A 22 year old suspect commits suicide in remand custody
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A 22 year old suspect in remand custody over a drug related offense commits suicide in a cell…
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Sluice gates opened at Rajanganaya, Angamuwa and Deduru Oya reservoirs
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sluice gates are opened at Rajanganaya, Angamuwa and Deduru Oya reservoirs due to heavy rains. Old Mannar Road…
Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere particularly after 2.00p.m
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern Province.Several spells of shower will occur in Eastern…
Sadaham Yathra for Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day with President’s participation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Dhamma Sermon for Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day of the series of ‘Sadaham Yathra Damma Sermon was…
At least 43 killed when tsunami hits beaches in Indonesia
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A tsunami that hit Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung, Indonesia, Saturday night, killed at least 43 people and…
Heavy traffic reported in Nittambuwa, Warakapola, Kegalle and Kandy
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Heavy traffic reported in Nittambuwa, Warakapola, Kegalle and Kandy towns. Motorists advised by Police to use alternative routes.
“Deputy, State Ministers to sworn-in today,” Akila says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Deputy Ministers and State Ministers of the new Cabinet to be sworn-in this evening (21), the United National…
Validity period extended for school uniform vouchers
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Validity period of school uniform vouchers, scheduled to expire on December 31st extended until 28 of February 2019,…
UPFA to support Vote on Account
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Chief Government Whip, Parlimentarian Mahinda Amaraweera, says in Parliament that the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) would support…
Mahmudullah’s knock made things easier for me – Shakib
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Two good partnerships handed Bangladesh a major advantage over West Indies in the second T20I as per the home…
A Rs.1765 billion Vote on Account tabled Parliament by Finance Minister
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Rs.1765 billion Vote on Account to cover expenditures of the next 4 months, presented to the parliament…
17 fishermen found guilty by Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The 17 fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in October, were declared guilty of unlawful…
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns
(FASTNEWS|COLOMB) – US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be retiring “with distinction” at the end of February, President Donald Trump…
U.K. Airport Remains Closed After Drones Disrupt Travel
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Drone sightings kept London Gatwick Airport closed for a second day, derailing trips of tens of thousands of…
Showery condition is expected to enhance over the island – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Showery condition is expected to enhance over the island (particularly during 21st and 22nd), especially in the Northern,…