Srilanka, May 1 -- This year's May Day celebration stands out as the most significant since independence, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando told the Daily News.

Fernando emphasised that the National People's Power (NPP) Government is committed to transforming the country's labour landscape after decades of structural neglect. "Many Sri Lankans work 10 to 15 hours a day, yet still struggle to afford a decent life. That shows something is fundamentally wrong," he said.

The Minister noted that while the NPP stood with workers in the past through advocacy and protest, being in government means carrying the added responsibility of policy delivery. "Our role now is to create an environment ...