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Remembering A. E Goonesinha He was the founder of May Day in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, May 1 -- Writing about a historical figure is no easy task. Readers could tire of reading about the same feats year after year. However, every year there are readers who could gain knowledge... Read More


In memory of Premadasa's 32nd death anniversary The Premadasa development model

Srilanka, May 1 -- Thirty-two years have passed since the death of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The terrorist attack targeting him on May 1, 1993, undoubtedly remains in the memory of many p... Read More


April 30 marks fall of Saigon, ending Vietnam War and uniting the nation Victory of the resistance war against the US for national salvation

Srilanka, May 1 -- Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has penned an exclusive article for the Daily Mirror to mark April 30, a landmark date that commemorates the Fall of Saigon in 1975. The historic da... Read More


The Pahalgam terrorist attack: What Sri Lankans should know and ponder

Srilanka, May 1 -- Last week, terrorists associated with The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistani-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, attacked the scenic tourist spot of Pahalgam in Kashmir valley, massacrin... Read More


INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- It is clearly visible that May Day is a European Festival of ancient origins, marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on the 1st of May, around halfway between spring a... Read More


Going beyond the calendar on Labour Day

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Ever since the 19th Century, exploitation has been the order of the day for Sri Lanka's working class. But two centuries later, the struggle to obtain better wages and a better sta... Read More


Debit, credit card payments on expressways delayed

Srilanka, May 1 -- The payment system for debit and credit cards on expressways, which was scheduled to be implemented from today, will be further delayed, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. ... Read More


RW, UNP ready to back any positive move to resolve US para tariff crisis: Ruwan

Srilanka, May 1 -- Both former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the United National Party (UNP) are ready to back any positive moves taken by Sri Lankan authorities to resolve the US para tariff cri... Read More


Bus fares to remain unchanged: Gemunu

Srilanka, May 1 -- Even though the price of diesel has decreased by Rs. 12, there will be no revision of bus fares, Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said. Addre... Read More


Train derails near Colombo Fort station

Srilanka, May 1 -- The 'Pulathisi' Intercity Express train, which was travelling from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort, derailed near the Colombo Fort Railway Station this morning, the Railways Department s... Read More