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May Day rallies were held in various parts of Colombo today. Here are some of the rallies held today.

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) held its May Day rally at the Campbell Park this evening with the participation of the President Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guest. The President said that the government had decided not to increase the electricity tariff upto 60 units and that there would be relief for consumers who use upto 180 units. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

National Youth Front (NYF) today held its May Day rally with a massive crowd at Badulla. Parliamentarian Ruwan Wijewardene, UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake and several other politicians were participated at the rally. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A father and son allegedly involved in the triple murder at Karandeniya in Kotawela were checked by the Elpitiya Base Hospital JMO Dr.Susantha Lelwala, prior to being produced before the Elpitiya Acting Magistrate Munidasa Halpandeniya. (Janath De Silva)

The Colombo Fort was seen deserted today due to the May Day parades. Police asked the public to refrain from entering Colombo City on May Day due to the May Day rallies held in the city. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The 20th death anniversary of the late president Ranasinghe R. Premadasa was commemorated today at the foot of his statue at Keselwatta. The deputy Leader of the United National Party Sajith Premadasa and family members participated at the event. Pix by Indrarathna Balasuriya

May Day posters of various political parties and unions that appeared in Colombo and the suburbs were captured on film today. A number of May Day rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

While preparations are underway for tomorrow’s May Day celebrations, workers in Colombo Fort are seen toiling for a living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Seen here a freight train moving along the new Madhu Medawachiya railway line which is nearing completion. The railway line was destroyed during the war and is now being reconstructed by the Indian State venture IRCON. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana