SJB comes up with range of electoral pledges at May Day rally

In what seemed like a long list of electoral pledges, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) came out with a set of promises at its May Day rally which they would implement if elected to office.

Nepal put forward strong squad on T20 World Cup return

The Cricket Association of Nepal have named their 15-player group for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.

SJB May Day rally

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa is seen at the SJB May Day Rally held in Chatham Street, Colombo today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka continue unbeaten streak, Netherlands push for top spot in Group B

Sri Lanka resumed their remarkable run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 with a third win in as many games while Netherlands edged Zimbabwe in the Group B fixture.

SLFP pledge to fight corruption with Wijeyadasa as Presidential candidate

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe claimed that he would initiate a programme that would revive the country, hours after being put forward as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) candidate for the impending Presidential elections by former President Maithripala Sirisena.

Sajith, AKD ran away from leading country during crisis: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today criticized SJB leader Sajith Premadasa and NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stating that when they were invited to lead the country following the aragalaya, they both refused, fearing their future in politics.

MR at SLPP May Day Rally

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) held its May Day rally at Campbell Park, Borella. Pix by Nisal Baduge

UNP May Day rally

United National Party (UNP)led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe held its May Day rally at Maligawatte. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Large crowds at NPP Matara, Anuradhapura rallies

Thousands of supporters gathered for the National People’s Power (NPP) May Day rallies held in Anuradhapura, Jaffna and Matara today in addition to its main rally held in Town Hall, Colombo.

SLPP MP Gayashan joins UNP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SJB) Moneragala District MP Dr. Gayashan Nawanandana has joined United National Party (UNP).

Only NPP can create law abiding, disciplined society to develop the country: Anura

Claiming that proper organizational power and law abiding society were needed to develop the country, the National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura kumara Dissanayake said only the NPP has the best organizational power and discipline to develop this country.

Land bridge with India to bring mutual benefits: Sagala

Chief of Staff of the President, Sagala Ratnayake said the proposed land bridge with India will benefit both countries.

Maithri out, Wijeyadasa in...

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe took the stage alongside former President Maithripala Sirisena at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party May Day rally in Gampaha today. Rajapakshe, who retains his membership with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) through which he entered Parliament in 2020, was named as the SLFP’s Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections earlier today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Wasim Akram to conduct training program for national players

Former Pakistani legend Wasim Akram will conduct a two-day training program for national players, SLC High Performance Coaches, and the coaches of the major clubs, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

SF makes early exit from SJB May Day rally

SJB Chairman Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka made an early exit from the party’s May Day Rally in Fort, a shortwhile ago.

Talatha, Rajitha missing in SJB May Day rally

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Rajitha Senaratne and Tatha Athukorala were notable abesentees at party’s May Day Rally in Fort today.

SJB will lead a second Aragalaya if Presidential election is postponed

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will lead a second Aragalaya if this year’s Presidential election is postponed, SJB Former MP Mujibur Rahman said as the party’s May Day rally kicked off in Fort.

BJP invites SLPP, UNP to study its election campaign

As the Lok Shaba elections campaign heats up in India, the ruling Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) has invited representatives from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the United National Party (UNP) to gain awareness on the electoral process there, The Hindu newspaper reported.

Around 1,500 workers assigned to clean Colombo after May Day rallies

A total of 1,500 workers have been assigned for cleaning and garbage collection purposes in Colombo city after the May Day rallies, Colombo Municipal Council Solid Waste Management Division Director Engineering Eng. Shahina M. Mysan said.

Debate aside, let’s reassure Sinhalese: No self-determination for North, East

Apart from organizing a debate between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, let us publicly reassure the Sinhalese people, perhaps in a solemn ceremony, that they will not allow the Northern and Eastern regions to gain the right to self-determination, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne urged today.

President at Kotagala May Day rally

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the Ceylon Workers’ Congress May Day rally in Kotagala where he announced that the daily wage of plantation workers has been increased to Rs. 1,700. Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse

SLFP selects Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as Presidential candidate

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today that Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will be the Presidential candidate representing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Special trains bring UNP supporters for May Day rally

United National Party (UNP) supporters paticipating in the May Day rally today were transported to Colombo by special trains. UNP chairman and former Minister Vajira Abeywardene joined then from Ahangama. Two more special trains operate, one from Beliatta and another from Galle, to provide trainsport to the participants of the rally. Pix by D.G. Sugathapala

Strict security measures in place for May Day rallies

Police have deployed nearly 10,000 officers including Special Task Force (STF) personnel and intelligence officers across the country for security and traffic management during today’s May Day rallies and parades.

JKH warns public about WhatsApp groups falsely using their name for scams

John Keells Holdings PLC has issued a cautionary notice to the public regarding WhatsApp groups falsely claiming affiliation with the company and some of its subsidiaries.

Reduced diesel price not sufficient for bus fare revision: Gemunu

Following the price reduction of Lanka auto diesel from last night, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said today that this fuel price revision is insufficient for a bus fare revision at this time.

Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad

Afghanistan named their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA in June this year, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.

Do not politicise May Day rallies

The New Labour People’s Organization today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the government not politicise the May Day rallies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Indo-Lanka passenger ferry service to resume on May 13

The passenger ferry service between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna is scheduled to resume on May 13, Controller General of Immigration and Emigration I.S.H.J. Ilukpitiya said.

Daily wage for plantation workers increased

A gazette notification has been issued announcing the increase in the minimum daily wage of tea plantation workers to Rs. 1,700.