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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Adani withdraws from wind power project: Announcement of respectful withdrawal, respecting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and choices Thinakaran: Lasantha Wickrematunge assassination: Temporarily halt release of suspects –Attorney general’s notice to court |
Thinakkural: Decision to talk to the military regarding the Thaiyiddy Tissa Viharaya; Ministry of Buddhasasana says it will talk to the relevant ministries as well Thamilan: Adani withdraws from power project! New Delhi is unhappy with Colombo |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Continuous delays: Adani withdraws the wind power plant; a USD 1 billion project; 14 discussion rounds across two years; environmentalists have brought up an issue concerning birds; an environmentalist’s report and court case have gotten in the way; USD 5 million has already been spent | Releasing three suspects involved in the Lasantha Wickrematunge court case: AG reverses advice – CID informs the court; AG’s new letter submitted to court as well Divaina: Previous orders suspended: Do not release the three suspects including former DIG from the Lasantha murder case – AG informs the court | Adani says goodbye to the wind power project while respecting the sovereign rights and decisions of Sri Lanka Ada: Adani Group withdraws from the energy project: Preparations by the Government of Sri Lanka to appoint another committee to revisit the proposal cited as the reason for withdrawal – Indian media |
Mawbima: Adani withdraws the wind power plant: Agreed after 14 rounds of discussions; was notified of two other committees being appointed; the project was finally withdrawn | Confusing the legal field, the AG himself reverses the AG order; next steps regarding the Lasantha Wickrematunge murder case to be carried out by the CID Dinamina: The release of the suspects in Lasantha’s murder: Attorney general’s order temporarily suspended Aruna: Adani withdraws from going ahead with the wind power plant in Sri Lanka Anidda: Adani leaves! Withdraws from wind power projects due to appointment of new cabinet |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Decision to talk to the military regarding the Thaiyiddy Tissa Viharaya; Ministry of Buddhasasana says it will talk to the relevant ministries as well
Thinakkural, Thinakaran
The Ministry of Buddhasasana has stated that it will engage in talks with the army and the relevant ministries regarding the Tissa Viharaya established in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna. Secretary of the Ministry of Buddhasasana A.M.P.M.B. Atapattu further stated that, taking into consideration that this issue is considered sensitive in terms of national unity, efforts are being made to find a solution to the confusion in this regard.
Thinakaran reports that the protest against the temple being built in Thaiyiddy entered its third day yesterday (13th) and that supporters of political parties also participated in the protest led by land owners.
“Recall Ambassador Julie Chung to America” – Protest participant Sarath Weerasekara says
Thinakkural, Virakesari Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Sarath Weerasekara stated that they will write to the USA president to recall U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to America, saying that she has joined forces with separatists and interfered in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs and that she acted inappropriately during the protest period. The anti-separatist coalition in Sri Lanka participated in a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. Sarath Weerasekara made the above statement while participating in the protest. He emphasised that the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung had acted in a manner that challenges the sovereignty and autonomy of Sri Lanka and that she had interfered in the country’s internal affairs, adding that he is therefore urging the U.S. president to recall her to the U.S. and conduct investigations. |
Case against Tamil Arasu Kadchi conference adjourned to June 4Thinakaran, Thamilan The court has ordered the adjournment of the case filed against the national conference of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) until June 4. A case was filed following issues arising regarding the selection of the leader of the ITAK, and it was taken up for hearing before Trincomalee High Court Judge Payas Razaq yesterday. During this, when an issue arose regarding the replacement of one of the defendants in the case, the judge announced yesterday that the case would be adjourned for four months to decide on the matter. Thamilan emphasises that the ITAK case has been postponed for four months and that there are continuous delays in the hearings. |
Did Prime Minister Harini receive funds from the USAID organisation? The truth should be made public to the country – Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna insists
Thinakkural, Virakesari
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Indika Anuruddha Herath stated that the prime minister should make the truth public to the country regarding the allegations made that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya received funds from the USAID organisation and that the policies of the National People’s Power are contrary to the traditions of Sri Lanka. He mentioned this at a media conference held at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna office on Thursday. He further stated that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has always acted with nationalism and Buddhism in mind, whether in power or not.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Protest in front of the Tissa Vihara: TNPF MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam called to court
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada
The Mallakam Magistrate’s Court issued a summons to Leader of the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) and Jaffna District MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam over protesting in front of the Tissa Vihararaya in Thaiyiddy while violating court orders. The Mallakam Police had obtained a restraining order against the MP and his supporters on Tuesday (11th) after receiving information that the MP had organised to stage a protest in front of the viharaya. Accordingly, the police had obtained the order stating that there is a risk of public peace being disrupted due to the potential protests that might be conducted in front of the viharaya.
Sujeewa Senasinghe’s petition against the CID to be heard
Lankadeepa, Ada, Mawbima Yesterday (13th) the Supreme Court (SC) granted permission for the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe, who claims that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has violated his fundamental rights through illegal investigations against him. Reportedly, after consideration, a three-judge bench issued the order to hear the petition. The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the CID, its director, the attorney general and 18 others have been named as respondents. |
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. |
Investigations into excessive wealth of police officers; some have even built houses like palaces
Dinamina
The intelligence units are currently gathering information about police officers who have excessive wealth and property that cannot be obtained even by saving without spending the salaries and allowances received during their service. Intelligence units have also found that the properties of some police officers are under the names of their relatives. An intelligence officer stated that bribery, corruption and fraud are behind the acquisition of property which the officers in question did not have when they joined the police service.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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Continuous delays: Adani withdraws the wind power plant; a USD 1 billion project; 14 discussion rounds across two years; environmentalists have brought up an issue concerning birds; an environmentalist’s report and court case have gotten in the way; USD 5 million has already been spent
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Anidda, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
Adani Green Energy, a part of the Adani Group, has decided to withdraw from its wind energy project in Mannar, Sri Lanka. The company cited delays including undetermined environmental clearance and an ongoing Supreme Court case as reasons for the withdrawal. Accordingly, the company has informed the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka of its decision to withdraw from the said project while remaining open to future projects. Indian media reported that Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) officially withdrew from its proposed USD 1 billion renewable wind power plant citing prolonged discussions and new government renegotiation efforts with the appointment of new cabinet committees. The
papers reported that 14 rounds of discussions had been conducted regarding the issue across two years and that the company had secured most approvals. However, with a new Cabinet-appointed negotiations committee (CANC) and Project Committee (PC) being constituted to renegotiate the proposal, the Adani Group has decided to step away from the project.
Releasing three suspects involved in the Lasantha Wickrematunge court case: AG reverses advice – CID informs the court; AG’s new letter submitted to court as well
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Anidda, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thamilan
The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court that the recent recommendation he made regarding the suspects involved in the murder case of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge will be suspended temporarily. Accordingly, the AG informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court of this in writing yesterday (14th). Controversially, the AG had previously provided his legal advice to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the possible release of three individuals who had been named as suspects in the case.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. Water bill arrears worth Rs. 400,000 not paid: Water supply to the house that Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security resides disconnected – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural
2. Draft bill on the LG election: SC verdict to be announced to parliament today – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Thinakaran, Thamilan
3. There are no AG instructions yet on Namal’s case – CID informs the court – Divaina, Aruna, Anidda, Virakesari
4. Sri Lanka enters into a joint investment agreement with the UAE – Mawbima, Thinakaran
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