Troops collect debris of ‘X Press Perl’ at Wadduwa
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Troops of 9 Gemunu Watch of 582 Brigade under command to the 58 Division during cleaned…
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Advisory for heavy rain issued
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country (particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central…
Island-wide travel restrictions further extended
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Island-wide travel restrictions will be further extended until 14 June, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.
Victoria State extends lockdown to curb outbreak
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Australian state of Victoria will extend its lockdown by another week as authorities battle to…
Cyber-attack hits world’s largest meat supplier
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The world’s largest meat processing company has been targeted by a sophisticated cyber-attack.
First Olympic athletes arrive in Tokyo
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Australia’s women’s softball team became the first international athletes to arrive in Japan for the Olympics…
China sees first human case of rare H10N3 strain
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A 41-year-old Chinese man has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with a…
China’s Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine for emergency use.
Mawarala Hospital gets COVID-19 Ward
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Giving further strength to recovery process, 613 Brigade troops under the 61 Division of the Security…
National Football Team leaves for Korea to participate in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan National Football team, comprised of Army players has left for South Korea to…
Over 3,000 are still in quarantine
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 said that 3,450 persons were undergoing quarantine at…
More arrested for attending Chandimal and Piumi Hansimali’s party
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police have arrested six persons, including five males and one female who attended the party hosted…
Sri Lanka to import 5 million doses of Pfizer vaccine
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka will import 5 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this year.
Police to raid parties and public gatherings
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Police are to conduct raids on parties and public gatherings held in violation of quarantine…
Fishing between Negombo – Panadura temporarily banned
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A temporary ban has been imposed on fishing between Negombo and Panadura by the Department of Fisheries.