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TWO MISSING AFTER BEING SWEPT AWAY IN DEDURU OYA

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Two young men have been reported missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Deduru Oya this afternoon (01). According to police, a group of five was ca... Read More


NAMAL RAJAPAKSA SAYS SLPP IS NOT AFRAID OF THE PRESIDENT

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna held its May Day rally today at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda, under the leadership of the party's National Organiser, MP Namal... Read More


NPP'S FIRST MAY DAY AS GOVT: PRESIDENT PUSHES FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION PLATFORM

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the country can only be changed by establishing a strong foundation, which requires several factors, such as ending corrupt politics.... Read More


POLICE SEIZE GOLD FROM BANK SAFE LINKED TO 'PODI LASSIE'

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Sri Lankan police have seized a large quantity of gold jewellery in an investigation linked to underworld figure Janith Madushanka de Silva, alias 'Podi Lassie'. The discovery was... Read More


POLICE PROBE RAGGING COMPLAINT OVER UNIVERSITY STUDENT'S DEATH

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A student of Sabaragamuwa University has filed a police complaint, alleging that the recent death of a fellow undergraduate was the result of ragging. The 23-year-old student took... Read More


SRI LANKA'S CONSTRUCTION PMI SHOWS CONTINUED EXPANSION IN MARCH

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Sri Lanka's Purchasing Managers' Index for Construction (PMI - Construction) registered a Total Activity Index of 54.3 in March 2025, indicating a continued expansion in constructi... Read More


BUS, THREE-WHEELER FARES TO REMAIN UNCHANGED DESPITE FUEL PRICE DROP

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Commuters can expect no immediate relief in public transport fares despite the recent decrease in fuel prices. Both bus and three-wheeler associations have announced that fares wi... Read More


COURT ORDERS PROBE INTO TREATMENT DETAILS OF 22 PARLIAMENTARIANS OVER PRESIDENTIAL FUND IRREGULARITIES

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the directors of both state and private hospitals to provide details regarding the medical treatment received by 22 Members of Parli... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER PREMADASA CALLS FOR WORKERS' UNITY AMIDST ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a May Day message urging Sri Lanka's working people to unite and defend their rights in the face of ongoing economic challenges. Prem... Read More


PRIME MINISTER CALLS FOR UNITY AND NATIONAL REBUILDING IN MAY DAY MESSAGE

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has issued a May Day message calling for national unity and determination as Sri Lanka commemorates the 139th International Workers' Day. In ... Read More