Decision on bus fare hike after discussions
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Transport and Community Police State Minister Dilum Amunugama said no decision has been taken on a…
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Bahrain suspends work permits for several countries including Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Bahrain has indefinitely suspended giving work permits to people from coronavirus red list countries such as…
President defends decision to increase fuel prices
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today defended the decision to increase fuel prices saying it will help strengthen…
FTZ employees to be vaccinated from July
(FASTNEWS | GALLE) – All employees attached to the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to be vaccinated from the first week…
Economic Centres open today, tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Economic centres island-wide will remain open both today (12) and tomorrow (13).
CAA issues Gazette to regulate stocks of essential food items
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued an extraordinary Gazette directing individuals who stock corn, sugar,…
Govt. to take legal action against LP Gas cylinder changes
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Trade Ministry will bear the responsibility of taking legal measures against any discrepancies in the…
Govt to release confiscated essential items for retail consumption
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardane, along with the Trade Minister, has secured Cabinet approval to…
Cabinet consent to buy unsold stocks from farmers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers granted their consent to purchase the stocks of vegetables and fruits which…
Govt. allows mobile poultry sales amid travel restrictions
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The government allowed travelling vendors to sell eggs and chicken from yesterday, All Sri Lankan Eggs…
Labour Dept. extends salary concession
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Labour has decided to extend a concession granted to the private sector pertaining…
Sathosa relief package to households in Gampaha District from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The delivery process of the relief package ‘Sahana Malla’ by Sathosa for persons who are affected…
Taxi services not permitted to operate during travel restrictions
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Taxi services have been prohibited from operating during the islandwide travel ban that has been enforced…
Island-wide liquor shops sealed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – All the licensed wine stores Island-wide would be sealed until the travel restrictions are lifted on…
Port City invites investors
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The newly reclaimed land of 269 hectares in the heart of the Colombo Business District in…