Mass recall of more than 30 children’s toys in the UK over asbestos contamination fears
More than 30 children’s toys have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year after being found to contain asbestos. Retailers including Tesco, Argos and M&S have taken the toys off shelves after they were found to…
Former President Sirisena appears before Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Tuesday (28) to provide a statement. It is reported that the former Head of State arrived at the commission premises earlier in the day…
Four students injured in Bogawantalawa school bus accident
Four schoolchildren sustained minor injuries this morning (28) when a bus transporting students from the Ranikadu area to schools in Bogawantalawa town met with an accident. According to the Police, the incident occurred around 7.30 am when the private bus…
Olympic Hope: Rumesh Tharanga gets Sports Ministry backing
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga, who recently set a new meet record of 89.28m at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya, met Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage on Monday (27), accompanied by his coach. According to the Sports Ministry,…
Abolish FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump, says president of Norway’s FA
The president of the Norwegian Football Association has called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize, which was awarded to U.S. President Donald Trump, and says she supports an ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s…
Prison Jailer and Guard arrested following inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
The Borella Police yesterday (27) arrested a prison jailer and a guard in connection with the death of a remand prisoner at the Colombo Magazine Prison. According to the Police, the arrests were made after an altercation inside the prison…
Applications open for University admission based on 2025 A/L results
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that applications for university admission based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination results will be accepted from today (28) until May 19. The results of the examination were released online on March…
Afternoon showers expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers are likely in some places in the Southern province and in the Ampara district…
King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran war
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, as diplomatic tensions cast a shadow over the trip. The British monarchs met President Donald…
“No such fund exists”: Harsha de Silva questions legality of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the legal existence of the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’, stating that it was never formally established. In a post on X, he challenged recent claims made by Deputy…