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See how common national issues are polarised across the Sinhala and Tamil media

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Protest in Mannar opposing environmentally destructive projects

Which Sinhala and Tamil TV channels covered it?
Jun 17, 2025

44 years since the burning of the Jaffna Public Library

Which Sinhala and Tamil TV channels covered it?
Jun 4, 2025

End of the armed conflict: Celebration vs. commemoration

Two sister newspapers, and conflicting views of celebration and commemoration
May 27, 2025

16 years since the end of the war

How did the front pages of Sinhala & Tamil newspapers cover it?
May 27, 2025

Election outcome through the privately owned media lens

Convergence on the performance and divergence on the drivers
May 20, 2025

Election outcome through the state press

Dinamina spotlights the Opposition’s losses, Thinakaran spotlights the government’s gains
May 20, 2025

ITAK demands the revoking of the gazette to reportedly seize land in the north-east

How did Sinhala & Tamil TV channels cover it?
May 6, 2025

Local government elections

Certain about the outcome; Concern with the conduct
May 6, 2025

Pillayan’s arrest

How did Diviana and Virakesari view Gammanpila’s defence?
May 5, 2025

20 years since the murder of journalist “Taraki” Sivaram

How did Sinhala & Tamil TV channels cover it?
Apr 29, 2025

Minister inspects the Vadduvakal Bridge

How did Sinhala & Tamil TV channels cover it?
Apr 25, 2025

Plans to release land near the Batticaloa Airport

How did Sinhala & Tamil TV channels cover it?
Apr 24, 2025