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State Vesak Festival cancelled

State Vesak Festival cancelled

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The State Vesak Festival, which was scheduled to be held at Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna, ... Read More

India COVID-variant detected in Sri Lanka

India COVID-variant detected in Sri Lanka

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Indian variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus, officially known as B.1.617, has been detected for the first ... Read More

Sri Lanka condemns attack on Maldivian Speaker

Sri Lanka condemns attack on Maldivian Speaker

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on Maldivian Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed ... Read More

Gazette bars blending coconut oil with other oil

Gazette bars blending coconut oil with other oil

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) through an Extraordinary Gazette Notification yesterday (07) said coconut oil should ... Read More

Several areas in Mahabage and Wattala isolated

Several areas in Mahabage and Wattala isolated

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A number of areas in Wattala and Mahabage have been isolated from today. (more…) Read More

A number of people infected in Borella, Narahenpita, Slave Island

A number of people infected in Borella, Narahenpita, Slave Island

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A number of individuals have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Borella, Narahenpita, and Slave Island. ... Read More

Over 600 quarantine law violators arrested

Over 600 quarantine law violators arrested

May 8, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Over 600 individuals were arrested yesterday (07) for not following quarantine regulations. (more…) Read More

Modi admits COVID ‘storm’ has shaken India

Modi admits COVID ‘storm’ has shaken India

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | NEW DELHI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all citizens to get vaccinated and exercise caution, saying the ... Read More

President holds talks with WHO on AstraZeneca shortage

President holds talks with WHO on AstraZeneca shortage

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ... Read More

Pfizer vaccine approved by NMRA

Pfizer vaccine approved by NMRA

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Advisory Board of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has approved the use of the ... Read More

Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka closed

Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka closed

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - All tourist attractions in Sri Lanka have been closed until further notice. (more…) Read More

All Catholic schools to remain closed until further notice

All Catholic schools to remain closed until further notice

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - In accordance with the government’s decision, all Catholic schools across the country will also remain closed ... Read More

Over 200 MT toxic coconut oil re-shipped to Malaysia

Over 200 MT toxic coconut oil re-shipped to Malaysia

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A consignment of 230 metric tonnes of unrefined coconut oil brought to the Colombo Port on ... Read More

Nolan, Joy Plan Amazon Horror Series

Nolan, Joy Plan Amazon Horror Series

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Films label are developing the new psychological horror anthology series ... Read More

“The Division” Gets Several New Games

“The Division” Gets Several New Games

May 7, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Ubisoft has announced several updates on its “Tom Clancy’s The Division” franchise and confirmed the planned ... Read More