SLMA requests Govt. to extend travel restrictions by 2-weeks
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has requested the Government to extend the current travel restrictions for…
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More arrested for failing to adhere to health regulations
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Over 1,000 individuals were arrested yesterday (12) for failing to adhere to health and safety regulations.
FTZ employees to be vaccinated from July
(FASTNEWS | GALLE) – All employees attached to the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to be vaccinated from the first week…
A project kicks off to culture artificial reef in Northern waters
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Navy yesterday (11) launched a…
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Colombo
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – New Covid cases have been detected in a number of areas in the Colombo District, including…
Economic Centres open today, tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Economic centres island-wide will remain open both today (12) and tomorrow (13).
Over 40 wedding guests arrested for violating quarantine
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Mallakam Magistrate has ordered the arrest of 47 persons who were present at a wedding held…
Rs. 76 billion spent so far on COVID Vaccine imports
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Government has spent Rs. 76 billion this year alone to import COVID-19 vaccines, says State…
Over 60 Sri Lankans arrested in Mangaluru, Madurai
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Police have arrested 61 Sri Lankan nationals who were found living illegally…
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Defence Secretary appreciates the support of ICG vessels [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Mentioning the rapid response and support extended by the Indian Coast Guard Ships to douse the…
Govt. should not stifle genuine expressions of dissent and criticism – BASL
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday stressed that the Government should not stifle genuine…
World Bank additional financing to improve water and sanitation services in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | WASHINGTON) – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $40 million in additional financing for Sri Lanka…
CAA issues Gazette to regulate stocks of essential food items
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued an extraordinary Gazette directing individuals who stock corn, sugar,…
Moratuwa Mayor granted bail
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando was granted bail by Moratuwa Magistrate’s Court.
EU Parliament approves resolution on Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The EU Parliament adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka today calling for the repeal of the…