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Mangala’s demise was great loss to nation, UNP and me – Ranil

Mangala’s demise was great loss to nation, UNP and me – Ranil

Aug 26, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The late Mangala Samaraweera was an outstanding politician who always stood firm for his convictions, which ... Read More

More heavy rains expected in parts of Sri Lanka

More heavy rains expected in parts of Sri Lanka

Aug 26, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Heavy rain is threatening to create havoc in parts of Sri Lanka over a 24-hour period ... Read More

The loss of Mangala is a loss to democracy – ACMC

The loss of Mangala is a loss to democracy – ACMC

Aug 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The loss of Mangala Samaraweera is a loss to democracy, the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) ... Read More

A youth initiative to recycle trash on Gaza’s Beach [VIDEO]

A youth initiative to recycle trash on Gaza’s Beach [VIDEO]

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | PALESTINE) - According to, Ali Muhanna, the coordinator of "The Sea is Ours", the youth initiative was founded ... Read More

Sri Lankan scientists reveal truth about effectiveness of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine [VIDEO]

Sri Lankan scientists reveal truth about effectiveness of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine [VIDEO]

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lankan scientists revealed the truth about Chinese vaccines, which showed that their effectiveness did not ... Read More

Government approval to hold early Parliamentary Elections on schedule in Iraq [VIDEO]

Government approval to hold early Parliamentary Elections on schedule in Iraq [VIDEO]

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | IRAQ) - The Prime Minister's Advisor for Iraqi Electoral Affairs, Dr. Hussein Al-Hindawi, stated that the early parliamentary ... Read More

“Al-Faisaly” club fans protest demanding the administration to leave [VIDEO]

“Al-Faisaly” club fans protest demanding the administration to leave [VIDEO]

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | JORDAN) - The fans of Al-Faisaly Club, in front of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, chanted to ... Read More

Photographic and plastic exhibition to introduce the culture of Syrian Island [VIDEO]

Photographic and plastic exhibition to introduce the culture of Syrian Island [VIDEO]

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | SYRIA) - The "Kaf" (Youth Step) organization which is active in the north and east Syria held an ... Read More

Ayurvedic doctor complains against health authorities

Ayurvedic doctor complains against health authorities

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A registered Ayurvedic doctor has lodged a complaint with IGP Chandana Wickremaratne urging him to initiate ... Read More

Number of daily infections in Sri Lanka exceeds 4,000

Number of daily infections in Sri Lanka exceeds 4,000

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of daily Covid infections in Sri Lanka exceeded the 4000 mark for the first ... Read More

More Pfizer COVID vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka

More Pfizer COVID vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - More Pfizer coronavirus vaccines arrived in Sri Lanka today, officials said. (more…) Read More

Adani set to commence work on Colombo Port

Adani set to commence work on Colombo Port

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to begin construction at a ... Read More

Over 500 arrested for violating quarantine laws

Over 500 arrested for violating quarantine laws

Aug 23, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Police stated that another 502 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine curfew and ... Read More

Pakistan donates lifesaving medical equipment to Sri Lanka [VIDEO]

Pakistan donates lifesaving medical equipment to Sri Lanka [VIDEO]

Aug 21, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Pakistan has donated lifesaving COVID-19 medical equipment as part of its commitment to support Sri Lanka’s ... Read More

Selected branches of licensed banks to remain open

Selected branches of licensed banks to remain open

Aug 21, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Selected branches of all licensed banks island-wide have been permitted to keep open for public during ... Read More