Attack on Lankan UN Peacekeepers: Victims promoted to Major and Sergeant
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The two Sri Lankan Army Soldiers who laid down their lives on Friday (25) following an explosion while…
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Another 13 Indian trawlers released [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with Sri Lanka Coast Guard, released another thirteen Indian fishing trawlers which had…
Attack on Lankan UN Peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under int. law
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres in another statement stated that the Mali attack on Sri…
Attack on Lankan UN Peacekeepers: UNSC urges Mali Govt. to bring perpetrators to justice
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a strong-worded condemnation of the brutal attack on the Sri Lankan…
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Search for story behind mystery Australia and Sri Lanka Antarctic cricket bat [PICTURES]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A cricket mystery story is unfolding in Antarctica this Australia Day, after the discovery of a unique bat…
Two Sri Lankan UN Peacekeepers in Mali dead, 3 injured [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Captain H. W. D Jayawickrama of 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry from Polonnaruwa and Corporal S. S. Wijekumara…
President informs Singapore Premier of moves to amend FTA
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena who is on a two-day official visit to Singapore held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister…
Human activities should not threaten the regeneration capacity of nature – President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka submits several proposals to UN Environment assembly for protection of environment President Maithripala Sirisena said that…
Court issued Notices to Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Colombo Chief Magistrate orders Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius and it’s CEO Kasun Palisena,Nuwan Salgado and…
UN Agriculture Agency pledges support to contain fall armyworm in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Fall Armyworm (FAW) or Spodoptera Frugiperda has been reported in all major maize growing areas in Sri…
PM Ranil re-elected as UNP leader
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been re-elected as the leader of United National Party for the forthcoming year.…
Sri Lanka’s first artisan protection a reality by March
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s first ever insurance cover for its artisans and craftsmen will commence this March. The insurance scheme,…
Sri Lanka – Russia discuss military-technical cooperation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Alexander Fomin has held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri…
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Agunukolapelessa Prison Assault: Special statement tomorrow [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Atukorale is to make a special statement on Friday (25), with…
Solih to head to Sri Lanka for Independence Day celebrations
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be travelling to Sri Lanka to join their Independence Day celebrations, stated…