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Statins linked to higher diabetes risk: Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A new study now finds that individuals who take cholesterol-lowering statins may be at higher risk for developing ... Read More
Special High Court releases ‘Ali Roshan’; Says no jurisdiction to hear the case
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Permanent High Court at Bar on Thursday (07) released Niraj Roshan alias ‘Ali Roshan’ and six others ... Read More
Arjuna Mahendran on INTERPOL Red Alert for 2nd time
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena said the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has issued a Red Notice for the arrest ... Read More
Comprehensive disarmament the only way forward
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - “Sri Lanka stands for comprehensive disarmament, realised through a step by step approach, underpinned by the adoption of ... Read More
LIVE UPDATES: 2019 Budget Speech
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - 4.13 p.m. - Tax on casinos will be increased from Rs 200 million to Rs 400 million. Entrance ... Read More
The water buffer
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Groundwater is already our largest reservoir of fresh water and stores more than 90% of the global fresh ... Read More
President’s Maha Shivarathri Messages
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Due to the mental depression experienced today as a result of the current fast-track societal pressures, there is an ... Read More
Prime Minister offers prayers at Tirumala
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife Maitree Wickreme-singhe were among the Ministers and some of the Top ... Read More
Captured Indian Pilot, freed by Pakistan [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Pakistan has freed an Indian Fighter Pilot captured after his plane was shot down in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, amid ... Read More
Fast foods less healthy now than 30 years ago: Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - - Despite the addition of healthy foods such as salads and sprouts to the menu, fast food is ... Read More
UPFA Provincial Councillor who was arrested over child sexual abuse, granted bail [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - UPDATE: The United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Southern Provincial Councillor Krishantha Pushpakumara alias 'Raththaran' who was arrested over ... Read More
Kaduwela – Biyagama vehicular movement to be restricted
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Vehicular movement along the Kaduwela - Biyagama route has been restricted for a period of four-days. The decision ... Read More
Treatment via smartphone app more effective for TB patients
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Tuberculosis (TB) patients are more likely to adhere to treatment administered over video on a smartphone than through ... Read More
President commends PNB, STF for seizing the largest ever heroin haul in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena who visited the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) on Sunday (24) extended his tribute to the ... Read More
Ruwan Wijewardene appointed Non-Cabinet Minister of Mass Media
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene on Friday (22) sworn in as the Non-Cabinet Minister of Mass Media ... Read More