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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
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Virakesari: New resolution in September; UK high commissioner tells Sumanthiran that core group of countries has taken steps | “China is ready to cooperate with Sri Lanka” – Chinese foreign minister announces during the meeting with Tilvin Silva Thinakaran: Opposition within the party to Sajith who has become the father of defeat; some who have joined hands in local councils are also trying to cover up the thefts | “Colombo will be transformed into a developed city” – CMC mayor |
Thinakkural: Core group of countries on Sri Lanka expresses displeasure over human rights, accountability, reconciliation and governance | “600 bodies buried across Chemmani area; should be investigated” – Ravikaran | Trump warns Khamenei to surrender, Ali-Khamenei responds by saying “War has begun”! U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier also rushes to Middle East Thamilan: Don’t hoard fuel! Government makes urgent appeal; announces that it has stockpile | “War begins; no room for compromise” – Iranian Leader Ali-Khamenei |“Injustice to Muslims by the government” – Dayasiri alleges in parliament |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Illegal earnings worth Rs. 90 million: the Keheliya family owns 40 bank accounts – CIABOC informs the court; Keheliya, his wife and daughter in remand custody unable to meet the conditions even though bail had been granted; “The money came from the gem business; taxes were also paid to the government” – Defense attorney states | “Do not cross the red line: surrender immediately” – Trump tells Iran | USD 1 million loss after a UN research ship was turned away? Divaina: 30 U.S. fighter jets sent to Europe: Even though there is no agreement among the advisors, Trump is prepared to join the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities; Trump demands “unconditional surrender” from Iran; “There is no mercy for Zionism” – Supreme Leader of Iran; 244 Iranians killed in Israeli attacks; 188 wounded | Investigations to take over illegal assets of 26 including politicians | Power established amidst collisions: five for the NPP, six for the SJB and one for the CWC; power in the Kolonnawa UC to the NPP with the support of SJB member; SJB member escorted out with police protection Ada: Keheliya, his wife and his daughter, who were arrested for money laundering, remanded; put in remand custody after being unable to meet the conditions even though bail had been granted |
Mawbima: Keheliya and family remanded after not being able to meet the conditions of bail; they were arrested by the CIABOC for the misuse of state funds | Debate on the Israel-Iran war halted due to MP Ajith P. Perera’s absence in parliament at the time; “Could not make it to parliament due to a road accident” – Perera states | “I condemn the G7 communiqué that protects Israel” – Wickremesinghe states in Russia Dinamina: Rs. 97.35 million illegally earned: Keheliya, wife and daughter remanded | A hypersonic missile attack on Israel: Trump demands “unconditional surrender” from Iran; “Iran will not surrender in any way” – Supreme Leader of Iran Aruna: Keheliya’s whole family remanded following failure to meet bail conditions Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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New resolution in September; UK high commissioner tells Sumanthiran that core group of countries has taken steps
Virakesari
A discussion was held between British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and General Secretary of the ITAK M.A. Sumanthiran in Jaffna on Tuesday (17th). The high commissioner told Sumanthiran that a new resolution on Sri Lanka will be brought by the core group of countries at the upcoming September session of the UNHRC, adding that talks should begin now with other member states seeking support for the resolution. They also discussed the issues of the failure to fully release lands as promised by the government, the failure to release political prisoners, the lack of progress on accountability and the failure to maintain the approved due process regarding the excavation of mass graves.
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Express solidarity with victims – Five international organisations urge Volker Türk
Virakesari
Five international human rights organisations, namely, Amnesty International, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, Human Rights Watch, International Commission of Jurists and The Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice have, in an open letter, jointly urged UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to use his visit to Sri Lanka to stand in solidarity with victims, survivors and their families, and to reiterate that international scrutiny and involvement – including evidence gathering by the Sri Lanka Accountability Project (OSLAP) – remains indispensable in the absence of any credible domestic steps to advance accountability.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“I condemn the G7 communiqué that protects Israel” – Wickremesinghe states in Russia
Mawbima, Aruna
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe criticised the recent G7 communiqué justifying Israel’s attack on Iran as self-defence, and stated that it should be rejected. Wickremesinghe also stated that the attack took place during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club roundtable in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Wickremesinghe described the current global context as the dismantling of the existing global order and the rise of a multipolar world. The former president added that alongside the powers in Asia, Africa, Eurasia and Latin America, alternative power structures are emerging in the form of non-state actors, military actors and even the multilateral organisations such as the IMF. He stressed that these influential forces are responsible for shaping the global order.
Torturing of a youth brought to the police: Two former OICs to pay Rs. 2 million in compensation
Lankadeepa, Divaina The Supreme Court (SC) ordered two former OICs attached to the Uragasmanhandiya Police Station to personally pay Rs. 2 million in compensation to an individual who was illegally arrested, detained and tortured in 2019. The SC ordered that the compensation be paid in full from the personal funds of the two police officers within six months of the date of the judgement. |
“Bus permits to follow tender procedure” – Bimal Rathnayake
Ada, Dinamina Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake stated in parliament yesterday (18th) that route permits will not be issued in the future without following the tender procedure. The minister added that issuing route permits for buses had been operating over the past several years as a corrupt and mafia-like system, and that the majority of the staff of the National Transport Commission (NTC) had acted in this manner. Rathnayake made these remarks while responding to a question posed by Kurunegala District NPP MP Sujeewa Dissanayake regarding the operation of buses under the NTC. The minister also stated that an audit had been conducted in the past regarding the issuance of bus route permits, and that there is an expectation to reveal those findings to the country in the future, and that henceforth, no route permit will be issued without a tender process. |
CID investigations on Gammanpila, who said that the president went to Germany to meet the LTTE
Aruna
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the court yesterday (18th) that a broad investigation has been initiated against Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Udaya Gammanpila over attempts to incite public anger and unrest by spreading false statements regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to Germany. Officials of the Cyber Crimes Investigation Division and the Internet Surveillance and Intelligence Unit of the CID informed the Colombo chief magistrate that the investigation was initiated based on a complaint lodged by President’s Senior Additional Secretary Subhash Chaminda Roshan on June 13.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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Illegal earnings worth Rs. 90 million: the Keheliya family owns 40 bank accounts – CIABOC informs the court; Keheliya, his wife and daughter remain in remand custody unable to meet the conditions even though bail had been granted; “The money came from the gem business; taxes were also paid to the government” – Defense attorney states
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and their daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella were remanded after being produced before the court yesterday (18th). The individuals, despite being granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, were placed in remand custody due to their failure to fulfil the bail conditions. The three individuals were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an investigation conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Accordingly, each suspect was ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and three surety bails amounting to Rs. 5 million each. The Colombo chief magistrate also imposed an overseas travel ban on former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and their daughter. However, as the suspects failed to fulfil the bail conditions, they were remanded.
Government party approves Sajith’s request for a debate on the effects the Israel-Iran war will have on Sri Lanka | Debate on the Israel-Iran war halted due to MP Ajith P. Perera’s absence in parliament at the time
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
The government party yesterday (18th) approved a request made by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to hold a debate regarding the effects the Israel-Iran war could have on Sri Lanka. Subsequently, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake announced that the debate can be held at 3.30pm. Additionally, Kalutara District SJB MP Ajith P. Perera, who proposed the debate on the tense situation between Israel and Iran, was absent from parliament at the time the debate was taken up. Accordingly, Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih announced that parliament will be adjourned until 9.30 am today (19th) and that the debate would be postponed.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. “Do not cross the red line: surrender immediately” – Trump tells Iran | “Iran will never surrender” | “There is no mercy for Zionism” – Supreme Leader of Iran | 30 US fighter jets sent to Europe | 244 Iranians killed in Israeli attacks; 188 wounded – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
2. NPP secures power in the Kolonnawa Urban Council: Two SJB members removed from party after they went against the party’s stance – Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Thinakkural
3. “Will bring the Western Province local government commissioner before the law” – Rahuman – Mawbima, Virakesari, Thamilan
4. “Fuel will be supplied till the end of the year as contracted” – Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody – Dinamina, Thamilan
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