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NPP to hold 21 May Day rallies tomorrow

30 Apr 2026

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The National People’s Power (NPP) will hold 21 May Day celebrations across 21 major cities throughout the island tomorrow, the NPP said.

US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal

30 Apr 2026

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Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement in support of Panama, while criticising Chinese economic retaliation, after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate lost a legal dispute over the management of ports on the Panama Canal.

Love, Lies and Wildlife Sri Lanka’s Master of wit, Indu Dharmasena unleashes comedy at the Wendt

30 Apr 2026

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Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a career spanning decades and a repertoire of dozens of well-received

One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

30 Apr 2026

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South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday.

Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka on May 4

30 Apr 2026

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Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

BOUTIQUES IN SRI LANKA b2b Luxury Connect Sri Lanka 2026

30 Apr 2026

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The b2b Luxury Connect event, organised by Boutiques in Sri Lanka, brought together the country’s finest small luxury properties, showcasing a curated selection of independent boutiques, elegant villas, and

International Vesak Dhamma talk by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi on May 1

30 Apr 2026

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An international Dhamma program in commemoration of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is scheduled to be held via Zoom on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Sri Lanka time).

Special traffic plan announced ahead of May Day rallies

30 Apr 2026

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The Sri Lanka Police have announced the implementation of a comprehensive traffic and security plan in preparation for May Day rallies and processions scheduled across the country on May 1, 2026, marking International Workers’ Day.

Two U-19 cricketers arrested for secretly filming doctors

30 Apr 2026

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Narahenpita Police arrested two members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 National Cricket Team following allegations that they had secretly filmed several female doctors while they were bathing.

Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back

30 Apr 2026

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In February, Alok (name changed), a business analyst based in the western Indian city of Pune, got a text message asking him to pay 1,000 rupees ($10.75; £7.9) as a speeding fine.

Treasury Secretary informs he will not appear before CoPF tomorrow

29 Apr 2026

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Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that he will not appear before the committee tomorrow.

China suspends autonomous driving permits after Baidu outage

29 Apr 2026

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China has suspended issuing new licences for autonomous vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter, after dozens of Baidu Inc’s Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped in Wuhan last month, stranding passengers and disrupting traffic.

Fatal bus accident in Hatton claims one life, leaves dozens injured

29 Apr 2026

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A tragic accident occurred today, when a private passenger bus fell into a 35-foot precipice in the Badalgala area of the Hatton-Dayagama road. The bus was traveling toward Hatton at the time of the incident.

Russian Health Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka

29 Apr 2026

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Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector.

Electric train project for Colombo suburbs discussed

29 Apr 2026

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Plans to introduce electric train services in parallel with the existing railway system were a key focus at a high-level discussion held this morning (29) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Dambulla eatery fined Rs. 510,000 for selling expired water

29 Apr 2026

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A restaurant in Dambulla has been fined Rs. 510,000 by the Dambulla Magistrate’s Court for selling expired bottled water above the maximum retail price.

2026 in a nutshell so far

29 Apr 2026

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The coal procurement scandal has centred on allegations of systemic corruption, the delivery of substandard fuel, and major financial losses involving the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (LCC).

Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar

29 Apr 2026

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The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its downward trend against the US Dollar on Tuesday (29), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Sports Minister takes over SLC administration after mass resignation

29 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka’s Sports Ministry has taken over the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect after Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage accepted the resignation of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee.

Sri Lanka women down Bangladesh in opener

29 Apr 2026

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Half tons by Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani paved the way for Sri Lanka to record a comfortable 25 runs win over Bangladesh in the first match of the women’s three T20 encounters played at Sylhet, Bangladesh

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