Mid-term elections: Democrats win House in setback for Trump
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The US Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections, dealing a blow…
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Bus fares reduced from midnight tomorrow
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Bus owners associations agreed to reduce bus fares by 2%, from midnight tomorrow but minimum charge will not…
Heavy traffic reported near Aurveda Junction & Borella
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Heavy traffic congestion reported towards parliament from Borella, due to a protest near Aurveda Junction.
Derailed-train causes delays for commuters
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A train derailment near Ragama Station on Puttalam railway line on Wednesday (07) is expected to cause delays…
Viral video shows plight of apple farmer in Kashmir after snowfall destroys crop
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – On November 3, Kashmir experienced the season’s first snowfall much to the delight of those visiting the Valley.…
US midterm elections 2018: Democrats flip a string of GOP seats in early House returns
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Democrats picked up at least 10 Republican-held House seats across the eastern half of the country in…
Navy Sampath further remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Former Navy Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi alias ‘Navy Sampath’ arrested over the abduction and disappearance of the 11…
Chandimal injury scare leaves SL on tenterhooks
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Dinesh Chandimal, the Sri Lanka skipper, suffered a groin strain on Day 1 of the first Test against England at…
Suspect arrested with 2.6 kg heroin in Kochchikade
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Negombo divisional narcotic unit arrest a person with 2.6 kg heroin valued over Rs. 20 millon at Poruthota,…
Vegetable prices up
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The price of vegetables in the Dambulla Economic Center has been increased by 80 per cent today (07).…
Rangana Herath makes history, becomes the 3rd test bowler to pick 100 wickets
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Rangana Herath, during his farewell Test against England, became only the third bowler to take 100 or more…
Could deal with the moving ball but Brian Lara says ‘silly little golf balls’ flummoxed him
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Moving or bouncing, a cricket ball was never a concern for Brian Lara but one of the most destructive…
Cottage cheese as late night snack can boost health
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Guilty about your late night snacking habit that leads to weight gain? Switching to a protein-filled snack like cottage…
Disrupted train services back to normal
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Train services on the upcountry, Kelani Valley and Polgahawela-Maradana railway lines have been restored. Train services on the…
Indonesia jet had damaged airspeed indicator on last four flights: Official
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Indonesian accident investigators said an airspeed indicator of a Boeing Co 737 MAX plane that crashed last week…