India pledges USD 1.3 billion for development of Sri Lanka railway
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – India has so far committed Lines of Credit worth around USD 1.3 billion for development of railway sector…
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President informs Singapore Premier of moves to amend FTA
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena who is on a two-day official visit to Singapore held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister…
Committee report on SriLankan Airlines to President today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Twelve-member Committee appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena to recommend policy for future of SriLankan Airlines has completed the…
“Sri Lanka handlooms go hi-tech after decades” – Minister Bathiudeen
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s textile and handlooms sector gets a major upgrade this year after many decades when a global…
EDB seeks green light from China for Organic vegetable and fruit
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has made a formal request to the Quarantine Authorities of China for…
Colombo Port City: Bidding to be completed by May
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Many investors across the globe have shown a keen interest in bidding and investing in the Colombo Port…
IRRI and Sri Lanka sign a 5-year action plan
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena signed a five-year action plan between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños,…
South Asia’s leading E-Company Registration opens Monday
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The second stage of South Asia’s most sophisticated, national scale electronic company registration will commence when Sri Lanka’s…
ADB to provide USD 445 million-assistance to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has promised to President Maithripala Sirisena to provide a total…
Economic Council to revive trade relations between Sri Lanka and the Philippines
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The two Heads of State have focused on establishing an Economic Council to revive economic and trade relations…
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Cooperative allegations proved false [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan consumer can benefit only when the small scale rice miller is safeguarded. “We praise Minister…
Carbon Tax imposed on motor vehicles from Jan. 01
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Carbon Tax has been imposed on motor vehicles with effect from 01 January, 2019. The Carbon Tax…
All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation commends Minister Bathiudeen’s efforts to resolve concerns [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The National Organiser of the All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation, Namal Karunaratne commended the Minister of Industry and Commerce,…
Basic salary of State sector to increase?
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance states that the public servants salaries will be increased from Rs. 2500 to Rs.…
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker on importer, bank dollar demand; stocks at 6-week low
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s rupee ended weaker on Tuesday as importer dollar demand and continued outflows of foreign funds from…