Western Diplomats shun meeting with Foreign Minister on political crisis
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Eight Western countries stayed away from a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Government on Monday (12) to register their…
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FR petitions against Parliament dissolution to taken up at 2.00 PM [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – UPDATE: Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by political parties and civil society organisations against early dissolution of Parliament…
ACMC to challenge Parliament’s dissolution
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Rishad Bathiudeen has decided to file a petition before the…
Karu asks Public Servants not to execute President’s orders
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Speaker of Parliament on Sunday (11) accused President Maithripala Sirisena of “Usurping” the rights of Legislators and…
Closing ceremony of the Defence Services Games-2018 under President’s patronage
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The closing ceremony of the Defence Services Games – 2018 (DSG) was held under the patronage of President…
Tamil Nadu parties slam Sirisena for dissolution of Sri Lankan Parliament
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Tamil Nadu political parties, including the main opposition DMK Saturday termed the dissolution of the Sri Lankan Parliament…
“Sri Lanka’s fate being decided by old men behind closed doors” – UN Youth Envoy
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake tweeted saying Asia’s oldest democracy is being tested.
UK raise concerns on President’s decision to dissolve Parliament
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United Kingdom (UK) has raised concerns over the decision taken by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament.
Elections set for Jan. 05 by President, Nominations from Nov. 19 – 26
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday (09) decided to call for Parliamentary Elections on 05 January.
President dissolves Parliament; Gazette to issue tonight
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has signed the Gazette Notification with regard to dissolving the Parliament of Sri Lanka on…
Another set of Cabinet Ministers appointed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several Parliamentarians sworn in as the Cabinet Ministers before President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday (09).
Sri Lanka Police under President’s purview
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Gazette Extraordinary issued bringing Sri Lanka Police Department under purview of the Ministry of Defence headed by…
Wimal appointed Housing, Social Welfare Minister
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has been sworn in as the Minister of Housing and…
“India will always be Colombo’s first choice,” says Amunugama
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Foreign Minister Sarath Amunugama dispelled concerns of China “Taking over” a strategic port located on the Southern part…
Another set of Cabinet and State Ministers appointed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several Parliamentarians sworn in as Cabinet, State, and Deputy Ministers before President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday (08).