Category: LOCAL
Sri Lanka Liquor demand drops by 30% – COPF
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - It was revealed by the Committee on Public Finance that the demand for liquor has decreased by ... Read More
Four arrested over unruly conduct at filling stations
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Three people who were under the influence of alcohol have been arrested for unruly behaviour and obstructing ... Read More
Another suspect arrested over murder of MP Amarakeerthi
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested another suspect in the area of Nittambuwa over the murder of ... Read More
Arrival of the 40,000MT Petrol shipment delayed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The arrival of a fuel shipment carrying 40,000MT of petrol has been delayed by a day. (more…) Read More
Ex-CEB Chairman to appear at COPE today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Ex-Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) M.M.C Ferdinando has been summoned to appear at the Committee ... Read More
August and December school holidays will be short – Susil
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says the August and December school holidays will be reduced in order ... Read More
Sugar prices could increase further
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sugar importers say that the price of sugar in the market could further increase if they have ... Read More
GL to represent President at CHOGM in Rwanda
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris will represent President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Commonwealth Heads of ... Read More
Today’s power cut schedule
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ceylon Electricity Board will impose two-hour-and-30-minute power cuts across the country today. (more…) Read More
PM begins talks visiting IMF team in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visiting Sri Lanka is currently holding discussions with Prime Minister Ranil ... Read More
Police arrest 21 protesters near Finance Ministry
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A total of 21 protesters including a Buddhist monk have been arrested by the police for obstructing ... Read More
Entrances of the Presidential Secretariat blocked by protesters
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Protesters at Galle Face Green have blocked the remaining two entrances of the Presidential Secretariat earlier today. ... Read More
Today’s power cut schedule
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ceylon Electricity Board will impose two-hour-and-30-minute power cuts across the country today. (more…) Read More
Port City to be showcased at CHOGM 2022
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone is set to be under the spotlight at the Commonwealth ... Read More
Twelve deaths so far due to Rabies
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Health authorities state that 12 people have died due to rabies during this year. (more…) Read More