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A 22 year old suspect commits suicide in remand custody

A 22 year old suspect commits suicide in remand custody

Dec 23, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A 22 year old suspect in remand custody over a drug related offense commits suicide in a cell ... Read More

Sluice gates opened at Rajanganaya, Angamuwa and Deduru Oya reservoirs

Sluice gates opened at Rajanganaya, Angamuwa and Deduru Oya reservoirs

Dec 23, 2018

(UTV|COLOMBO) - Sluice gates are opened at Rajanganaya, Angamuwa and Deduru Oya reservoirs due to heavy rains. Old Mannar Road ... Read More

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere particularly after 2.00p.m

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere particularly after 2.00p.m

Dec 23, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern Province.Several spells of shower will occur in Eastern ... Read More

Sadaham Yathra for Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day with President’s participation

Sadaham Yathra for Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day with President’s participation

Dec 23, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Dhamma Sermon for Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day of the series of ‘Sadaham Yathra Damma Sermon was ... Read More

At least 43 killed when tsunami hits beaches in Indonesia

At least 43 killed when tsunami hits beaches in Indonesia

Dec 23, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A tsunami that hit Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung, Indonesia, Saturday night, killed at least 43 people and ... Read More

Heavy traffic reported in Nittambuwa, Warakapola, Kegalle and Kandy

Heavy traffic reported in Nittambuwa, Warakapola, Kegalle and Kandy

Dec 22, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Heavy traffic reported in Nittambuwa, Warakapola, Kegalle and Kandy towns. Motorists advised by Police to use alternative routes. Read More

“Deputy, State Ministers to sworn-in today,” Akila says

“Deputy, State Ministers to sworn-in today,” Akila says

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Deputy Ministers and State Ministers of the new Cabinet to be sworn-in this evening (21), the United National ... Read More

Validity period extended for school uniform vouchers

Validity period extended for school uniform vouchers

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Validity period of school uniform vouchers, scheduled to expire on December 31st extended until 28 of February 2019, ... Read More

UPFA to support Vote on Account

UPFA to support Vote on Account

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Chief Government Whip, Parlimentarian Mahinda Amaraweera, says in Parliament that the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) would support ... Read More

Mahmudullah’s knock made things easier for me – Shakib

Mahmudullah’s knock made things easier for me – Shakib

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Two good partnerships handed Bangladesh a major advantage over West Indies in the second T20I as per the home ... Read More

A Rs.1765 billion Vote on Account tabled Parliament by Finance Minister

A Rs.1765 billion Vote on Account tabled Parliament by Finance Minister

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Rs.1765 billion Vote on Account to cover expenditures of the next 4 months, presented to the parliament ... Read More

17 fishermen found guilty by Sri Lanka

17 fishermen found guilty by Sri Lanka

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The 17 fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in October, were declared guilty of unlawful ... Read More

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMB) - US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be retiring "with distinction" at the end of February, President Donald Trump ... Read More

U.K. Airport Remains Closed After Drones Disrupt Travel

U.K. Airport Remains Closed After Drones Disrupt Travel

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Drone sightings kept London Gatwick Airport closed for a second day, derailing trips of tens of thousands of ... Read More

Showery condition is expected to enhance over the island – Met. Department

Showery condition is expected to enhance over the island – Met. Department

Dec 21, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Showery condition is expected to enhance over the island (particularly during 21st and 22nd), especially in the Northern, ... Read More