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Proposal to form a National Govt. will be presented to Parliament next week [UPDATE]
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byNews EditorFeb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019

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…

VVIP Assassination Plot: CID records President’s statement; AG to study report
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019

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…

President insists on implementing death penalty despite objections
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019

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…

Agunukolapelessa Prison Assault: Second Committee report submitted [VIDEO]
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019

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…

Diplomatic Passport holder among suspects arrested with ‘Makandure Madush’
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019

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…

Maldives and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation to curb drug trafficking
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019

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…

‘Makandure Madush’ arrested
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019

‘Makandure Madush’ arrested

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Notorious underworld drug kingpin ‘Makandure Madush’ and three other underworld figures along with a Sri Lankan singer are…

Customs Trade Unions to reach a decision on strike today
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019

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…

Govt. keeps Gnanasara Thero behind bars despite calls to release
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019

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…

Forming National Government: President expresses strong disapproval
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019

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…

Queen wishes good fortune and happiness on Independence Day
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 3, 2019Feb 3, 2019

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…

Import Levies on potatoes and maize increased
BUSINESSLOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 3, 2019Feb 3, 2019

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…

UK arrest warrant for Sri Lanka Attache over throat-cut gestures revoked
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019

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…

Sri Lanka to borrow USD 1 billion from China for highway project
BUSINESSLOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019

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…

Customs work-to-rule strike continues today
LOCALTOP STORY 1
byNews EditorFeb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019

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…

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