Category: LOCAL
Rains to reduce from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce ... Read More
Tamil medium schools will remain closed today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The State Ministry of Education said a holiday was declared for Tamil medium schools today (25) ... Read More
Power cut schedule for 25th October
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ceylon Electricity Board will continue to impose two-hour-and-20-minute power cuts in residential areas. (more…) Read More
Dual citizenship : Message from Election Commission
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The National Election Commission says decisions pertaining to dual citizenship can only be made via court ... Read More
Over 4,000 families in 13 districts affected by inclement weather
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Over 4,000 families are still affected by the inclement weather experienced in several parts of the ... Read More
New tax for Casinos
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ministry of Finance has announced a 150% increase in casino annual taxes, from Rs. 200 ... Read More
Landslide warnings issued to five districts still in effect
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts by the National Building Research Organisation are in ... Read More
“Only light can dispel darkness” – President
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe says peace, brotherhood and unity are of significance in the celebration of Diwali ... Read More
Seven arrested for flying unauthorised drone camera
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Seven individuals were arrested for recording videos and taking pictures in the high security zone of ... Read More
At least 45 arrested in Unawatuna
(FASTNEWS | GALLE) - At least 45 individuals, who were accused of planning to leave for Australia illegally, have been ... Read More
Liqour outlets in several areas closed tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | NUWARA ELIYA) - All liqour outlets in the Nuwara Eliya district will be closed tomorrow in view of ... Read More
Raids to find low-weight bread sellers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Consumer Authority raids traders selling bread without proper weight. (more…) Read More
Today’s power cut schedule
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - On Friday, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka announced that the Ceylon Electricity Board will ... Read More
Heavy showers above 100mm expected at some places today.
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Meteorology predicts showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, ... Read More
“President as a democratic leader has set a great example to the world”
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna Venerable Akuratiye Nanda Thera says as a democratic leader, President ... Read More