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Prime Minister honours labour movement history

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The history of the Sri Lankan labour movement is a remarkable journey shaped by decades of sacrifice in pursuit of rights and dignity. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated tha... Read More


Opposition leader calls for worker dignity in May Day message

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Deepest respect is extended to the national working community on International Workers' Day, which honors the 1886 Chicago labor struggle. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa state... Read More


Workers drive Sri Lanka's progress, says President

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Working people in Sri Lanka celebrate May Day at a critical juncture while achieving numerous economic milestones despite global challenges. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, ex... Read More


Full moon poya day falls today

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Hiru Seela Paramitha programme, organised by the Hiru Media Network to mark the Full Moon Poya day, is currently being held at the Weligama Agrabodhi Rajamaha Viharaya. Hiru S... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of undermining worker rights

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The current administration is being accused of treating employees unfairly and dismantling trade union rights by the Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa. During a press briefing at Ne... Read More


Police security and special traffic plan for May Day rallies across the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- May Day parades, meetings, and various celebrations are organised in many parts of the island to coincide with International Workers' Day on 01 May 2026. The Police Media Divisi... Read More


COPF chairman has power to punish Treasury Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Harsha de Silva, possesses the authority to punish Finance Secretary Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma through parliamentary mechanisms ... Read More


Oil price rises above USD 120

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a ... Read More


Thundershowers in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabarag... Read More


No electricity tariff hike for 95% of consumers

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The General Treasury informed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka that the government will provide a 15 billion rupee subsidy, despite National System Operator Private ... Read More