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…
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‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…