29 January 2026 | Vol. 12, #18

  DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS   Tamil Headlines Virakesari: Saman Ekanayake remanded until Feb 11; Ranil’s UK visit was not a state tour; the magistrate announces that the evidence presented is satisfactory | The Trincomalee Buddha statue issue: Buddhist monk and others continue to be remanded Thinakaran: "Coal corruption: A fine of USD 2.1 million recovered from the relevant company" – General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company Namal Hewage | The Ditwah disaster: The IMF team completes the…