Parliament to convene for only one day this week
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Parliament will convene for only one day this week, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.
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Isolation lifted in several areas
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Isolation status imposed in 77 Grama Niladhari divisions in 11 districts were lifted this morning, stated…
Seventeen killed due to inclement weather
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The inclement weather has claimed the lives of 17 people as of this morning (07), the…
Over 180 individuals detected with COVID-19 in Avissawella
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Over 180 individuals have been detected with COVID-19 in Avissawella.
Spill gates of 3 reservoirs opened
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Irrigation says sluice gates at several reservoirs remain open at present.
Sinopharm COVID vaccine doses arrives in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – One million doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine has arrived in Sri Lanka today.
Over 900 quarantine law violators arrested
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – 995 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing,…
Adverse weather affects over 240,000, 14 dead
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated that 14 people died and two reported missing, while 245,212…
Singapore Grand Prix cancelled
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Singapore Grand Prix has been called off this year and Formula 1 is assessing its…
FBI sought info on who read news article for case
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The FBI sought information about readers of an online article as part of an investigation, it…
No decision to re-open schools yet
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Education Ministry said there was no such announcement to media about the reopening of schools in…
Public behaviour vital to reopen country
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – If the people were able to stay at home during the existing traffic restrictions, it will…
Flood warning issued as water level of Kelani Ganga on the rise
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Irrigation has warned that the water level of the Kelani River are currently…
Labour Dept. extends salary concession
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Labour has decided to extend a concession granted to the private sector pertaining…
Over 170,000 affected by adverse weather
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A total of 170,022 people of 41,717 families were affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions…