“Corruption, crime, drugs are main challenges for every country” – President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena expect to place Sri Lanka in the number one position among the countries in the…
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China firm readying international gem and jewellery hub in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A Chinese gold mining giant announced that it is ready to set up an international standard, modern gold,…
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen leaves for Malaysia to attend Global Leadership Awards 2018
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen left the country to attend the Global Leadership Awards 2018 to…
Iran dismisses Sri Lanka’s oil debt swap with tea proposal
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Iran has described as “Impossible” Sri Lanka’s proposal to clear its oil debts worth $250 million to Iran…
UK Parliamentarian suspended over holidays paid for by Rajapaksa Government
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – British Parliamentarians have voted to suspend DUP MP Ian Paisley for 30 sitting days over a deal he…
VIjayakala grilled over LTTE remarks
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Police Organised Crime Prevention Division (OCPD) has recorded a statement from former State Minister VIjayakala Maheswaran over…
Sexual assault on foreigner: Police rules out involvement of Danushka Gunathilaka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been dismissed for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault on a…
A deceive meeting on death penalty today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A special meeting is scheduled to take place today (25) with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena and…
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen commends Premier’s assurance of financial support for SMEs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is to unleash one of the largest ever support initiatives for its start-ups and entrepreneurs. He…
China’s Xi offers fresh $295 million grant to Sri Lanka in push for dominance
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered Sri Lanka a fresh grant of 2 billion yuan ($295 million), as…
Joint Opposition’s “Jana Balaya Kolambata” postponed
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The “Jana Balaya Kolambata” (ජන බලය කොළඹට) protest by organised the Joint Opposition (JO) which was to be…
UPDATE: Water filling of Kalu Ganga-Moragahakanda commenced
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – UPDATE: President Maithripala Sirisena commenced the water filling of the Kalu Ganga – Moragahakanda Reservoir, a short while…
Evaluation Committee appointed to look into Provincial Council Election
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A six-member Evaluation Committee led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed to look into the conduct of the…
Dayan Jayatilleka’s Ambassador nomination suspended
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka’s nomination as the…
Loan counter at BoC Branch in Mannar declared opened
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A dedicated loan counter under Enterprise Sri Lanka Programme declared opened on Friday (21) at the Bank of…