Indian Coast Guard nabs 25 Lankan fishermen off Tamil Nadu coast
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended 25 Sri Lankan fishermen, who were illegally fishing in the Indian…
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Chainsaw machine registration commences today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The registration of chainsaw machines will commence on Wednesday (20), the Ministry of Defence said issuing a communiqué.…
Displaced Jaffna Muslims hear good news after three-decades
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – After three-decades since their initial displacement, Muslim Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Jaffna now scattered across the country…
Pest certification puts brakes on grape exports to Russia and Sri Lanka, prices fall
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Export of grapes from India to Russia and Sri Lanka has halted midway in the season over stronger…
“New Government this year; UNP is not led by its leader,” President says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Bringing forth a new national movement to form a new Government and a new set of programmes for…
All chainsaw machines must register before Feb. 28
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – All chainsaw machines must be registered with the Ministry of Defence before 28 February and a registration certificate…
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Rajapaksa on India-Sri Lanka relations, political scenario in Sri Lanka [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Leader of the Opposition and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa made an impassioned plea for Colombo and Delhi to…
Japanese expertise to improve oil spill management capabilities
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Japanese Prime Minister’s Special Advisor Kentaro Sonoura held meetings with President Maithripala Sirisena and other Sri Lankan leaders…
Mahela, Sangakkara, Muralitharan give inputs for new SLC Constitution
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Friday (15) stated that he would soon present before the Parliament a plan…
Lankan Law Enforcement Authorities to assist Dubai Police to probe ‘Makandure Madush’
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several well-placed sources speculated that a team of Sri Lankan Law Enforcement Authorities is scheduled to leave for…
IMF to arrive in Colombo today to discuss Sri Lanka’s delayed-loan over political crisis
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Officials attached to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday (15)…
Accepting applications for 2019 A/L Examination commenced
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Department of Examinations has called the applications for the 2019 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level…
Thirty-one suspects including ‘Makandure Madush’, Amal and Nadeemal remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several well-placed sources speculated that thirty-one suspects including several high-profile figures arrested red-handed with a wanted Sri Lankan…
Sand mining permits in Trincomalee District suspended
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – All sand mining permits within Trincomalee District suspended until further notice, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau stated…
Pakistan intends to expand diversify ties with Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne on Wednesday (13) called on the Pakistan’s…