Britain’s May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate resumes
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an early defeat to her Brexit plans on Wednesday when parliament demanded the…
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Two killed in an accident in Padukka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Two youth killed in an accident on the Colombo-Avissawella Road in Mawathagama, Padukka. The police media spokesman’s office…
Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan back in Pakistan ODI squad
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Fast bowler Mohammad Amir and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan have been recalled into Pakistan’s ODI squad for the five-match…
ICC announces 15-day amnesty to report corrupt approaches
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The ICC has announced a 15-day amnesty from January 16 to 31 to participants who have previously failed…
Cricket elections will be conducted on February 7 – Sports Minister
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Cricket elections will be conducted on February 7 as scheduled, after correcting gazette related to Sports clubs, Sports…
Sri Lanka Army’s 53rd Chief of Staff appointed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Major General Shavendra Silva appointed as the 53rd Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Army Media…
ICC given two weeks to SLC to report on corruption allegations
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) a concessionary time period of two weeks…
Navy Sampath Further remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Navy Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi and three other suspects arrested over the abduction and disappearance of 11…
Venom sequel in the works
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A second installment of “Venom” is reportedly underway. Sources told Variety, Sony Pictures has tapped Kelly Marcel, one…
Five members nominated for Parliamentary Select Committee
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri has informed the parliament that five members have been named for the Parliamentary Select…
Three New Supreme Court judges take oaths before President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Three new Supreme Court judges and a Court of Appeal judge sworn in today before the President Maithripala…
Open warrant re-issued on Jaliya Wickramasuriya
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Fort Magistrate has re-issued open warrant on former Sri Lankan Ambassador to to United States of America, Jaliya…
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.…
A person arrested with a firearm
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A person who had a weapon in possession without a license has been arrested at Katugastota, Kandy. Bore…
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…