Rains to reduce from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce…
Category: LOCAL
Tamil medium schools will remain closed today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The State Ministry of Education said a holiday was declared for Tamil medium schools today (25)…
Power cut schedule for 25th October
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ceylon Electricity Board will continue to impose two-hour-and-20-minute power cuts in residential areas.
Dual citizenship : Message from Election Commission
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The National Election Commission says decisions pertaining to dual citizenship can only be made via court…
Over 4,000 families in 13 districts affected by inclement weather
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Over 4,000 families are still affected by the inclement weather experienced in several parts of the…
New tax for Casinos
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance has announced a 150% increase in casino annual taxes, from Rs. 200…
Landslide warnings issued to five districts still in effect
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts by the National Building Research Organisation are in…
“Only light can dispel darkness” – President
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe says peace, brotherhood and unity are of significance in the celebration of Diwali…
Seven arrested for flying unauthorised drone camera
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Seven individuals were arrested for recording videos and taking pictures in the high security zone of…
At least 45 arrested in Unawatuna
(FASTNEWS | GALLE) – At least 45 individuals, who were accused of planning to leave for Australia illegally, have been…
Liqour outlets in several areas closed tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | NUWARA ELIYA) – All liqour outlets in the Nuwara Eliya district will be closed tomorrow in view of…
Raids to find low-weight bread sellers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Authority raids traders selling bread without proper weight.
Today’s power cut schedule
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – On Friday, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka announced that the Ceylon Electricity Board will…
Heavy showers above 100mm expected at some places today.
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Department of Meteorology predicts showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western,…
“President as a democratic leader has set a great example to the world”
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna Venerable Akuratiye Nanda Thera says as a democratic leader, President…