GMOA attributed to increased migration of professionals
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the implementation of new tax policies by the government…
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US Deputy Asst. Secretary of Treasury for Asia arrives in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – US Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Asia, Robert Kaproth has arrived in Sri Lanka…
Partial Solar Eclipse on Tuesday
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A partial Solar Eclipse will be visible over Sri Lanka at sunset on Tuesday (25), however…
New Chairman appointed for Ports Authority
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Keith D. Bernard has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority…
Coal shipment expected to arrive today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Lanka Coal Company (Private) Limited says a ship carrying coal is scheduled to arrive in Sri…
Three-wheeler fares go down
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Operators have decided to reduce three-wheeler fares following yesterday’s decision by the government to increase the…
Park Rangers & guides suspended over Yala animal cruelty incident
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The safari guides who accompanied a group in a fleet of vehicles who operated recklessly inside…
Rains to reduce from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce…
Tamil medium schools will remain closed today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The State Ministry of Education said a holiday was declared for Tamil medium schools today (25)…
Power cut schedule for 25th October
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ceylon Electricity Board will continue to impose two-hour-and-20-minute power cuts in residential areas.
Dual citizenship : Message from Election Commission
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The National Election Commission says decisions pertaining to dual citizenship can only be made via court…
Over 4,000 families in 13 districts affected by inclement weather
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Over 4,000 families are still affected by the inclement weather experienced in several parts of the…
New tax for Casinos
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance has announced a 150% increase in casino annual taxes, from Rs. 200…
Landslide warnings issued to five districts still in effect
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts by the National Building Research Organisation are in…
“Only light can dispel darkness” – President
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe says peace, brotherhood and unity are of significance in the celebration of Diwali…