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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
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Virakesari: Shritharan writes to president seeking permission to meet him to request start of discussions on the new constitution | Cabinet approves the Sabrimala pilgrimage as a government accepted pilgrimage | Windmill and mineral sand issue: Important meeting with President Anura to take place today Thinakaran: ”Youth movements as a force that creates great pioneers; the future of the country is in the hands of the youth in the coming years” – President states at the National Youth Conference held after 32 years |
Thinakkural: The government (Nalinda Jayatissa) accuses the Opposition of trying to protect the Thamilan: Mannar windmill work temporarily halted! Court reaches settlement on dispute that led to tension in Mannar |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Phone silent for a period of two months: Rajitha not found although five houses were checked; warrants issued for his arrest Divaina: Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed new IGP while establishing a record for rising to the top ranks of the police from a constable’s seat | Arrest Rajitha Senaratne – Colombo Magistrate’s Court orders | The killing of former Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha was carried out by the underworld: was it the shooter that fled? The vehicle the assassins arrived in, the driver and the gun found Ada: Orders to immediately arrest Rajitha Senratne who has been avoiding the CIABOC | Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed new IGP
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Mawbima: Former pradeshiya sabha member shot and killed in Meegoda: three including the driver that fled, arrested | “Do not come for meetings if you can’t answer the questions that you are asked” – Prime Minister Harini advises officials Dinamina: “‘Youth Club’ is a platform that cultivates competent leaders prepared to lead the nation’s future” – President at the Youth Club Conference | Cabinet approves immediate new recruitment of 62,314 to the government service Aruna: Former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member ‘Bana’ murdered on the main road: shooters arrested within hours; suspected extortion by former pradeshiya sabha member in the name of an underworld figure Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Shritharan writes to president seeking permission to meet him to request start of discussions on the new constitution
Thinakkural, Virakesari
ITAK MP and parliamentary group leader Sivagnanam Shritharan has sent an urgent letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting a meeting to discuss pressing issues faced by the Tamil-speaking people of the North and East. Shritharan has stated his belief that a timely, direct discussion could lead to solutions and foster national reconciliation. He has outlined seven key topics for the proposed discussion: initiating talks for a permanent political solution to the ethnic issue, the release of Tamil political prisoners, the release of private and military-occupied lands, resettlement in the Myliddy area of the Jaffna District, arrests made under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, threats against journalists and independent media personnel and military interference in
civilian life and procedures.
Windmill work temporarily halted! Court reaches amicable resolution to the tense situation in Mannar yesterday
Thinakkural, Thamilan Thamilan: Following a tense standoff in Mannar, an agreement was reached in the Mannar Magistrate’s Court yesterday (12th) to temporarily halt construction work on a controversial wind power project. The resolution was achieved after protesters, who had blocked five vehicles carrying large turbine components since the previous night, were represented in court by President’s Counsel |
“77 shootings in the South, nothing in the North; why such a large
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Government to take appropriate action regarding Mullaitivu incident; innocent youth should not be sacrificed for political gain; intellectuals strongly condemn the actions of Tamil parties for 75 years
Thinakaran
Several commentators have argued that the recent hartal called by Tamil political parties following the death of a youth in Muthaiyankattu is a politically motivated act rather than a genuine effort to seek justice. London-based journalist S. Jeyabalan stated that the hartal stems from a three-way competition between the TNA, TNPF and the sangu (conch) alliance to appear as heroes for their vote-bank politics. Similarly, Jaffna civil society figure Arun Siddharth claimed that politicians are using the youth’s death to establish their relevance ahead of the upcoming provincial council elections and the UNHRC session.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“Ilmenite smuggling in Aruwakkalu has received support from Chamara Sampath” – Minister of Industry Handunnetti says he has information
Ada, Dinamina
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti stated that former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been confirmed to have been directly involved in unlawfully maintaining the ilmenite excavation site in Aruwakkalu without any legal permission or fear. Handunnetti made the statement during an inspection tour of the site yesterday (12th). Minister Handunnetti further stated that this ilmenite excavation site, located within a highly environmentally sensitive zone along the border of the Wilpattu National Park, has been operated in a dangerously damaging manner without any fear due to the actions of certain politicians acting on their own accord. As a result, he said, even government officials have been left without the environment necessary to make decisions regarding such projects.
Misappropriation of Rs. 70 million: Investigation initiated against Namal Rajapaksa – FCID tells court
Dinamina The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo chief magistrate that an investigation has been launched under the Money Laundering Act against SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to a transaction concerning the Krrish deal. Officials stated in court that the investigation was initiated following revelations regarding a sum of Rs. 70 million said to have been provided to Namal Rajapaksa by an individual named Nimal Perera. Investigating officers informed the court that a detailed report is being prepared regarding the investigation into this transaction. It was also revealed in court that Namal Rajapaksa had requested R.P. Gupta, a director of the private company Krrish Transworks Colombo, to contribute towards the development of rugby. |
The railway general manager was fired for not allowing an illegal act – Railway trade unions
Aruna Railway trade unions allege that General Manager of Railways Dhammika Jayasundara was removed from his position primarily for refusing to approve an illegal transaction within the department. General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Nidahas Railway Employees Union Janith Lankage emphasised this in a letter sent yesterday (12th) to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He stated that this conspiratorial removal was carried out by a group including the minister and deputy minister of transport, who, according to him, created a false impression of the Railway Department to justify the action. |
“There’s a possibility of giving a post to the transferred general manager” – Jayatissa
Aruna
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the cabinet has approved the attachment of Dhammika Jayasundara, who was removed from the position of general manager of Sri Lanka Railways, to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, in a manner that enables his appointment to a suitable post in the special grade of the Sri Lanka Engineering Service. A cabinet proposal to terminate his services as the general manager of the Sri Lanka Railways Department was presented by the minister of transport, highways, ports and civil aviation, and the cabinet accordingly granted its approval.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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“‘Youth Club’ is a platform that cultivates competent leaders prepared to lead the nation’s future” – President at the Youth Club Conference
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12th), addressing the ’Youth Club’ National Youth Conference held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, stated that with the beginning of the new political transformation, the youth movement in the country has transitioned from being a political pawn to a platform that cultivates competent leaders prepared to lead the nation’s future. The president stressed that the government’s goal is to establish a youth community empowered to shape its own future, ensuring that young people are given their rightful role rather than merely serving as contributors to the maintenance of political power. He further stated that a programme will be launched through the youth movement to transform young men and women into leaders and stakeholders in the country’s development path. The president added further that “this country was once under the control of a highly destructive group. We have taken over political power from that group. The power we now hold, we do so with the expectation that, in due course, we will pass the baton to you, the next generation. We do not wish to stay in these roles for an extended duration.”
Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed as the new IGP
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thamilan
The Constitutional Council (CC) has approved the appointment of Acting IGP SDIG Priyantha Weerasooriya as Sri Lanka’s 37th Inspector General of Police (IGP). Senior Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Weerasooriya, with a career spanning 36 years, was appointed acting IGP in September 2024, becoming the first officer in the 158-year history of the force to rise from the rank of police constable to its top position. The approval of the CC followed a recommendation made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya as Sri Lanka’s 37th Inspector General of Police.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. The killing of former Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha was carried out by the underworld: was it the shooter that fled? The vehicle the assassins arrived in, the driver and the gun found – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thamilan
2. Warrants issued for the arrest of Rajitha Senaratne who has been avoiding the CIABOC – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran, Thinakkural
3. “There’s no crisis within the government” | “No intention of changing the prime minister” – Nalinda Jayatissa – Lankadeepa, Ada, Dinamina, Divaina, Aruna, Thinakkural
4. NCM against the deputy minister of defence handed over to the Speaker – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thamilan
5. Chandrika Bandaranaike will not be going to courts against curbing privileges of former presidents – Lankadeepa, Dinamina, Thinakaran
6. “Cabinet approval given to recruit 62,314 immediately to government service” – Nalinda Jayatissa – Ada, Dinamina, Thinakaran
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