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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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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. Read More
“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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More