Cabinet approves resumption of ‘Gamperaliya’
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Cabinet granted approval yesterday to resume the ‘Gamperaliya’ programme.The ‘Gamperaliya’ programme, launched by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in…
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NZ v Sri Lanka: Jimmy Neesham smashes five sixes in 34-run over
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Jimmy Neesham blasted Thisara Perera for five sixes off a single over during New Zealand’s one-day international against…
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Updates, 1st ODI in Mount Maunganui: NZ Finish With 371/7
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Returning to the ODI team after a brief spell of injury layoff, Martin Guptill scored his 14th ODI…
China space mission lands on Moon’s far side
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – China reached a milestone in space exploration on Thursday, landing a vehicle on the far side of the…
Kerala Sabarimala hartal : Two held for BJP worker’s death, Kozhikode witnesses most violence
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A day after two women – Bindu and Kanakadurga – entered Sabarimala, several pro-Hindutva outfits under the umbrella…
Thirsty koala drinks water from bottle as heatwave hits Australia, video goes viral
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A video of a thirsty koala drinking water from a plastic bottle has gone viral on social media. Shared…
New Zealand won toss, bat in first ODI
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat Thursday in the first of three one-day cricket internationals against…
Journalist arrested in Bangladesh for ‘false’ reporting on voting irregularities
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A journalist working with a prominent media house in Bangladesh was arrested for allegedly publishing “false” information about…
Suspect arrested with heroin worth Rs. 18 million in Wellawatta
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Colombo Regional Vice Squad at Wellawatta Railway Station, with 1.513…
CID allowed to take GA report on recovered recordings of Namal Kumara’s phone
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Fort Magistrate allows Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take Government Analyst’s (GA) report on one hour of…
Nalaka de Silva further remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Director of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID), Deputy Inspector General of Police Nalaka de Silva and Indian…
Investigations commenced into killing of a dog
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – An investigation commenced on an incident where a caged dog was set on fire in a residence at…
Forensic Audit on Bond issue to complete before 2020
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajith Kumaraswamy says the forensic audit on the controversial bond issue will be completed…
Johnston Fernando’s Case verdict on Jan. 29
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Colombo Magistrate Court announces that the verdict on the case against UPFA Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando over his…
Study says mindful eating may be an effective technique to lose weight
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – With the holiday season and New Year celebrations drawing to a close, many of us may be struggling…