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DMT to re-open Narahenpita Office tomorrow

DMT to re-open Narahenpita Office tomorrow

Nov 23, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said it has decided to reopen the Narahenpita office from ... Read More

“Sri Lanka needs investments, not loans” – President tells new Chinese Envoy

“Sri Lanka needs investments, not loans” – President tells new Chinese Envoy

Nov 20, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong presented ... Read More

One inmate killed, 3 arrested in prison escape

One inmate killed, 3 arrested in prison escape

Nov 18, 2020

(FASTNEWS | KANDY) - One inmate was killed and 3 others were arrested following an attempt to escape from the ... Read More

2021 Budget [LIVE UPDATES]

2021 Budget [LIVE UPDATES]

Nov 17, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa commenced to present the Second Reading of the ... Read More

Over 11,800 COVID-19 recoveries

Over 11,800 COVID-19 recoveries

Nov 17, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country has increased to 11,806 ... Read More

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recovery rate exceeds 70%

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recovery rate exceeds 70%

Nov 16, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of people who have recuperated from COVID-19 in Sri Lanka has crossed 11,000, improving ... Read More

President addresses the nation on Wednesday

President addresses the nation on Wednesday

Nov 15, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the nation to make a special statement on Wednesday, November 18, ... Read More

COVID-19 death toll rises to 53

COVID-19 death toll rises to 53

Nov 13, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Five more Covid-19 related deaths has been confirmed by health authorities. (more…) Read More

Sri Lanka will resume repatriation of stranded Sri Lankans overseas

Sri Lanka will resume repatriation of stranded Sri Lankans overseas

Nov 13, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva Says Sri Lanka will resume repatriation of stranded ... Read More

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in SL

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in SL

Nov 13, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Among the 373 COVID patients identified yesterday (12), the highest number of patients which is 271 ... Read More

Health service capable of controlling COVID-19 with public support

Health service capable of controlling COVID-19 with public support

Nov 10, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the country’s health sector is capable of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and ... Read More

Expressways reopen today

Expressways reopen today

Nov 9, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - All Expressways and entry points to the Western Province have been reopened from today (09) with ... Read More

Police to conduct special surveillance in curfew areas

Police to conduct special surveillance in curfew areas

Nov 7, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Police will conduct a special surveillance operation in the weekend in the areas where the ... Read More

Quarantine curfew to strictly enforce over weekend

Quarantine curfew to strictly enforce over weekend

Nov 6, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The quarantine curfew will strictly enforce over the weekend, the Police said today (06). (more…) Read More

Cannot keep country under lockdown until a cure is discovered

Cannot keep country under lockdown until a cure is discovered

Nov 4, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says country cannot be placed in lockdown until a cure for COVID-19 is ... Read More