State Vesak Festival cancelled
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The State Vesak Festival, which was scheduled to be held at Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna,…
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India COVID-variant detected in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Indian variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus, officially known as B.1.617, has been detected for the first…
Sri Lanka condemns attack on Maldivian Speaker
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on Maldivian Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed…
Gazette bars blending coconut oil with other oil
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) through an Extraordinary Gazette Notification yesterday (07) said coconut oil should…
Several areas in Mahabage and Wattala isolated
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A number of areas in Wattala and Mahabage have been isolated from today.
A number of people infected in Borella, Narahenpita, Slave Island
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A number of individuals have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Borella, Narahenpita, and Slave Island.
Over 600 quarantine law violators arrested
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Over 600 individuals were arrested yesterday (07) for not following quarantine regulations.
Modi admits COVID ‘storm’ has shaken India
(FASTNEWS | NEW DELHI) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all citizens to get vaccinated and exercise caution, saying the…
President holds talks with WHO on AstraZeneca shortage
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
Pfizer vaccine approved by NMRA
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Advisory Board of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has approved the use of the…
Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka closed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – All tourist attractions in Sri Lanka have been closed until further notice.
All Catholic schools to remain closed until further notice
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – In accordance with the government’s decision, all Catholic schools across the country will also remain closed…
Over 200 MT toxic coconut oil re-shipped to Malaysia
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A consignment of 230 metric tonnes of unrefined coconut oil brought to the Colombo Port on…
Nolan, Joy Plan Amazon Horror Series
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Films label are developing the new psychological horror anthology series…
“The Division” Gets Several New Games
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Ubisoft has announced several updates on its “Tom Clancy’s The Division” franchise and confirmed the planned…