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The government will begin purchasing the paddy harvest for this year's Yala season today (the 3rd). Accordingly, paddy will be purchased under the first phase in the Ampara, Mullaitivu and Batticaloa districts, where harvesting has already commenced. An...
Four people have died, 38 are missing and 23 have survived after a passenger ship carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali. This passenger ship departed from Banyuwangi Port in East Java yesterday (02)...

Sajith calls on working community to break free from mindset rooted in isolated poverty

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa called on the working people to break free from a mindset rooted in isolated poverty and strive to...

Systematic program set up to strengthen economic forces of all working people: PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that marking a historic turning point, this year’s May Day for is celebrated under a people’s government that...

President calls on workers to unite for a new Sri Lanka

In his May Day message, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka is undergoing a progressive transformation under people-oriented governance.   He notes that the...

International Workers’ May Day today

At least 15 May Day processions, commemorative events and rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo today (1 May), the Police confirmed. Accordingly, the...

15 May Day events and rallies to be held in Colombo tomorrow

At least 15 May Day processions, commemorative events and rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (May 1), Sri Lanka Police confirmed. Accordingly,...

Welikada custodial death: Court sets May 16 for evidence examination

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that evidence be examined on May 16 in the magisterial inquiry into the death of a 25-year-old youth...

Notice for voters regarding official polling cards for 2025 LG Election

The Department of Posts has issued a special notice for those who are still to receive their official polling cards for the 2025 Local...

Two remanded over Rs. 77 mn. fraud case at Sabaragamuwa PC

An Assistant Director of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council (PC) and a former Secretary of a Ministry under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, were ordered to...

Finance Ministry to hold talks with EU delegation today

A discussion between a delegation of the European Union (EU) and officials of the Ministry of Finance is scheduled to take place at the...

DMT closed next week during LG election

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that its offices will remain closed on 5 and 6 May, in view of the upcoming local...

President to visit Vietnam next month

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a state visit to Vietnam from 3 May to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa announced.   Several bilateral agreements...

LG polls: All campaign activities to conclude in May

The Election Commission (EC) announced that all campaign activities pertaining to the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election should end at midnight on 3 May.   The...

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