Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Political parties and trade unions across Sri Lanka are commemorating International Labour Day today (May 01) with a series of May Day rallies and parades under various themes.

The National People's Power (NPP) is set to hold its main rally at Galle Face Green, under the theme "May Day Rally of the People's Power Building the Country." The event will be held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe confirming that all preparations have been finalized.

Meanwhile, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)-led alliance will stage its May Day celebration at the Lindula Municipal Council Grounds in Talawakele, led by party leader Sajith Premadasa. The rally will b...