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“Terrorism and extremism is not something our children should inherit” – Rishad emphasises

“Terrorism and extremism is not something our children should inherit” – Rishad emphasises

Jun 5, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen on Tuesday (04) stated that the entire ... Read More

“Rathana Thero’s death-fast could push moderate Muslims towards extremism” – Gnanasara Thero

“Rathana Thero’s death-fast could push moderate Muslims towards extremism” – Gnanasara Thero

Jun 5, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Acts like the fast-unto-death campaign launched by Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero could push the moderate Muslims in the ... Read More

“Resorting to fast-unto-death campaigns an act of tribalism,” Ranjan says

“Resorting to fast-unto-death campaigns an act of tribalism,” Ranjan says

Jun 5, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Resorting to fast-unto-death campaigns without seeking legal redress amounted to an act of tribalism, the State Minister of ... Read More

Muzammil sworn in as Western Province Governor

Muzammil sworn in as Western Province Governor

Jun 4, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Former Colombo Mayor A. J. M. Muzammil has been sworn in as the Western Province Governor on Tuesday ... Read More

In neighbourhood-first policy, Modi to visit Sri Lanka this Sunday

In neighbourhood-first policy, Modi to visit Sri Lanka this Sunday

Jun 4, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will this weekend visit two neighbouring countries - Sri Lanka and Maldives ... Read More

Relief package for business sectors to be announced in Parliament

Relief package for business sectors to be announced in Parliament

Jun 4, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A relief package provided to all business sectors facing economic difficulties following the Easter Sunday attacks will be ... Read More

All Muslim Ministers decided to resign

All Muslim Ministers decided to resign

Jun 3, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - All Muslim Ministers including Cabinet, Deputy, and State Ministers have decided to resign from their Ministerial portfolios, Minister ... Read More

President accepts resignations of Azath Salley and Hizbullah

President accepts resignations of Azath Salley and Hizbullah

Jun 3, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena accepted the resignation letters of Governors Azath Salley and M. L. A. M. Hizbullah a ... Read More

“Move to set MRP on several varieties of rice, a great relief for consumers” – Minister Rishad

“Move to set MRP on several varieties of rice, a great relief for consumers” – Minister Rishad

Jun 3, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The move to set a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on several varieties of rice comes as a great ... Read More

US seeks opportunities to broaden partnerships with Sri Lanka

US seeks opportunities to broaden partnerships with Sri Lanka

Jun 3, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The United States (US) seeking opportunities to broaden and strengthen partnerships with Sri Lanka to respond to shared ... Read More

Suspended Police Chief blames President over Easter attacks

Suspended Police Chief blames President over Easter attacks

Jun 3, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka's suspended Police Chief has petitioned the Supreme Court, accusing President Maithripala Sirisena of failing to prevent ... Read More

Mahinda talks about presidential poll

Mahinda talks about presidential poll

Jun 1, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Elections Commission (EC) is determined hold the presidential election between November 15 and December 9, its Chairman ... Read More

“We will win,” says ACMC

“We will win,” says ACMC

May 31, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The top rung of All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), stepping in to the fray vowed that the No ... Read More

Three faculties of Kelaniya Uni. to reopen

Three faculties of Kelaniya Uni. to reopen

May 31, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Three faculties of the Kelaniya University are scheduled to reopen on Monday (03). Accordingly, the Commerce and Management, ... Read More

Italy also relaxes travel advisory

Italy also relaxes travel advisory

May 31, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Italy also has relaxed its travel advisory with advice to exercise the utmost caution, keeping the attention threshold ... Read More