Finance Ministry purchases 12,000 metric tonnes of gas; Shortage to end this week
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Finance Ministry will purchase 12,000 metric tons of domestic LP gas urgently through the government-owned…
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MCC agreement drafted with AG’s consent will present in Parliament
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement drafted with the consent of the Attorney General (AG) Dappula…
Turkey – Sri Lanka trade continues to surge
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Further strengthening the longstanding relations between Sri Lanka and Turkey, bilateral trade between both countries continues…
Envoy says China is helping Sri Lanka out of ‘debt trap’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – China is helping Sri Lanka come out of a “debt trap” and has led the island…
Litro assures steady LP gas supply
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The sudden shortage of LP gas was due to heavy consumer demand and shipment delays due…
Cabinet approves USD 480 million MCC grant
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved the implementation of the US$ 480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation…
Budget 2020 relief for middle class, war veterans
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Several relief measures including a comprehensive increment of public servants’ salaries, allowances of disabled war heroes…
Coconut no longer in special MRP list
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has removed coconut from the special gazetted list that includes items…
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Vote on Account passed [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Vote on Account for the first 4-months of 2020, was passed in Parliament today (23)…
Harsha discusses bilateral trade with UK Minister
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Economic Reforms and Public Distribution Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva met UK Minister of State for…
vivo launches V17 Pro in Sri Lanka with a trailblazing iconic camera design; The World’s First 32MP Dual Elevating Selfie Camera
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – V17 Pro, vivo’s latest innovative smartphone was unveiled to the Sri Lankan market today (15). The…
Nobel economics prize winner: I want to inspire women
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Esther Duflo has said she is “humbled” by her success in winning this year’s Nobel prize…
Sri Lanka business registrations can now be done from home
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Opening a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s private sector development, incorporation of a new company in…
Pearson Tech Summit set to Ignite, Inspire and Transform local IT industry
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Pearson Lanka officially announced the launch of ‘Pearson Tech Summit’, a high-powered conference featuring many local…
Regulations of the Carbon Tax to be amended
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to amend the regulations of the Carbon Tax imposed on…