Six-thousand buses deployed for commuters’ convenience – SLTB
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Additional buses have been deployed for the convenience of commuters travelling from their home towns after the Sinhala…
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World Bank approves 150$Mn to improve climate resilient agriculture and infrastructure services in SL
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka and the World Bank yesterday signed two agreements worth 150 MN USD to improve climate resilience…
Russia to introduce eco-friendly asbestos to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Russia to introduce new form of asbestos to Sri Lanka which is more eco-friendly, and produced to suit…
Sri Lanka to kick off mega integrated tourism digital plan to boost arrivals
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers on Thursday (11) approved a proposal to kick off an integrated tourism digital…
No fuel price revision in April
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday (10) announced that fuel prices will not be increased in order to…
Chinese-built railway line becomes operational in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – China claimed on Tuesday (09) major success in implementing its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Sri Lanka…
Monthly fuel price revision today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Fuel price revision according to the Government-approved monthly pricing formula is set to announce on Wednesday (10), it…
Sudden bonus thrills Pulmoddai miners
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – As their state controlled mining operation reported huge profits last year, thrilled workers of Sri Lanka’s premier mineral…
Govt. to purchase 300 MW from private sector
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A decision has been taken to purchase 500 Megawatt (MW) of electricity from the private sector to terminate…
2019 Budget passed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – 2019 Budget on Friday (05) passed in Parliament with amendments with 119 Parliamentarians voting for and 74 against…
Ghosn: Former Nissan chief re-arrested on new claims in Japan
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested in Tokyo while out on bail pending trial over claims…
Pakistani Nationals arrested in Colombo Consumer raid
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Three Pakistani nationals have been arrested in a suspected cosmetic contraband raid by the Consumer Affairs Authority of…
Colour coding mandatory for biscuits, sweetmeats from today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Colour Code System according to the fat, salt, and sugar content of the foods and beverages, including…
Bus fares reduced by Rs. 20 on Southern Expressway
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Bus fares along the Southern Expressway have been reduced by Rs. 20 with effect from Monday (01). Issuing…
“Innovations raise Lankan start-ups to global levels” – Minister Bathiudeen
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Information technology (IT) innovations in Sri Lanka can boost the low rate of domestic start-ups entering global markets.…