Call to make FTA beneficial for both Pakistan, Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Noordeen Mohamed Shaheid has said that terrorism remained a big challenge…
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India delays project to modernise key Sri Lankan Airport
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – An India-led project to modernise a Northern Sri Lankan Airport has been delayed because of political instability, according…
Final vote on 2019 Budget on Apr. 04
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The final vote on the 2019 Budget proposals will be held on 04 April, the Ministry of Finance…
Colombo Light Rail Transit system approved by cabinet
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Cabinet approval was granted to enter into a loan agreement of Rs. 200,415 million for a proposed light…
President instructs Mangala to submit Budget Appropriation Bill on Monday
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (02) instructed the Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera to submit the Budget Appropriation…
Mangala to submit special Cabinet paper on 2019 Budget today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Mangala Samaraweera in his capacity as the Finance Minister is expected to submit a special Cabinet paper pertaining…
Minister Bathiudeen sends greetings to Commonwealth Secretary-General
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, and Co-operative Development, Rishad Bathiudeen on Tuesday…
Samaratunga assumes duties as Finance and Media Secretary
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Dr. R. H. S. Samaratunga who was reappointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Mass…
Monetary Board leaves policy interest rates unchanged
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 27 December 2018,…
Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar today (28) The Rupee was selling at Rs 184.07 against the…
Sri Lanka will be the Asia’s Best Travel Destination
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to a travellemming.com website, Sri Lanka has become the best destination to travel in the Asian continent.…
Three-wheel, school vehicle fares reduced from today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The minimum charge of three-wheelers raised due to the fuel price hike to Rs. 60 will be reduced…
Lanka Sathosa steps up relief efforts for flood-hit North
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Lanka Sathosa network, under the direction of the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced…
Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar today (26) The Rupee was selling at Rs 183.17 against the…
All liquor shops to be closed tomorrow – Excise Dept.
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Department of Excise on Monday (24) announced that all liquor shops across the country would be closed…