Category: LOCAL
Heavy showers expected in several areas today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Meteorology says the prevailed low-level atmospheric disturbance over south-east of Sri Lanka and ... Read More
Health workers continue their strike for the second day
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The strike launched by the health workers belonging to the Federation of Health Professionals continues today ... Read More
New Kelani Bridge open to public from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The new Kelani Bridge “Golden Gate Kalyani” will be open to the general public with effect ... Read More
Guidelines for the appointment of President’s Counsels
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Secretary to the President has issued an extraordinary gazette notification with a new set of ... Read More
Kinniya ferry tragedy : Civil society organizations call for a day of mourning
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Trincomalee - Civil society organizations have decided to close shops in Kinniya today to mourn the ... Read More
Ten-hour water cut for parts of Kalutara District
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The water supply for a number of areas in Kalutara District was interrupted at 9.00 a.m. ... Read More
Three arrested over Kinniya ferry disaster
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Three persons have been arrested in connection with the capsizing of a passenger ferry at the ... Read More
Fifteen health unions to hold token strike today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Fifteen health trade unions, including those attached to nursing, supplementary and interim services, will once again ... Read More
“Golden Gate Kalyani” to be vested with the public
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The New Kelani Bridge, constructed in Sri Lanka for the first time with advanced technology, will ... Read More
Cabinet approves digital payments at expressways via LANKAQR
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal tabled by Minister of Highways Johnston ... Read More
‘Private sector can import chemical fertiliser’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage says approval will be granted for the private sector to import ... Read More
Kinniya ferry tragedy – Ferry owners flee the area
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The committee appointed by the Eastern Province Governoe to inquire into the incident where a ferry ... Read More
Govt won’t act discreetly regarding new Constitution -PM
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says the government will not act discreetly regarding the new Constitution. (more…) Read More
2021 LPL to have limited crowds
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa announced that the Ministry of Health has granted approval for ... Read More
MP Mahinda Samarasinghe to resign from his Parliamentary seat
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - MP Mahinda Samarasinghe stated in Parliament that he will be stepping down from his parliamentary seat ... Read More