Pakistan’s first lawmaker of African descent raises hopes for Sidi community
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Pakistan is set to have its first ever lawmaker of African descent, raising the profile of a small…
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Supreme Court grants leave to precede defamation case against Ranjan
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday (08) granted leave to precede the defamation of Courts case against the Deputy…
UPDATE: Appeal Court sentenced Gnanasara Thero to 6-years Rigorous Imprisonment
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – UPDATE: The Appeal Court on Wednesday (08) sentenced the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organisation…
Strengthening public transport system is the only solution to traffic
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Strengthening the public transport system is the solution to the severe traffic congestion experienced in Colombo.
Three arrested with Kerala Cannabis
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Three individuals were arrested for the possession of Kerala Cannabis at the Kalupalama area in Sedawatta – Wellampitiya.
Fuel price revision on Friday
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to the Finance Ministry, the scheduled fuel price revision would come to effect on Friday (10).
President, former President mourns death of veteran Indian politician Karunanidhi
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday (07) mourned the death of veteran Indian politician…
China never pursue development at Sri Lanka’s expenses
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Chinese embassy to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (07) awarded 22 Sri Lankan university students scholarships for higher…
No salary hike for Parliamentarians, UNP Parliamentary Team decides
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United National Party (UNP) Parliamentary Team has decided not to increase salaries of the Parliamentarians in the…
SLFP Central Committee to discuss party reforms today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A special meeting of the Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is scheduled to take…
Veteran singer W. Premaratne passes away
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Veteran singer W. Premaratne has passed away at the age-of-75 at the Colombo National Hospital.
Possibility of increasing wind speed still high – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The possibility of increasing wind speed is still high over the island and surrounding sea areas, particularly in…
Navy assists to apprehend 12 persons for illegal activities
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – During the past few days, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended twelve persons who were engaging in illegal fishing at…
‘Podi Wije’ arrested in Wellampitiya
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Hewathanthrige Sisira Kumara alias ‘Podi Wije’, a notorious underworld figure, has been arrested with a sword in his…
Switzerland and Sri Lanka plan closer cooperation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Swiss justice minister, Simonetta Sommaruga, has agreed an extended migration partnership accord with Sri Lanka, Swiss info…