Special meeting of party leaders scheduled for today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A special meeting of political party leaders will take place at the parliament complex today (April 21)…
Category: LOCAL
Delays distributing Litro gas due to gas stock shortages
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Litro Gas said that it will NOT be able to distribute cooking gas cylinders to the market…
Sri Lanka marks 3 years on 2019 Easter Sunday
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka marks one of its darkest days in history today (April 21), with the second commemoration…
Rambukkana shooting: Teenage suspect released on bail
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The 18-year-old schoolboy arrested in connection with the Rambukkana incident was released on two-person bails of Rs.…
Human Rights Commission to question IGP on the Rambukkana shooting
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The IGP and several senior Police officers have been summoned for questioning by the Human Rights Commission,…
Rambukkana police curfew lifted
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Police Curfew that was imposed on the 19th of April for the entire Rambukkana Police area…
President-Prime Minister concerned over Rambukkana affair
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that the rights of Sri Lankan citizens to protest peacefully will not…
Three in Rambukkana incident in Intensive Care Unit
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Thirty three persons who were injured due to the protest in Rambukkana area are still receiving treatment.
Measures taken to release gas only for commercial purposes
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Although the gas tanker carrying 1700 metric tons of gas that arrived in Sri Lanka was scheduled…
Trade unions launch an island-wide hartal for the next eight days
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – “We are launching an all-island hartal starting from tomorrow, April 20 to 28,” said Ravi Kumudesh,…
Health Minister says there will be a drug shortage
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Minister of Health Channa Jayasumana said in Parliament that the country has taken steps to procure…
‘Present economical, political & social catastrophe was man made’ – Sajith
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said his plans on abolishing the Executive Presidency have not changed.
Price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs.30 to Rs.140
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Bakery owners have decided to increase the price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs.30…
Bus fares to be increased by 35%
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Bus fares will be increased by 35 percent from midnight.
Prime Minister agrees to ratify the 19th Amendment with some amendments
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Enabling the 19th amendment to the constitution Sri Lanka with essential adjustments is the best solution…