Category: LOCAL
Police Probe launched on reckless driver seen on Southern Expressway
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - An investigation has been launched on a reckless driver seen on the Southern Expressway. (more…) Read More
DMT to continue operations despite special holiday
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Inssuing a statement the Department of Motor Traffic announced that the Narahenpita and Werahera Offices of ... Read More
Police Warn Against Alcoholic Parties During The Festive Season
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka Police have received reports of various parties and events being planned over the internet, ... Read More
Another 170 test positive for COVID-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another 170 tested positive for COVID-19 today (11). (more…) Read More
COVID-recoveries rise to 91,631
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another 175 COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from the hospital, bringing the total number of ... Read More
Fire at a shop in Ja-Ela
(FASTNEWS | GAMPAHA) - A fire erupted at a shop in Ja-Ela. Two fire engines deployed to douse the fire, ... Read More
Roshan Abeysundara sets new Asian Record
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Leading Aircraftman Roshan Abeysundara set new Asian Record by swimming 59.3 kilometres across Palk Strait in ... Read More
Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake passed away
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Director of the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake has passed away at the age-of-58. Read More
All State and private banks to remain open tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - All State and private banks to remain open tomorrow (12), despite it being declared as a ... Read More
Suspect arrested with drugs and over Rs. 1 million in cash
(FASTNEWS | GAMPAHA) - A person arrested from Wattala with 113 grams of methamphetamine, 101 grams of heroin, and over ... Read More
Heavy rains expected in Western and other areas today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Heavy rains about 100 millimetres can be expected at several places over most parts of the ... Read More
Pakistan High Commission gifts sports goods to D. S. Senanayake College
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - As part of the Government of Pakistan’s Sports Diplomacy with the Government of Sri Lanka, the ... Read More
Over 1,000 PHIs to be deployed from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A total of 1,900 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are to be deployed country-wide to arrest errant ... Read More
Rs. 5,000 allowance for festive season
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Steps taken to provide allowance of Rs. 5,000 to Samurdhi beneficiaries and low income families for ... Read More
Random tests on coconut oil samples indicate no Aflatoxin presence
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Random tests conducted on 109 samples of coconut oil in the market indicate no presence of ... Read More