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First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Marking the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season, the first group of 325 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Jedd... Read More


High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises.... Read More


PM Harini pledges stronger labour rights in May Day Message

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the history of Sri Lanka's labour movement reflects a long struggle marked by sacrifice, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of... Read More


President highlights workers as driving force behind economic progress in May Day message

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year's International Workers' Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress ... Read More


Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The death of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, who had been interdicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD... Read More


Minor fuel price hike may be necessary, says President

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a crisis situation has emerged in the country's energy sector, citing rising global fuel and coal prices as well as declining water l... Read More


SJB and UNP have already united - Sajith declares at May Day rally

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has declared that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have already united. He made these remarks while addressi... Read More


Over 160,000 arrested in drug-related cases in the past six months - Police

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Sri Lanka Police have stated that investigations into illegal assets have been initiated against 289 individuals arrested during island-wide raids conducted over the past six month... Read More


Probe launched into fire at Kalutara Inland Revenue Dept office

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) states that police and relevant authorities have launched investigations into the fire that broke out at the Kalutara Regional Office. The C... Read More


Sri Lanka and Nepal reaffirm bilateral ties during Ambassador's farewell call on PM

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises. During the mee... Read More