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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Government pledges full cooperation with investigations regarding the Chemmani mass grave issue Thinakaran: “Government fully cooperates with Chemmani mass grave case proceedings” – Cabinet spokesperson | IMF has approved the fourth review | 2026 Appropriation Bill to be presented in the parliament in October; budget debates in November and December |
Thinakkural: Suspicion of [buried] bodies based on satellite images; is there a mass grave at another location?; excavation work begins today with the participation of Jaffna Thamilan: Tragedy continues in Chemmani: skeletons recovered yesterday too; 35 identified so far | IMF has approved the fourth review |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: No explanation as to how the assets were acquired: Rs. 60 million deposited to several bank accounts over four years; Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Achchi served indictments Divaina: The tragedy of the Kataroda village which has been devoured by the drug monster: Where did the handcuffs come from?; “If the Kahawatta Police had done their duty properly my son would not have died” | “Nothing was done although the drug issue was communicated. Deliver justice for my son” – The mother of the victim Ada: Mahinda’s son and mother-in-law (sic) indicted; Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest Wickramasinghe granted bail
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Mawbima: [Opposition] members of the Seethawaka sabha go to courts against the Western Province local government commissioner; request to prevent the implementation of the local government commissioner’s decision to hold a secret ballot to be taken up for hearing on August 7 – Court of Appeal orders | “A new law to detain criminals following the abolition of the PTA” – Ananda Wijepala Dinamina: A presidential committee to investigate into corruption at SriLankan Airlines | IMF approves the fourth tranche | Rs. 59.6 million in assets acquired: indictments served against Daisy Achchi and Yoshitha Aruna: Signs of Sigiriya being delisted as world heritage site due to proliferation of unauthorised constructions Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“Government pledges full cooperation with investigations regarding the Chemmani mass grave issue” – Cabinet spokesperson
Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thamilan
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government will provide all possible cooperation for the investigations into the Chemmani Sithupathi mass grave issue. Responding to questions at the cabinet media briefing yesterday (2nd), he claimed that the case regarding the Chemmani mass grave was taken up for hearing on June 29th and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Ministry of Justice have submitted documents. He noted that as court proceedings are currently underway in this regard he cannot comment further..
Tragedy continues in Chemmani: skeletons recovered yesterday too; 35 identified so far
Thinakkural, Virakesari, Thamilan In the ongoing exhumation of human remains at the Chemmani mass grave site, 35 skeletons have been |
The Chemmani mass grave is clear evidence of Tamil genocide –
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“If Indian fisherfolk enter, they will be arrested; and boats will be confiscated” – Chandrasekar
Thinakkural
Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar claimed that the arrest of Indian fisherfolk will continue if they enter Sri Lankan waters and their fishing vessels will also be confiscated, and that there will be no compromise in this regard. He added that diplomatic steps have been taken on the issue. He further added that the navy has been provided more resources to prevent them entering Sri Lankan waters.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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A group of Indian investors arrive in Sri Lanka on the invitation of the president
Divaina, Mawbima, Dinamina
A high-level delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), led by CII Immediate Past President and Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Sanjiv Puri, visited Colombo from June 29 to July 2. The visit followed an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his state visit to India in December 2024. The delegation included over 15 prominent Indian business leaders from a wide range of sectors such as hospitality, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, textiles and tourism. During its stay, the CII delegation met with both the president and the prime minister of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan leadership briefed the visiting business representatives on the government’s ongoing efforts to foster a supportive economic environment, encourage investment, uphold fair and transparent business practices and reduce corruption and wastage.
Rajitha Senaratne falls ill: lawyer writes to the CIABOC
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Dinamina Former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne did not appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (2nd), despite being summoned to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. His absence was attributed to ill health. The investigation pertains to a complaint regarding a project involving sand mining at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour. Allegations suggest that government procurement procedures were violated by awarding the project unlawfully and arbitrarily to a Korean company, resulting in financial losses to the government. Senaratne’s legal representative appeared before the commission and submitted a letter stating that he was unwell and therefore is unable to appear at the commission. Dinamina also reports that former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has also been summoned by the commission. He has been asked to provide a statement concerning investigations into certain shop sales that occurred during his tenure as minister.
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Arrival of foreigners in the country increased by 21.8% – SLTDA
Dinamina
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COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
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Approval for the fourth IMF review: Sri Lanka to receive USD 350 million
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The IMF’s Executive Board met on Tuesday (1st) to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the EFF. On April 25, IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s programme under the EFF. Accordingly, Sri Lanka will now have access to approximately USD 350 million in financing through the IMF programme. This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to approximately USD 1.74 billion.
Rs. 59.6 million in assets acquired: indictments served against Daisy Achchi and Yoshitha
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran, Thamilan
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forrest Wickramasinghe were formally indicted yesterday (2nd) before the Colombo High Court (HC) on charges under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The indictments, presented before HC Judge Pradeep Abeyratne, allege that the accused were involved in laundering approximately Rs. 59 million through several private bank accounts. The Attorney General’s Department claims the funds were acquired through means that cannot be legally justified, constituting a violation of anti-money laundering laws. Following the indictment, both Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest Wickramasinghe were released on bail, each posting Rs. 1 million in personal surety.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. Elon Musk’s Starlink now in Sri Lanka too: “Thank you Musk!” – Wickremesinghe – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Thamilan
2. A presidential committee to investigate into corruption at SriLankan Airlines – Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Thinakaran, Thamilan
3. Government allocates Rs. 6 billion to purchase paddy for the yala season – Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Thinakaran, Thamilan
4. “A new law to be introduced to investigate those engaged in organised crime; policy-based decision on the PTA” – Ananda Wijepala – Mawbima, Thamilan
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