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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
The water buffer
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Groundwater is already our largest reservoir of fresh water and stores more than 90% of the global fresh…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…