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Two “Wave Rider” Craft produced by Sri Lanka Navy donated to Seychelles [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Two “Wave Rider” Craft produced by the Inshore Patrol Craft Construction Project established at the Naval Base Welisara, ... Read More
Proposal to nominate Sirisena as SLFP’s Presidential candidate approved
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has approved a proposal by its Parliamentarian Duminda Dissanayake to nominate President ... Read More
Customs work-to-rule strike continues for 2nd day
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Customs Trade Unions Alliance to continue the work-to-rule strike action for the second day today (01) in ... Read More
Independence Day rehearsals scheduled this morning cancelled
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Independence Day rehearsals which were scheduled to be held opposite the Galle Face Green have been cancelled due ... Read More
Six Indian trawlers released from Lankan custody [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Six Indian fishing trawlers held by the Sri Lanka Navy for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters were ... Read More
Meriton on official visit to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Vice President of Seychelles, Vincent Meriton left Seychelles on Wednesday (30) on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, ... Read More
Customs on work-to-rule from today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Customs Trade Unions Alliance launched a work-to-rule strike action on Thursday (31) in protest over an alleged ... Read More
Appointments of Chairmen for State-owned tourism bodies postponed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Several well-placed sources speculated that the appointment of Chairmen for all State-owned Tourism Institutes has been postponed following ... Read More
Kinniya Sand Mining Raid; 12 Naval Personnel injured, Body of escaped suspect recovered
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The body of one of the two suspects who escaped arrest during an illegal sand mining raid by ... Read More
Provincial Council Elections to be held before 31 May
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Cabinet of Ministers has reportedly approved the proposal to conduct Provincial Council Elections before 31 May. The ... Read More
Lanka Sathosa scales beyond 400 branches
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Lanka Sathosa, the country’s largest State-owned retail chain, has expanded its branch network beyond the 400 milestone and ... Read More
During this year alone, 24 Indian fishermen, 4 fishing trawlers arrested – Navy
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - During this year alone, twenty-four Indian fishermen and four fishing trawlers have been held by the Navy, for ... Read More
Drug kingpin Mohamed Siddique released on bail
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Drug kingpin Mohammed Siddique has been released by the Colombo High Court under a cash bail of Rs. ... Read More
Sri Lanka’s footwear sector tributes Industry Minister
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka’s USD 550 million footwear and leather sector, the ... Read More
India pledges USD 1.3 billion for development of Sri Lanka railway
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - India has so far committed Lines of Credit worth around USD 1.3 billion for development of railway sector ... Read More