Train strike called off
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Railway Trade Unions have called off the ongoing strike action following discussions with the Minister of…
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Train services limited due 24-hour token strike
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Limited number of trains to be operated today (18) as Locomotive Engine Operators and affiliated Trade…
OIC-IPHRC condemns statement made by Lankan Ministers on burqa ban
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) established by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has…
Wimal barred from making defamatory statements against Rishad
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – An injunction order against Minister Wimal Weerawansa issued by the Colombo District Court from making defamatory…
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Rishad request CID to expedite probe into complaint against Weerawansa [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen today (14) requested the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to expedite investigation into the…
Govt. to probe human smuggling ring
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police have launched an investigation together with the CID to apprehend the human smugglers who attempted…
Eight European Human Rights Ambassadors deeply concerned by continued incarceration of Hejaaz
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Ambassador for Human Rights in Europe expressed their deep concerned by the continued incarceration of prominent…
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Women have the right to decide whether or not to cover their faces [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Women have the right to decide whether or not to cover their face, although some attempted…
DNA Test confirms the decapitated body discovered belong to a 30-year-old from Kuruwita
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The generic samples (DNA) obtained from the decapitated body discovered in Dam Street, has matched with…
Diplomats in Sri Lanka are not under surveillance
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the Diplomats in Sri…
Over 260,000 COVID-vaccine doses to arrive tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Elderly population from high-risk areas will be prioritised in the next vaccine drive from the first…
Sri Lanka conducts first burial of COVID-victims
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka conducted its first burial of the remains of COVID-19 victims in Batticaloa today (05).
Thirty-three Lankans tested positive for COVID-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned to the country have tested positive for COVID-19.
Circular on burial of COVID-19 victims issued
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The circular containing the guidelines with regard to the burial of COVID-19 victims has been issued,…
Sub-Inspector linked to decapitated body found dead
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Sub-Inspector attached to the Buttala Police Station who had brought the decapitated body in a…