US Judge orders deportation plane turnaround
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Federal Judge has ordered a mother and her daughter be flown back to the United States (US),…
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France rescues 1,600 campers from floods
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Heavy floods have forced the evacuation of 1,600 people – most of them campers – in Southern France,…
Sampanthan to remain as the Opposition Leader
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Friday (10) informed the Parliament that under the Parliament Standing Orders he cannot change…
Prime Minister commends Karunanidhi’s role in South India – Lanka relations
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Issuing a condolence message on the demise of veteran Indian politician Muthuvel Karunanidhi, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said…
Railway Strike: Army places 44 buses on standby at SLTB request
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – At the request of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the Army on the instructions of the Commander…
Railway Trade Unions displayed none other than trade union terrorism – Prime Minister’s Office
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The lightning strike launched by several Railway Trade Unions is a black mark on the local trade union…
Rain washes out day of Lord’s Test for first time in 17-years
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Rain washed out the first day of the second Test between England and India at Lord’s.
Sri Lankan trucker arrested in Kuwait for driving under the influence
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Kuwait Police have arrested an unidentified Sri Lankan for driving a concrete mixer under the influence of alcohol,…
Wimal Weerawansa and Sajith Premadasa offer to resign over State houses’ allegations
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Joint Opposition (JO) Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa on Thursday (09) said that he will resign from the Parliament if…
Rishi Kapoor calls British Airways “Racist”
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has called British Airways “Racist” after an Indian passenger and his family were allegedly…
Railway Strike: Eight trains in operation today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Eight trains have been deployed from various parts of the country in-order to minimise the inconvenience faced by…
Assistant Referee badly cut by drink thrown from stands at Sturm Graz
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sturm Graz have condemned the “Damaging” behaviour of a fan who threw a full drink at an Assistant…
Railway Strike: Trade Unions threaten to extend strike
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The strike will escalate tomorrow (11) if the Government fail to provide solutions to the demands by today…
Railway Strike: Over 500 buses deployed to minimise public inconvenience
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – All measures have been taken to minimise the inconvenience faced by the railway commuters due to the on-going…
North Korea lashes out at US Diplomats over sanctions
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – North Korea has lashed out at the United Sates (US) for continuing to push for sanctions enforcement.