King’s “From a Buick 8” gets a Director
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – “The Devil Inside” and “The Boy” director William Brent Bell has been set to both pen and direct…
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Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in bid to manage workload
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month’s Rogers Cup in Toronto as part of his strategy to prolong…
Ryan Lochte given 14-month ban for doping violation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Twelve-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte says he is “devastated” by his 14-month ban for a doping violation.
Parma striker Calaio banned for match-fixing
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Parma striker Emanuele Calaio has been banned for two years for match-fixing.
Italy to accept migrant arrivals until deal reached
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Italy is to allow migrant rescue ships to dock until the EU reaches a deal to distribute new…
Japan heatwave declared natural disaster as death toll mounts
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Japan’s weather agency has declared a heatwave sweeping the country a natural disaster, with at least 65 deaths…
Fire at Kotahena Central College doused
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A fire at the Kotahena Central College has been brought under control after a sustained effort by the…
Sexual assault on foreigner: Police rules out involvement of Danushka Gunathilaka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been dismissed for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault on a…
A deceive meeting on death penalty today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A special meeting is scheduled to take place today (25) with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena and…
Electric three wheelers manufactured in Sri Lanka by 2020
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The first batch of electric three wheelers manufactured in Sri Lanka will be ready by 2020.
2nd Term Examination results before closure of schools
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – All School Principals have been instructed to hand over the results of the 2nd Academic Term Examinations prior…
Rambukwella says SLPP suffered setback following LG Polls
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suffered a setback after the recent Local Government (LG) Elections, Parliamentarian Keheliya…
US Army Pacific Commanding General, SL Navy Commander hold talks
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Commanding General of the US Army Pacific (USARPAC) General Robert Brown met the Commander of the Navy,…
PNB arrests suspect with heroin worth Rs 2.4 million at Welikada
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Officials attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have arrested a close associate of the notorious drug dealer…
Frances Conroy in talks to play Joker’s mother
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – “Six Feet Under” and “American Horror Story” alum Frances Conroy is in talks to play Penny, the mother…