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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Electricity tariffs increased by 15%; effective from midnight yesterday; PUCSL announces | Ranil recorded statement for an hour | [Brigadier] Shammi Kumararatne remanded for threatening Suresh Kumar, a key witness in Eknaligoda case Thinakaran: Electricity rates increased by 15% from midnight yesterday, 8% for houses using less than 30 units – Public Utilities Commission statement | Talks with companies to develop wastelands | Thushara Upuldeniya remanded till June 25; Colombo Magistrate’s Court orders |
Thinakkural: Electricity tariffs to increase from today by 15% | While the police were searching the country, the prisoner who was released [on presidential pardon] appeared in court in a cool manner! He informed the magistrate that he was there; he left in the presence of the police Thamilan: Another disaster for the people: Electricity tariffs increased by 15%; PUCSL announces |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Effective from today: electricity tariffs increased by 15% | Prisons commissioner general remanded once again: Three inmates have been released from the Anuradhapura Prison on Vesak Day Divaina: Electricity tariffs increased by 15%: although there is no change in the Rs. 4.50 charged for each unit under 90, the domestic bill will be increased by Rs. 20 | “Things that even the court will be surprised by concerning the release of prisoners will be revealed in court during the next hearing” – Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris Ada: Electricity tariffs increased by 15%: new charges to be effective from today |
Mawbima: Three others who were not granted presidential pardon released from the Anuradhapura Prison: revealed in court; prisons commissioner general remanded till June 25 | A crucial meeting between Sajith Premadasa and Rauff Hakeem to reach decision on the post of Colombo mayor Dinamina: Electricity tariffs increased by 15% Aruna: Electricity tariffs increased by 15% in order to earn Rs. 268 billion Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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ITAK and TPNA sign agreement to form administration in the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha
Thinakkural, Thamilan, Virakesari
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) and the Tamil People’s National Alliance (TPNA) signed an agreement in Colombo yesterday (11th) on forming an administration in the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha. General Secretary of the ITAK M.A. Sumanthiran and General Secretary of the TPNA C.V. Wigneswaran signed the agreement at the residence of the latter. Accordingly, the chairpersonship will be assumed by the TPNA during the first two years, and the rest of the term by the ITAK. It is reported that the TPNA is to support the ITAK in other areas to form local governments.
A brigadier remanded over threatening a witness in Eknaligoda
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Inappropriate release could continue in the future – BASL writes to president
Virakesari In a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concern over the alleged irregular release of an inmate from the Anuradhapura Prison under the guise of a presidential pardon. It has requested the president to direct a full and impartial investigation into the incident and to take action |
“Attempt to instigate racism at Thaiyiddy” | “Wage increase soon for plantation workers” | “Steps to be taken on releasing Tamil prisoners” – Nalinda Jayatissa
Thinakaran, Thinakkural
Thinakkural: Responding at the cabinet media briefing, Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa claimed that small groups are engaged in instigating racism at Thaiyiddy with political motives, adding that the government will not leave room for such activities. He also stated that they would be announcing good news soon on a wage increase for plantation workers. Jayatissa claimed that investigations will be carried out on statements made by MP Ramanathan Archchuna about the controversial containers once complaints have been received in this regard. Thinakaran, Thinakkural: Jayatissa stated that the government has considered the requests made on the release of Tamil political prisoners, adding that steps will be taken through the relevant institutions in this regard.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Anuradhapura Prison superintendent remanded till tomorrow
Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Aruna
The superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the controversial release of an inmate during the granting of the presidential pardon to inmates to mark the Vesak Poya Day, will remain in remand custody until June 13. The extension was ordered by the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court. The superintendent was initially arrested by the CID on June 8 following allegations of unlawful action in facilitating the inmate’s release.
NPP secures authority in the Bandarawela Municipal Council, in which the Opposition had won the majority: SJB, that stated that it will establish power, gives up the fight
Divaina, Dinamina R.M. Sagaradheera Vishva Vikrama of the NPP was elected as the new mayor of the Bandarawela Municipal Council yesterday (11th), securing a majority of four votes. Additionally, Srikanth Nanda, representing Independent Group 01, who also secured a majority of four votes, was elected as the deputy mayor of the Bandarawela Municipal Council. Following the recent Local Government (LG) elections, no single party managed to secure a clear majority in the Bandarawela Municipal Council. As a result, the position of mayor remained unfilled until now. The vote to elect the mayor and deputy mayor was held yesterday (11th) at the Bandarawela Municipal Council premises under the supervision of Badulla District Commissioner of Local Government Lalith Hemantha Dissanayake. Since the NPP did not obtain a majority of council seats in the election, the new appointments were made with the support of a member from Independent Group 01. |
A decisive meeting between Sajith and Hakeem to reach decision on the Colombo mayor’s position
Mawbima Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauff Hakeem stated that a meeting will be held between the SLMC and Leader of the SJB Sajith Premadasa today (12th). Hakeem added that the discussion will decide who will be nominated as the candidate for the position of mayor in Colombo from the united opposition. The SLMC leader further added that he expects to reach a final decision on the matter following the discussion with Premadasa. |
Acting ministers appointed for four ministries
Dinamina
Acting ministers for four ministries have been appointed due to the absence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as he makes an official visit to Germany. In response to an invitation extended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Dissanayake is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Accordingly, acting ministers have been appointed to oversee four ministries. These include the Ministry of Digital Economy, Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development – all of which fall under the purview of the president. Additionally, an acting minister has been appointed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, which is currently held by Minister Vijitha Herath.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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Effective from today: electricity tariffs increased by 15%
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday (11th) officially announced a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, which will come into effect from today (12th). PUCSL officials state that the revision was made following a comprehensive public consultation process, during which both written and oral feedback was considered. The commission stated further that the decision aligns with established tariff regulation procedures and also takes into account several key economic and operational factors. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had initially proposed an 18.3% hike in electricity rates for the period covering June to December 2025. Although the PUCSL approved a slightly lower adjustment than what was proposed, the commission emphasised that the revised tariffs are essential to ensure the sustainability of the power sector amid ongoing financial pressures.
Prisons commissioner general remanded once again: Three inmates have been released from the Anuradhapura Prison on Vesak Day
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thamilan
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court yesterday (12th) that three inmates who were not included in the official list of prisoners granted a presidential pardon on Vesak Poya Day had been released from the Anuradhapura Prison. The revelation was made in court as the suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was already in remand custody, was once again produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Accordingly, after considering submissions from both sides, the Colombo chief magistrate ordered that Upuldeniya be further remanded until June 25.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. Ranil Wickremesinghe provides one hour statement at the CID – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thinakaran
2. The inmate who was unlawfully granted the presidential pardon and disappeared, re-emerges from within the court – Lankadeepa, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakkural
3. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake meets the German president – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Thinakkural, Thinakaran
4. “Increasing the electricity tariffs is stomping on the public mandate” – Premadasa – Divaina, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakkural
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