UPFA decision on Opposition Leader’s post today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) on Monday (06) handed over the letter regarding the UPFA’s position on…
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Security measures tightened in A/L Exam Centres
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Police has made an extensive effort to maximise the safety and security at Extermination Centres, Coordinating Centres, and…
UN Report reveals North Korea violated textile ban by exporting goods to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – North Korea had violated a textile ban and exported goods to Sri Lanka between October 2017 and March…
US concerned over China’s investments in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to the Wall Street Journal, the US senators are pressing the Trump administration to detail what it…
Premier assures support for India’s bid for permanent seat in UNSC
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has supported India’s bid for a permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council…
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“Sri Lanka to tap Chinese panda bond market” – Central Bank Governor [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy stated that Sri Lanka is conducting discussions with China to tap the…
Commonwealth Chief holds roundtable meeting with Diplomats in Colombo
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris hosted visiting Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland and representatives of…
China to assist Sri Lanka become Indian Ocean’s financial hub
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Republic of China are prepared to extend any assistance to…
GMOA strike today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide strike at 8.00 AM on Friday…
Germany arrests LTTE suspect over alleged Sri Lanka war crimes
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – German Authorities have arrested a Sri Lankan man suspected of involvement in killing captured Government soldiers as a…
Sri Lanka calls automotive sector to follow UN’s Green SDG
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – In an effort to promote green processes in its automotive sector, Sri Lanka has called the sector to…
Commonwealth Chief holds high-level discusses with Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland held talks on wide ranging issues with Sri Lanka on Wednesday (02). Scotland, who…
Presidential Secretariat directed to intervene in water projects
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Presidential Secretariat has been advised by President Maithripala Sirisena to intervene in the commencement of the new drinking…
Visa On-Arrival available for Sri Lankans in Laos
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan citizens holding valid travel documents could apply for Visa On-Arrival at international border checkpoints in Laos…
Afghanistan calls Sri Lanka firms to prospect USD 3 trillion minerals, oil, gas deposits
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Afghanistan which packs over US $ 3 trillion in identified natural resources has issued an open call to…