Category: LOCAL
Public urged to use tap water sparingly
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The consumers have been advised to use tap water sparingly as the water levels at reservoirs ... Read More
SDIG Ajith Rohana reappointed Police Spokesperson
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Police says that Senior DIG Ajith Rohana has been appointed as the Senior Police Spokesperson. (more…) Read More
No Power Cuts if CEB gets sufficient fuel
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ceylon Electricity Board says that there will be no requirement for power cuts today and ... Read More
Govt to allocate Rs. 40 billion to pay compensation for farmers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allocate Rs. 40 billion to provide compensation to ... Read More
State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera diagnosed with COVID
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development, ... Read More
Workers of 120 Colombo-Horana bus route on strike
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Private bus workers along the 120 Colombo-Horana route have launched a strike. (more…) Read More
Pfizer second jab to be given to 16 – 19 year old children
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The second Pfizer vaccine dose will be administered to children between the ages of 16 and ... Read More
SJB MP Rohini Kavirathna tests positive for Covid-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Wijeratne Kavirathna has tested positive for Covid-19. (more…) Read More
“There will be no power cuts,” – Gammanpila
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power Udaya Gammanpila says the government had decided to make a USD ... Read More
CEBEU announces power cut schedule for tonight
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - As furnace oil stocks at power plants are running out, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union ... Read More
Charitable efforts to alleviate the difficulties of obtaining sanitary products
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The lack of women’s sanitary products sparks controversy in Sri Lanka, due to its high prices. ... Read More
Surge in COVID cases expected
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - There is a possibility for a significant increase in Covid-19 cases by the first or second ... Read More
Drastic measures proposed to cut on fuel imports
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has informed the Cabinet that steps should be taken to reduce the ... Read More
One-hour power cut to be imposed today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The CEB Engineers' Union (CEBEU) states that there will be a power cut of one hour ... Read More
Special discussion on fuels for power generation
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A discussion is to be held today on the amount of fuel available to generate electricity. ... Read More