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Proposal to form a National Govt. will be presented to Parliament next week [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - UPDATE: Leader of the House, Minister Lakshman Kiriella on Thursday (07) stated that the proposal to form a ... Read More
VVIP Assassination Plot: CID records President’s statement; AG to study report
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (06) revealed in Parliament that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded his ... Read More
President insists on implementing death penalty despite objections
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (06) insisted that he will implement the death penalty on serious offenders on ... Read More
Agunukolapelessa Prison Assault: Second Committee report submitted [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The report compiled by the second Committee appointed to inquire into the alleged assault on the Prison inmates ... Read More
Diplomatic Passport holder among suspects arrested with ‘Makandure Madush’
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A visitor carrying a Diplomatic Passport was among several prominent figures arrested red-handed with a wanted Sri Lankan ... Read More
Maldives and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation to curb drug trafficking
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Presidents of the Maldives and Sri Lanka have agreed to work according to a broad and new ... Read More
‘Makandure Madush’ arrested
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Notorious underworld drug kingpin ‘Makandure Madush’ and three other underworld figures along with a Sri Lankan singer are ... Read More
Customs Trade Unions to reach a decision on strike today
The Customs Trade Unions Alliance will reach a final decision on their trade union action on Tuesday (05), specifically as ... Read More
Govt. keeps Gnanasara Thero behind bars despite calls to release
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena resisted calls from the island’s Buddhist hierarchy to release the jailed-Secretary General of Bodu Bala ... Read More
Forming National Government: President expresses strong disapproval
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - During his Independence Day address to the Nation on Monday (04), President Maithripala Sirisena emphasised that he is ... Read More
Queen wishes good fortune and happiness on Independence Day
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a message on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day wished for good fortune and ... Read More
Import Levies on potatoes and maize increased
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Import Levy on one kilogramme of potatoes has been increased by Rs. 30, while the Import Levy ... Read More
UK arrest warrant for Sri Lanka Attache over throat-cut gestures revoked
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - An arrest warrant for a former Sri Lankan Military Attache, convicted of public order offences after making cut-throat ... Read More
Sri Lanka to borrow USD 1 billion from China for highway project
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka, which last year handed over a strategic port to a Chinese firm for a 99-year lease ... Read More
Customs work-to-rule strike continues today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Customs Trade Unions Alliance to continue the work-to-rule strike action today (02) as well, in protest over ... Read More