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…
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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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…