Sri Lanka’s pioneering SME digital platform takes off
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Backed by a Singaporean firm’s generous grant of a powerful database software, Sri Lanka began work on the…
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Pentagon seeks sustained engagement with Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Amid the increasing Chinese influence over the strategically important Indo – Pacific region, a top Pentagon Commander has…
Plantation workers’ wages to increase through budgetary allocation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Government has agreed to increase the daily wage of plantation workers through budgetary allocation, the Leader of…
Core Group on Sri Lanka to submit resolution at UNHRC
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday (11) announced that the Core Group on Sri Lanka will be submitting…
Police obtains Speaker’s permission to arrest UNP’s Chaminda Wijesiri
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several well-placed sources speculated that the Police have obtained the permission of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to arrest the…
‘Angoda Lokka’ arrested in Dubai
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several well-placed sources speculated that the notorious underworld figure Maddumage Chandana Lasantha Perera alias ‘Angoda Lokka’ was arrested…
“Lanka – Russia discussing Mi-17 helicopters deal” – Dayan Jayatilleka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is negotiating with Russia the purchase of a new batch of Russian Mi-17 helicopters, which the…
Defamation of Minister Rishad results in compensation demand
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Minister of Industry and Commerce has claimed Rs. 1 billion compensation with regard to a statement broadcasted…
“Provincial Council Elections before Presidential Elections,” President says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday (09) stated that the Provincial Council Elections will be held before the Presidential…
Water cut in several areas in Colombo
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that several areas in Colombo will experience an 18-hour…
Ammunition, military equipment discovered at residence of ‘Makandure Madush’s associate
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Live ammunition and several military equipment including Army uniforms were discovered at the residence of a known associate…
President assures systematic approach to build positive future for youth
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A systematic approach will be taken to win the challenges in building positive future for the youth, President…
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Brother of Ryan Van Rooyen released [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – UPDATE: The brother of Actor Ryan Van Rooyen who was arrested on Thursday (07) has been released following…
UK to provide GBP 49 million worth of support to develop infrastructure in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has today announced United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) will provide GBP 49 million…
Imported milk powder is safe – Govt. assures
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine on Thursday (07) announced that imported milk powder is safe…