protest by Northern fisherfolk” – MP Thurairasa Ravikaran warns Thamilan: Daisy Forrest [granted] bail | “Only India can solve the fisherfolk’s problem; will be a relief to the Northern Tamils” – Bimal Rathnayake | “Explain ‘fundamentalism in the East’” – MP Nizam demands answers | “Expired oil in the market” – MP Bimal informs |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Will the power plant be built or not? The time given to Adani ends today | The shooter in the Middeniya triple murder caught: Bike found in a quarry | Court case regarding Jackson Anthony’s accident concluded Divaina: The Middeniya triple murder: Contracted murderer that caused the deaths of “Kajja” and his two children, caught; a Rs. 500,000 contract; eight caught so far, one more who is suspected to have ridden the motorcycle still at large | “Daisy Achchi”, who was arrested when she visited the CID to record a statement, granted bail: “She, who is 93 years old, does not have any intention of avoiding the court” – The lawyer states while requesting bail; an incident that took place about 10 years ago has been the reason for the case Ada: The CSN money laundering case: The arrested Daisy Forrest granted bail |
Mawbima: The shooter who murdered “Kajja” and his two kids travelling with him, arrested: A contract commissioned by “Backo-Saman”?; motorcycle retrieved from a quarry | 93-year-old “Daisy Achchi” granted bail Dinamina: “Daisy Achchi”, who gave a bag of gems to Yoshitha, granted bail: “The client cannot even remember what she ate” – Lawyer states while requesting bail Aruna: Private buses without CCTV to not receive licences; the NTC takes the cane; steps taken to be added to the conditions Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“India can stop Tamil Nadu fisherfolk from trespassing; [but] refuses to stop it; if India has an intention to do good for the people of the North, it should stop it; we will pay special attention to this during the visit of the Indian prime minister” – Minister Bimal Rathnayake
Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thamilan
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake stated that India can easily resolve the issues faced by Sri Lankan fisherfolk in Northern waters. He emphasised that this would be a significant assistance to the Tamil community in the North. He highlighted that the Northern Province has the highest number of fisherfolk, with many depending on fisheries for their livelihood. However, despite rich marine resources, Northern fisherfolk remain poorer than their Southern counterparts. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mano Ganesan supported the minister’s stance, urging Sri Lankan leaders to include this issue in discussions when the Indian prime minister visits Sri Lanka next month. He stressed that Indian fisherfolk are plundering Sri Lankan resources, and a solution is long overdue.
Thamilan: All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC) MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam raised concerns about Southern fisherfolk permanently settling in Nayaru, Mullaitivu with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy, threatening the livelihoods of local Tamil fisherfolk. He urged the fisheries minister to take immediate action to stop this encroachment.
“Don’t cause unnecessary panic; the truth about fundamentalism (group) in the East must be revealed” – MP Nizam Kariapper | Muslin MPs’ strongly oppose
Virakesari, Thamilan, Thinakkural, Thinakaran “Cannot allow another Zaharan situation in this country. In the guise of fundamentalism, some evil forces are trying to blame the Muslim community. Reveal the truth”, stated Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nizam Kariapper. He further stated that the remarks made by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala and Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa need clarification. “These vague statements have created confusion in the community as no specific names have been mentioned. Islamic Virakesari: The Muslim MPs strongly opposed these accusations and stated that such issues always come up during their fasting time. It was noted that no counter arguments were made by the government on this matter. |
Sri Lanka should be brought to international justice structures, including the International Criminal Court – Tamil National People’s Front writes to Core Group [of countries on Sri Lanka]Thinakkural In a letter sent to the Core Group on Sri Lanka comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia and the United Kingdom, the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) asserted that for the upcoming United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution to secure the Tamil people’s consent, it must introduce a new resolution that brings Sri Lanka under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international justice mechanisms. |
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Modi to visit Sri Lanka in early April on invitation from President Dissanayake
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna
Further strengthening the historical bonds of friendship between India and Sri Lanka, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is scheduled for an official visit to Sri Lanka in April. The visit will primarily focus on a range of issues including connectivity and economic ties. President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended this invitation to PM Modi during his two-day trip to New Delhi in mid-December 2024.
Strike organised by the Federation of Health Professionals postponed to March 17
Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Aruna The Federation of Health Professionals (FHP) has decided to temporarily call off its planned token strike, which was scheduled to be launched today (6th). Joint Convenor of the FHP Ravi Kumudesh stated that they decided to call off the strike until 8.00 am on March 17 after discussions with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. |
“A new insurance and pension scheme for fisherfolk” – Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
Dinamina Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage stated in parliament yesterday (5th) that a new insurance scheme and pension scheme will be established for the fisher community of Sri Lanka. The deputy minister emphasised that the new insurance scheme will provide benefits for full and partial damage to the fisheries and property of all fisherfolk. He added further that the Fisheries Department has initiated plans to implement the necessary changes. |
EC to gather today to discuss plans and issues of the LG elections
Dinamina
The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to meet today (6th) to discuss the plans related to the Local Government (LG) elections and the issues arising in that regard. This is the first time that the EC will be meeting after calling for nominations for the local government elections. After today’s meeting, the attention of the commission is to call district election officers and assistant election officers to Colombo.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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The CSN money laundering case: The arrested Daisy Forrest granted bail
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
Daisy Forrest Wickramasinghe alias “Daisy Achchi” who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation was granted bail yesterday (5th). Forrest was arrested when she arrived at the CID yesterday (5th) morning to record a statement. The investigation in question is being conducted under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act. Previously, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, was arrested and placed in remand custody in relation to this case. The investigation pertains to allegations of misuse of funds through a joint account associated with the CSN Channel. The lawyer representing Forrest stated that his client cannot even remember what she ate and does not have any intention of avoiding any court proceedings.
Lankadeepa, Dinamina and Aruna report that Forrest is 97 years old, while Divaina, Ada and Mawbima report that she is 93 years old.
Strict laws to curb the corruption at the Customs: President issues directives
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Thinakaran
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to enact strict laws to eliminate the irregularities in the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC). The president made the statement yesterday (5th) during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the SLC regarding the 2025 Budget and institutional restructuring. President Dissanayake also stated that structural reforms will be carried out in the SLC to create an institutional structure that matches the era.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. The Middeniya triple murder: Contracted murderer that caused the deaths of “Kajja” and his two children, caught; a Rs. 500,000 contract; eight caught so far, one more who is suspected to have ridden the motorcycle still at large – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari
2. “There’s substandard coconut oil in the market” – Wasantha Samarasinghe – Lankadeepa, Ada, Thinakaran, Thamilan
3. “There is no strike; report to work” – Jayatissa – Divaina, Dinamina, Thinakaran
4. Three parties and nine independent groups have submitted their deposits for the LG election – Ada, Thinakaran
5. Postal voting applications for the LG election to be accepted till March 12 – Divaina, Virakesari, Thamilan
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