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CID allowed to detain Rishad, his brother for 72-hours

CID allowed to detain Rishad, his brother for 72-hours

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and Riyaj Bathiudeen who were ... Read More

Four COVID-deaths reported in Sri Lanka; 18-year-old girl among fatalities

Four COVID-deaths reported in Sri Lanka; 18-year-old girl among fatalities

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Sri Lanka yesterday (24), bringing the total death toll ... Read More

Saudis living in Sri Lanka advised to return home

Saudis living in Sri Lanka advised to return home

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Saudis living in Sri Lanka and 4 other Asian countries have been advised to return home ... Read More

Time runs out for missing Indonesia submarine

Time runs out for missing Indonesia submarine

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | INDONESIA) - Indonesian rescue teams are fearing the worst as oxygen supplies on a missing Indonesian naval submarine ... Read More

UPDATE: Rishad and his brother arrested

UPDATE: Rishad and his brother arrested

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and Riyaj Bathiudeen have been ... Read More

Rahul hits half-century as Punjab ease to win over Mumbai

Rahul hits half-century as Punjab ease to win over Mumbai

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | INDIA) - KL Rahul's 60 not out from 52 balls helped Punjab Kings to an easy nine-wicket win ... Read More

“Fast and Furious” films to screen free

“Fast and Furious” films to screen free

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - In an effort to get people back out to cinemas, and hyped up for the next ... Read More

COVID reaches world’s tallest peak

COVID reaches world’s tallest peak

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | NEPAL) - At least one climber on Mount Everest has tested positive for Covid-19, just weeks after the ... Read More

Japan imposes new COVID measures as Olympics loom

Japan imposes new COVID measures as Olympics loom

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | JAPAN) - Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to ... Read More

“John Wick” TV Series is a prequel

“John Wick” TV Series is a prequel

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Lionsgate TV chairman Kevin Beggs has confirmed “The Continental,” the upcoming TV series spin-off of the ... Read More

Desperation as Indian hospitals buckle under COVID

Desperation as Indian hospitals buckle under COVID

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | INDIA) - India's healthcare system is buckling as a record surge in Covid-19 cases puts pressure on hospital ... Read More

Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California Governor

Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California Governor

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Caitlyn Jenner has announced she has filed the paperwork to run for California governor. (more…) Read More

Coronavirus may become airborne in Sri Lanka

Coronavirus may become airborne in Sri Lanka

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Coronavirus may have become airborne in Sri Lanka, as similar symptoms detected in several other ... Read More

Litro Gas affirms no gas shortage

Litro Gas affirms no gas shortage

Apr 24, 2021

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - All categories of Litro Gas cylinders are available to consumers without any shortage, the Company stated. ... Read More

Turkey to enhance defence cooperation with Sri Lanka

Turkey to enhance defence cooperation with Sri Lanka

Apr 21, 2021

(FASTNEWS | ANKARA) - Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Turkey M. Rizvi Hassen, called on the Minister of National Defence ... Read More