4 October 2024 | Vol. 10, #180

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Lankadeepa: Ministerial mansions have become the store rooms of ministries | Unjustly detained and handcuffed: Two sergeants and three constables issue apology to driver in court

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Divaina: “We only halted them until the presidential election was completed; now the government can provide fertiliser, fuel subsidies and pension allowances” – Chairperson of the Election Commission

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Ada: Local government elections will be held right after the general elections – Election Commission

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Mawbima: The MPs who left the SLPP decide to contest with Ranil under a common symbol | Errors in the cut-off marks [for university entrance] at Sabaragamuwa University – Students from the Faculties of Food Science, Business, and Management inform the PM in writing

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dinamina:“Disclose the names of MPs involved in granting and receiving bar permits under previous administrations” – Sumanthiran urges the government[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Aruna: “Local government polls to come after the general elections” – Chairperson of the Election Commission[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Anidda: Gota, Ranil and Mahinda continue to receive protection from the Commando Regiment, with Gota having 110 personnel, Ranil 60 and Mahinda 36 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#a52222″ custom_padding=”8px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image title_text=”Tamil” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” src=”https://mediastaging.veriteresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tamil.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Photo credits: The Island.lk[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#a52222″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

“Probes into corruption and fraudulence have commenced” – Lalkantha

Thinakkural, Virakesari 

Member of the Executive Committee of the NPP K.D. Lalkantha claimed that investigations have been launched into the corruption and fraudulence that took place in the past, to clean up the country. He added that the public should extend their support to complete this mission in the future. He further added that three persons now govern the country while parliament, provincial councils and local government bodies are inactive, which has never happened in the country.

Thinakkural quotes him as saying that the NPP will display only the numbers of the candidates during the general election campaigns, adding that the party will decide the persons after the election.

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“Start probing into the killings of Nimalarajan, Sivaram and Raviraj” – Mujibur Rahuman requests the government

Virakesari  

Former SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman has called for the relaunching of investigations on the assassinations of journalists Dharmeratnam Sivaram and Nimalarajan, and former MP Nadarajah Raviraj, that took place during the Rajapaksa tenure between 2005 and 2015, similar to probing the cases of Lasantha Wickrematunge, Prageeth Ekneligoda, Poddala Jayantha and Keith Noyahr.

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“We cannot be patient anymore if something is said against the party and the leader” – Sagara Kariyawasam 

Thamilan, Thinakkural  

General Secretary of the SLPP Sagara Kariyawasam claimed false allegations should not be levelled against a leader who rescued and developed the country. He added that if they had engaged in corruption, that should be proved with evidence. He further added that they will no longer be patient if something is said against his party and its leader.

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Gota, Ranil and Mahinda continue to receive protection from the Commando Regiment

Anidda

Despite the announcement that elite security officers assigned to former ministers and politicians have been recalled, a substantial number of soldiers from the Commando Regiment and other military units continue to provide protection for former Presidents Ranil Wickremesinghe, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa. Currently, Gotabaya is protected by 110 personnel, Ranil by 60 and Mahinda by 36.

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Promotions within the army to be granted through the back door

Anidda

As Sri Lanka Army Day approaches on October 10, there are reports of an attempt to grant promotions to certain individuals who were not endorsed by the Army Promotion Board. This effort, initiated by the commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has reportedly faced opposition from the Army Promotion Board, leading to significant discussions within the army.

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Will Muslim congress contest independently in the Eastern Province?

Anidda

Reports indicate that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, which previously expressed a commitment to contest elections alongside the SJB whenever feasible, may instead run independently in the Eastern Province at the upcoming general elections. Several discussions have taken place among the party’s MPs representing the Eastern Province regarding this potential shift.

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Namal will not be leaving Hambantota

Anidda

Namal Rajapakse has refuted claims that he plans to leave the Hambantota District to contest in the Kurunegala District in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Hambantota who supported him with a significant majority in the last election, affirming his commitment to remain actively engaged in politics with them.

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The MPs who left the SLPP decide to contest with Ranil under a common symbol

Lankadeepa, Mawbima, Thamilan, Dinamina, Thinakkural, Virakesari

Newspapers report that the UNP, led by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and the Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna (PENP), chaired by former Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, will join forces for the upcoming general election under a shared symbol. According to statements from the General Secretary of the PENP Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, reported by Mawbima and Dinamina, the party’s executive committee has decided to field candidates in every district.

Additionally, former MP Nimal Lanza, cited by Thinakkural and Virakesari, confirmed that the PENP, along with all parties that supported Wickremesinghe as an independent candidate in the presidential election, will contest under the gas cylinder symbol in the upcoming general election.

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“We are dedicated to achieving the goals of the IMF programme while also offering support to those in need” – President

Dinamina, Lankadeepa, Mawbima, Ada, Divaina, Virakesari

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and the government delegation met with the visiting IMF team, led by Asia Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan and Senior Mission Chief Dr. Peter Breuer, at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (3rd) to discuss the progress of Sri Lanka’s ongoing IMF programme. While reaffirming the government’s general agreement with the programme’s objectives, President Dissanayaka stressed the need to achieve these goals through alternative methods that alleviate the burden on citizens. He highlighted the government’s intention to offer relief to those affected by high VAT and income tax.

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Common priorities: Additional stories

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