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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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Navy Sampath Further remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Navy Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi and three other suspects arrested over the abduction and disappearance of 11 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More