Restriction of movements need of the hour – COVID-19 Task Force
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Members of the Special Task Force on COVID-19 yesterday urged the public to practice social distancing…
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Govt to declare 6-day period for public, private sectors to work from home
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The government will declare six days from 20 – 27 March for public and private sectors…
Curfew extended to Chilaw and Kochchikade
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Police curfew has been extended to Chilaw and Kochchikade in Negombo.
Visas for all foreigners residing in Sri Lanka extended
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Due to the spread of the coronavirus in the country, it has been decided to…
Sri Lanka halts passenger arrivals at BIA
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has halted passenger arrivals from all countries at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in…
President to address the nation tonight
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to address the nation tonight (17), the President’s Office stated.
Three more Coronavirus patients identified
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Three more confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been identified in the country bringing the total…
Public requested to refrain from engaging in pilgrimages, trips
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The general public is requested to refrain from engaging in pilgrimages, tours, and trips even within…
All cinema theatres requested to halt screening movies until further notice
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Cultural Affairs today (14) announced that all cinema theatres under the purview of…
President calls for calm after panic grips Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today called for calm after panic over the coronavirus gripped Sri Lanka. The…
President urges public cooperation to combat COVID -19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday instructed the authorities to suspend the on-arrival visa facility for foreigners arriving…
5% Fuel price reduction is not sufficient: former Oppo. Leader
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Five percent fuel prices reduction proposed by the government is hardly sufficient as it does not…
Govt. Agencies, public need to act together to manage COVID-19 – President Sec.
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the Secretary to the President, Dr. P.B. Jayasundara to make preparations…
‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’ Nomination Board to convene today
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Nominations Board of the ‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’ pertaining to the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections is due…
SLFP Central Committee to discuss Election
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is expected to convene in the…