Three Lankans in Singapore sent to jail for forged Malaysia Visas
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Three Sri Lankan men were convicted and sentenced in Singapore on Friday (July 20) to eight months’ jail…
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North Korea begins dismantling rocket launch site
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – North Korea appears to have begun dismantling part of a key rocket launch site in the country’s north-west.
Longest moon eclipse this week
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Colombo University Physics Department Prof. Chandana Jayaratne on Monday (23) said that the longest total lunar eclipse of…
Formula 1 abandons plan for Miami grand prix in 2019 and aims for 2020
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Formula 1 has abandoned plans to hold a grand prix in Miami in October 2019 and has instead…
Supplemental oxygen eliminates rise in morning blood pressure
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Supplemental oxygen eliminates the rise in morning blood pressure experienced by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who stop…
“I like to experiment a lot” – Mithila Palkar
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Actress Mithila Palkar says she wants to challenge herself by trying different things and experimenting with her craft.
Wildfires kill at least 50 in Greece
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – At least 50 people are feared dead in wildfires burning in the Attica region around Athens, in Greece’s…
Prominent actor, singer Indika Ginige passes away at 37
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Prominent actor and singer Indika Ginige passed away on Monday night (23) due to a sudden illness at…
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen commends Premier’s assurance of financial support for SMEs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is to unleash one of the largest ever support initiatives for its start-ups and entrepreneurs. He…
Strong winds, light showers expected today – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Fairly strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph can be expected over the Southern Province and in Kaluthara…
Army, Police deployed to trace missing child in Balangoda
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Military and Police personnel have been deployed to trace the whereabouts of a ten-year-old child, who was reported…
Former Walapane Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman sentenced 12-years in prison
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Chairman of Walapane Pradeshiya Sabha has been sentenced to 12-years in prison over a case pertaining to…
GMOA to launch strike over several demands on Aug. 03
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) decided to launch a strike on 03 August over several demands.
Frailty may be more deadly in younger heart patients
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Frailty is often thought to be a syndrome of the elderly, which comes as a natural and inevitable…
Sri Lanka sweep series against South Africa
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 Test sweep of South Africa on Monday (23) to record their first series…