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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Delaying the new constitution process is not good; delaying is tantamount to giving Thinakaran: “Let us confront cross-border challenges together” –President, at the World Governments Summit 2025 |
Thinakkural: Public protest against the Thayiddi temple [Tissa Viharaya] demanding an end to the occupation in the name of Buddhism! Politicians, students and public organisations participate in the massive protest along with the people; hundreds of police and soldiers deployed | “There is no possibility of reduction of taxes in the budget” – Chathuranga Abeysinghe | “Telephone will be the symbol even if we form an alliance with anyone” – Kiriella Thamilan: Remove the viharaya! Public gathered at Thayiddi | “No reduction of taxes in the budget” – Chathuranga Abeysinghe | Former MP Dhileeban arrested in India |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: A power cut due to the Norochcholai crisis: one-and-a-half-hour power cuts | Four dead after colliding with a bus that was driving at high speed Divaina: The list of names [of police officers] that were caught in the big transfer: 53 OICs removed from their posts; urgent transfers for 139 Ada: FCouple that committed a Rs. 680 million scam using a collection of fake social media [accounts] arrested; money scammed through a pyramid scheme while promising gifts; a large number of university students have been scammed; Rs. 510 million has been circulated through the male [suspect’s] bank account while Rs. 170 million was circulated through the female [suspect’s] bank account |
Mawbima: 53 OICs removed from their posts; careful attention to be paid on the newly appointed for an year | The youth had died due to being beaten: Four of the Wadduwa Police arrested Dinamina: “We should all come together as global citizens to confront cross-border challenges together. Let’s all come together and create a beautiful life and a beautiful world” – President Anura Dissanayake Aruna: The ‘farmers’ conference’ was disrupted. Banners were removed while disrupting conference Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Former MP Dhileeban arrested in India
Thinakkural, Virakesari, Thamilan
Former Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) MP Kulasingam Dhileeban was arrested in India by the Tamil Nadu Police in Kochi, Kerala last Monday while trying to travel abroad on a different passport. He is being held in Puzhal Prison in India.
“Delaying the new constitution process is not good; delaying is
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“No matter who we form an alliance with, our symbol will be the telephone” – Kiriella | “Talks with the UNP halted temporarily” – MarikkarThinakkural, Virakesari Thinakkural reports: Former minister Lakshman Kiriella claims that the political hierarchy of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided that no matter with whom an alliance is formed, that it should contest under its telephone symbol, and that discussions are taking place accordingly. Virakesari reports: SJB MP S.M. Marikkar stated that the talks between the United National Party (UNP) and the SJB have been halted temporarily due to certain issues. |
“No reduction of taxes in the budget” – Chathuranga Abeysinghe
Thinakkural, Thamilan
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe emphasised that there is no scope for reducing the current taxes imposed on industry through the budget proposal to be presented by the government next week.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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The ‘farmers’ conference’ was disrupted. Banners were removed while disrupting conference proceedings – Accusations against the JVP from the Govi Aragala Viyaparaya (Farmers’ Struggle Movement)
Lankadeepa, Mawbima, Aruna
The Govi Aragala Viyaparaya (Farmers’ Struggle Movement) stated that a tense situation arose in the Angunukolapelessa area yesterday (12th) when a group of individuals from the JVP protested against a ‘Farmers’ Conference’ organised by the National Farmers’ Congress at the Uswewa Gemi Diriya Community Hall in Angunukolapelessa. The group which invaded the community hall claimed that the National Farmers’ Congress which was hosting the programme was an affiliate of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP). Accordingly, a group of about 60 individuals who rushed to the scene questioned the event’s proceedings, which ensued in an altercation, creating a tense situation.
Four officers from the Wadduwa Police arrested over the death of father-of-one
Lankadeepa, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina Four Police Constables (PCs) attached to the Wadduwa Police Station were arrested yesterday (12th) for allegedly assaulting a father-of-one, who had been apprehended and later died after vomiting blood at home, following his release on police bail. The arrested are to be produced before the Panadura Magistrate’s Court today (13th). Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manathunga stated that in order to take disciplinary action against them, the four PCs in question have also been interdicted. |
There are no vacancies for jobs at the CBSL: A job scam that has been using the emblem of the CBSL
Divaina, Dinamina The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a warning regarding a rise in fraudulent job advertisements claiming to offer employment opportunities at the CBSL. These misleading advertisements, which are often shared on social media and unauthorised platforms, have been misusing the official logo of the CBSL to mislead job seekers. The CBSL clarified that it currently does not have any vacancies and that it does not post job vacancies on third-party social media pages. It noted that all official recruitment announcements are exclusively available on the CBSL website under the Careers section and through its verified social media channels. Accordingly, the CBSL urged the public to remain vigilant against such scams and to verify any job-related information directly through official CBSL platforms. |
Releasing three suspects from a case: The AG’s decision is correct – Legal Officers’ Association
Lankadeepa
The Legal Officers’ Association of the Attorney General’s Department firmly states that the Attorney General (AG) and officials involved in the relevant decision-making process have exercised their independent professional judgement in line with the esteemed traditions of the Attorney General’s Department regarding recent recommendations to discharge the three suspects in a case. The association declared that it will not hesitate to defend the AG against any attempts to remove him from office. Acting Secretary of the Legal Officers’ Association Tashya Gajanayake issuing a statement also stated that the Legal Officers’ Association of the Attorney General’s Department expresses its deep concern over certain recent factually incorrect and misleading statements circulating in the media relating to the advice dated 27th January 2025 issued by the AG.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
Photo credits: Ada Derana
“We should all come together as global citizens to confront cross-border challenges together. Let’s all come together and create a beautiful life and a beautiful world” – President Anura Dissanayake states at the World Governments Summit; with the participation of 4,000 delegates from 150 countries | President meets the premier of Kuwait
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12th) delivered a speech at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in the UAE. The president stated that it is a great privilege to speak at this significant gathering, held at a crucial juncture in human history, at a time when the world calls for unprecedented global cooperation. The Summit was attended by 4,000 delegates from 150 countries. While delivering the address, Dissanayake stressed the importance of coming together as global citizens as countries confront cross-border challenges. Dissanayake stated further that Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation with a unique history, a present filled with optimistic dreams for the future and a citizenry that possesses broad political and social awareness. He added that the people of Sri Lanka have a deep sense of empathy for events occurring anywhere in the world. While they cherish their traditions, they also demonstrate the wisdom and openness necessary to embrace change when required. He finally urged that all nations must come together to create a beautiful life and a beautiful world.
Lankadeepa and Thinakkural highlight that President Dissanayake also met with the Prime Minister of State of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. President Dissanayake highlighted Sri Lanka’s improved political and financial stability, emphasising the expanded potentials in the investment and tourism sectors during the discussion. Leaders of both nations focused on strengthening trade relations and diversifying markets between the two countries. They also discussed the importance of exploring new strategic initiatives to enhance economic cooperation.
There will be no power cut if Norochcholai has been restored: CEB decision on power cut to be made today
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Aruna, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) states that a decision on scheduled power cuts for tomorrow (14th) will be announced today (13th). Spokesperson for the CEB Dhammika Wimalaratne stated that the decision will be made after further studying the situation. The three generators at the Norochcholai power plant are yet to be restored, which has resulted in the loss of approximately 900 MW to the national grid. Following the breakdown at the Norochcholai plant which caused an islandwide power outage, the CEB scheduled 1.30h power cuts across the island.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. MP Archchuna wreaks havoc at hotel: Businessperson requires head surgery after the MP hit his head with a plate; a wounded youth hospitalised – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran
2. Protests in front of the Tissa Viharaya on Poya Day in Jaffna, despite court order – Divaina, Mawbima, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
3. 53 OICs removed from their posts; careful attention to be paid on the newly appointed for an year – Divaina, Mawbima, Aruna, Thinakaran
4. A six-member-committee from the president to prevent money laundering – Ada, Dinamina, Thamilan
5. Establishing of the Independent Prosecutor’s Office, expedited – Divaina, Mawbima, Virakesari
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