The Divide

In-depth comparative analysis contrasting how different news outlets report, frame, and analyse the same events across the Sinhala, Tamil and English press.

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Sallay’s arrest via sister publications: Cleaning house or covering tracks?

Sister publications diverge on the intention behind Sallay's arrest
Mar 10, 2026

Government’s engagement with India and China: Signalling shift or strategic continuity?

Newspapers diverge on the shifts in signalling through Tilvin Silva's visit to India.
Mar 5, 2026

Prabhakaran’s house: Panic over monument or panic over misquote?

Newspapers diverge on criticisms related to proposals to renovate Prabhakaran's house.
Feb 26, 2026

Kivul Oya project: Northern irrigation or southern settlements?

Divergence on the perceived purpose of the Kivul Oya project.
Feb 24, 2026

Kivul Oya protest: Opposing an irrigation project or demographic alteration?

Divergence in how sister publications framed the Kivul Oya protest.
Feb 10, 2026

Independence Day & the “Black Day” protests, as covered by sister TV channels

Diverging coverage on Independence Day and the Black Day protests in the North and East.
Feb 10, 2026

Trincomalee Buddha statue: opposing accounts – “police beat monks” vs. “monks attempted to attack the police”

Contrasting accounts of what transpired in Trincomalee.
Feb 3, 2026

One constitution, two conceptions 

Diverging press narratives on formulating a new constitution.
Feb 3, 2026

Thai Pongal in Jaffna: Two parallel debates, one-sided coverage

President's participation in the Thai Pongal celebrations in Jaffna: How did TV channels cover it?
Jan 27, 2026

President Dissanayake in Jaffna: One remark, two readings

Competing narratives on the president's speech in Jaffna
Jan 27, 2026