Modi confident Sri Lanka will address issues of Tamils
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he was confident Sri Lanka will address the…
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Seminar on “Peace and Stability – An Imperative to Prosperity in South Asia” – [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The High Commission of Pakistan organized a seminar titled “Peace and Stability – An Imperative to…
Grace period to handover firearms without permits commences today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The grace period to handover firearms without permits will be in effect from today (07) till…
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando granted bail
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando was granted bail today after being in remand over the Easter Sunday…
General amnesty declared to receive discharge or reinstatement for Army deserters from today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in parallel with the 72nd National…
Safeguard our status as an independent nation – Premier
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka marks 72 years of independence today. During the past few years, the independence that…
China worried over refusal to entertain Chinese nationals at restaurants, taxis
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Chinese ambassador CHENG Xueyuan, in a statement, said yesterday it was worrisome that some taxis, hotels…
Gopal Baglay appointed Indian Envoy to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Shri Gopal Baglay (IFS:1992) has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Sri…
Pakistan pledges fullest support to intelligence sharing with Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Pakistan assured its fullest support to Sri Lanka to combat drug trafficking, terrorism and extremist activities…
Mahinda to visit India from Feb. 7-11
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will visit India from 7-11 February, during which he will hold extensive…
Rosy, Imtiaz also removed from UNP working committee
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake and former minister Imtiaz Bakir Makar were sacked from the UNP Working…
No clearance yet to evacuate Lankan students in Wuhan
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has not yet received clearance to evacuate Sri Lankan students in Wuhan City, the…
Visa restrictions imposed on Chinese tourists visiting Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Visa restrictions have been imposed on Chinese tourists visiting Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health stated.
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Four people tested in Sri Lanka for coronavirus cleared [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Four individuals tested in Sri Lanka for Coronavirus have been cleared.
US notes strategic importance of Sri Lanka in Indo-Pacific region
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The United States has noted the strategic importance of Sri Lanka in the Indo-Pacific region.