SC appoints Judge Bench to consider petitions against Pujith, Hemasiri
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Supreme Court on Monday (08) appointed a 7 Judge Bench to consider the Fundamental Rights (FR) Petitions filed…
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Investigation underway to locate missing Police firearms
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Police inquiries are underway to recover the 2 T-56 assault rifles that have reportedly gone missing from the…
Five Indian fishermen, 34 vessels in Sri Lanka’s custody – Indian Govt.
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Five Indian fishermen and 34 fishing vessels are in Sri Lanka’s custody, the Indian External Affairs Ministry stated…
HRW asks Govt. to end arbitrary arrests, abuses against Muslims
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Human Rights Watch (HRW), in a statement issued, has called on the Government to end arbitrary arrests…
Former Defence Secretary, IGP further remanded [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara,…
Railway Trade Unions withdraw once a week strike
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Railway Trade Unions on Wednesday (03) decided to suspend their 24-hour strike carried out on every Friday. The…
Former Defence Secretary, IGP remanded [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara,…
Fmr. Defence Secretary Arrested
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the National Hospital, UTV News…
Former Defence Secretary, IGP admitted to hospital
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara…
Migraine can lead to complications during pregnancy, finds recent Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Migraine can increase the risk of miscarriage and giving birth to a child with low weight, says a…
Report submitted to PSC says Fmr. Min. Rishad has no links to terrorist activities
(FASTNEWs|COLOMBO) – A report submitted by the DIG of the Criminal Investigation Department on former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was read…
Germany warns Sri Lanka risks losing its reputation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Germany has warned that Sri Lanka risks losing its reputation if it goes ahead with plans to implement…
Rishad’s testimony before PSC scheduled for today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen is due to appear before the…
President briefs Muslim Envoys on rapid normality in security situation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena met with the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Muslim countries holding the membership of the…
President signs death penalty for 4 convicts
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (26) stated that he had already signed papers for execution of 4 convicts,…