“Large scale foreign loans affect Sri Lanka” – Premier
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka is affected by the global economic crisis for taking large scale foreign loans instead of getting ... Read More
Indonesia Tsunami: At least 408 people killed, rescuers dig through rubble for survivors
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Rescuers have been digging by hand in the frantic search for survivors in the Indonesian city of Palu, ... Read More
Sangakkara urges Mathews and Hathurusingha to sort out their differences
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The rift that presently exists between Angelo Mathews and Coach Chandika Hathurusingha must be repaired as soon as ... Read More
President returns from the US
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena who engaged in a seven-day visit to the United States (US) to attend the 73rd ... Read More
Finance Ministry announces steps to ease the pressure on LKR
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Government on Saturday (29) decided to suspend the issuing of vehicle permits to Members of Parliament (MPs) ... Read More
Showery condition expected to enhance – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, prevailing showery condition is expected ... Read More
48 Dead, hundreds injured in Indonesian earthquake and tsunami
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - As many as 48 are believed dead, with hundreds more injured after an earthquake and tsunami hit Indonesia. ... Read More
Kaduwela – Biyagama Road closed till tomorrow
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Road Development Authority (RDA) stated that the road from Kaduwela to Biyagama will be closed from 7.00 ... Read More
VIP Assassination Plot: Govt. Analyst Report on former TID Chief and Namal Kumara in two-weeks
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Government Analyst Report on the voice recordings of the alleged conversation between former Terrorism Investigations Department (TDI) ... Read More
“Sri Lanka’s reconciliation and human rights vastly improved” – Commonwealth Secretary General
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland praised Sri Lanka’s progress in strengthening democracy and reconciliation. Sri Lanka’s progress in ... Read More
“We will continue to support Sri Lanka” – UN Secretary General assures President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena briefed the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), Antonio Guterres about Sri Lanka’s progress in strengthening ... Read More
President calls for legally binding international treaty for alcohol control
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena emphasised the imperative need to tackle the issue of indirect and insidious advertising of alcohol ... Read More
Showers to continue – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Showers or thundershowers will be expected over the most parts of the island particularly in the evening or ... Read More
India claim Asia Cup in last-ball thriller
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - India retained the Asia Cup with a three-wicket win off the last ball against a fighting Bangladesh who ... Read More