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President reaffirms death penalty for convicted drug traffickers
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday (31) stated that he has already decided on a period of time to ... Read More
‘Makandure Madush’ and Amal Perera to be deported to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The underworld drug kingpin, ‘Makandure Madush’ and Artiste Amal Perera are expected to be deported to Sri Lanka ... Read More
Kanjipani Imran deported from Dubai taken to CID custody
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Notorious drug kingpin Mohommad Najim Mohammad Imran alias Kanjipani Imran, who was arrested along with ‘Makandure Madush’ in ... Read More
Aspirin can aid in fight against tuberculosis: Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Aspirin can prevent the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium from hijacking immune cells and allow the body to control infection ... Read More
UK MPs set out plan to test Brexit options
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - MPs have set out details of their plan to consider other Brexit options, as Theresa May was warned ... Read More
Govt. decides to increase estate workers’ daily wage
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Government on Tuesday (26) decided to increase the daily wage of estate workers by Rs. 50, as ... Read More
PTL Directors in hot water over bond scam
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Chairman of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Geoffrey Aloysius, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank P. Samarasiri, ... Read More
Smokers notice health warnings more on plain packs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes affect smokers more than those marked on branded packs, finds a new study. ... Read More
Former CBSL Deputy Governor, PTL Directors arrested over bond scam
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Former Central Bank Deputy Governor P. Samarasiri and three Directors of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) have been arrested ... Read More
Minister Bathiudeen responds to baseless accusations on Wilpattu [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, and Vocational Training and Skills ... Read More
UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka adopted
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on Sri Lanka, requesting to grant two more years to ... Read More
Adhesive gel to repair eye injury without surgery
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - American scientists have designed an adhesive gel that can seal wound or ulcers on the surface of the ... Read More
Harden sets new NBA scoring record
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Houston Rockets guard James Harden has become the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 ... Read More
OHCHR to present report on Sri Lanka today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Bangkok (OHCHR) scheduled to present the report on ... Read More
President accepts Chamal’s resignation from CC
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday (18) informed the Constitutional Council (CC) of his acceptance of the resignation of ... Read More