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May 1, 2026
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May Day rallies move islandwide, Colombo at centre with special police security for peaceful procession
COLOMBO : Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events Friday,May (01) to mark International Workers’ Day, with several major events centered in Colombo. Accordingly, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has planned to hold 21 May Day rallies across 21 districts this year. Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara...
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May 1, 2026
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‘ Workers are driving force behind economic progress’ – President Says on May Day
COLOMBO ; President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year’s International Workers’ Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress despite a challenging global environment shaped by conflict. Issuing his International Workers’ Day message, the President highlighted that the country has achieved notable economic milestones in 2025,...
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May 1, 2026
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Saudia to operate Special Hajj Flights from Colombo to Jeddah
COLOMBO : its Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will operate three special flights this season to transport Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka to the Holy Land. The inaugural flight departs today from Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, carrying 350 pilgrims bound for Jeddah. Two further flights are scheduled on 11th...
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May 1, 2026
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President of the Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu will visit Sri Lanka on May 4
COLOMBO ; President of the Republic of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State Visitto Sri Lanka from 4–5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.This marks President Muizzu’s first visit to Sri Lanka since assuming office in 2023. Duringthe visit, he is expected to hold bilateral talks with President...
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May 1, 2026
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Amana Takaful Named Sri Lanka’s Most Awarded Insurance Company for the 3rd Consecutive Year
COLOMBO Amana Takaful Insurance has been recognized as Sri Lanka’s Most Awarded Insurance Company for 2026 by LMD Magazine, marking its third consecutive year of achievement. This recognition reflects the company’s consistent focus on delivering value across both its Life and General businesses, supported by customer-centric solutions, operational discipline, and continued innovation. Over the years,...
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