Category: LOCAL
SL receives another million doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another consignment of one million Sinopharm vaccine doses arrives in the country from China. (more…) Read More
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka called on new Foreign Minister
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (Retd.) called on the ... Read More
SJB to donate salaries to purchase medical equipment
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has decided to donate the salaries of its MPs to a fund ... Read More
Increase in bakery products won’t take effect today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Considering the severe inconvenience faced by the people due to the pandemic situation in the country, ... Read More
Court hearings restricted to urgent cases
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Supreme Court has announced that only ‘urgent’ matters will be taken up in open court ... Read More
Ayurvedic doctor complains against health authorities
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A registered Ayurvedic doctor has lodged a complaint with IGP Chandana Wickremaratne urging him to initiate ... Read More
Number of daily infections in Sri Lanka exceeds 4,000
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of daily Covid infections in Sri Lanka exceeded the 4000 mark for the first ... Read More
More Pfizer COVID vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - More Pfizer coronavirus vaccines arrived in Sri Lanka today, officials said. (more…) Read More
Adani set to commence work on Colombo Port
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to begin construction at a ... Read More
Over 500 arrested for violating quarantine laws
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Police stated that another 502 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine curfew and ... Read More
SLNS Shakthi carrying medical grade oxygen from India arrives at port of Colombo
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which left the Trincomalee harbour for the port of Chennai, ... Read More
Another 76,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines taken to SPC
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another cargo containing 76,000 doses of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine vials has been flown into the ... Read More
Gas shortage will be resolved by Monday
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna stated that from Monday (23) onwards, there will not be a gas ... Read More
‘Don’t select COVID vaccines for the brand’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Health Services Director-General Dr Asela Gunawardena requested the public not to select vaccine brands but to ... Read More
Over 450 arrested for violating quarantine regulations
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - In the last 24 hours, 452 persons have been arrested for violating quarantine regulations. (more…) Read More