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Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Aug. 01
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate Eid al-Adha on 01 August, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced. ... Read More
Over 12,000 placed in quarantine in Rajanganaya
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Nearly 12, 000 individuals have been placed in self- quarantine in Rajanganaya, Anuradhapura. (more…) Read More
Ja-Ela Police OIC transferred on Election Commission request
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Ja-Ela Police has been transferred by the National Police Commission on ... Read More
IGP asked to conduct probe over assault on a Journalist
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Director General of the Government Information Department has requested the Acting Inspector General of Police ... Read More
Sixth repatriation flight from UK brings back stranded Sri Lankans
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A special SriLankan Airlines flight brought back 235 passengers to Sri Lanka today, officials said. (more…) Read More
All election promotion material on private vehicles to be removed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday stated that the Commission has issued instructions to all DIGs ... Read More
No intention to impose lock-down – Ajith Rohana
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Responding to a question asked by a journalist about the possibility of a lock-down situation in ... Read More
Man shot dead by Police in Moratuwa
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A man was shot dead by the Police at a road-block in Moratuwa last night, the ... Read More
Hundred returnees from Middle East released from quarantine
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - One hundred returnees from the Middle East were released from a quarantine facility operated by the ... Read More
Suspects arrested for harassing Russian woman further remanded
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Five suspects, including the chief suspect, who were arrested on charges of harassing a Russian woman ... Read More
Court discharges Tiran Alles over RADA fraud case
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Colombo High Court today discharged former Chairman of the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) Tiran ... Read More
Talks between India and Sri Lanka for debt relief sees progress
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - India said it was holding talks with Sri Lanka over its request for postponement of repayment ... Read More
Lankans stranded in Saudi Arabia repatriated
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A group of Sri Lankans who were stranded in Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus pandemic ... Read More
Teens jump into Polgolla Reservoir and commit suicide
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A young couple jumped into the Polgolla Reservoir and committed suicide today, the Police said. (more…) Read More
Welikada Prison Inmate contracts COVID-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - An inmate at the Welikada remand prison has contracted the coronavirus, the Government information department said ... Read More