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High risk of dengue spreading in Western Province
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A survey conducted by the Presidential Task Force on Dengue and the National Dengue Eradication Unit has revealed ... Read More
PM to visit Northern flood victims
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be in Kilinochchi on Friday to work out a programme to provide assistance ... Read More
Western Provincial councillor S. Kuhawarden arrested by CID
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Western Provincial councillor S. Kuhawarden arrested by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a cheque fraud of Rs.70 million. Read More
Scheduled railway strike called off
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Railway trade unions have decided to suspend the 48 hour strike launched from midnight today (26) protesting against ... Read More
Japan to restart commercial whaling after deadlock with International Whaling Commission
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Japan says it is to restart commercial whaling in July in a move that is likely to draw ... Read More
President instructs early compensation for flood affected
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the Governor of the Northern Province and the provincial public servants ... Read More
Advanced Level results will be released before Dec.31st
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The 2018 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination results will be released before 2018 December 31st, said the Department ... Read More
Indonesia issues “extreme weather” warning for tsunami-hit coast near Krakatau
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Indonesian authorities warned on Wednesday of “extreme weather and high waves” around the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, urging ... Read More
Police arrested a youth for allegedly damaging several Buddha statues in Mawanella
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Police in Mawanella has arrested a youth for allegedly damaging several Buddha statues in the area last few ... Read More
Thailand legislature legalises medical marijuana and kratom
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Thailand’s legislature on Tuesday agreed to amend the country’s drug law to allow the licensed medical use of ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Bus and three wheeler fares reduced from midnight today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The private bus fares will be reduced by 4% from midnight today due to the downward movement of ... Read More
Fire at Mattala Airport
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A fire has erupted in a flight (CVK 7042) at the Mattala Airport today (26), the Fire Fighting Unit ... Read More
Railway strike from midnight today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Railway Trade Unions have decided to launch a 2-day strike of railway services from midnight today (26) over ... Read More
Rs.10,000 allowance for flood affected
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The government will provide an allowance of Rs 10,000 to each affected family in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu ... Read More