Category: LOCAL
Vaccination centres in Sri Lanka work around the clock [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Amid Delta Covid-19 variant rapid spread, the Government of Sri Lanka took major actions to expedite ... Read More
Over 250 arrested for violating quarantine regulations
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - In the last 24 hours, 253 persons have been arrested for violating quarantine regulations. (more…) Read More
DGHS health guidelines to be gazetted making it law
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi says an Extraordinary Gazette Notification will be issued on Monday making ... Read More
Issuance of revenue licences in the Central Province suspended
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Issuing of Vehicle Revenue Licenses in the Central Province temporarily suspended from August 17 - September ... Read More
Govt prepares to purchase oxygen stocks from India
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The government has decided to purchase 100 metric tons of oxygen gas from India for COVID ... Read More
75th Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The High Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistani community in Sri Lanka celebrated 75th Independence Day ... Read More
Another 151 quarantine law violators nabbed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - 151 persons have been arrested during the past 24 hours on charges of violating quarantine regulations. ... Read More
Railway Station Masters’ strike continues
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - With the strike launched by the Railway Station Masters, train services on all routes have been ... Read More
COVID recoveries increase to 304,628
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another 2,173 COVID patients recovered and discharged from hospitals. (more…) Read More
Special attention to those over 60 years of age and suffering from chronic diseases
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President instructs health officials to pay special attention to those over 60 years of age and ... Read More
State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera tests positive for COVID
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera stated that he has tested positive for COVID-19. (more…) Read More
No decision for a total lockdown
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Certain decisions made with respect to combating COVID-19 will be revised in the coming days, hinted ... Read More
Over 100 deaths for third consecutive day
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The highest number of deaths reported in a day in the country was recorded yesterday. (more…) Read More
LITRO will continue to sell at the prevailing price
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna says LITRO will continue to sell gas cylinders at the prevailing prices. ... Read More
Principal -Teachers unions are engaged in a ‘sathyagraha’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Leaders of several trade unions including the Principal -Teachers unions are engaged in a 'sathyagraha' in ... Read More