Oslo Deputy Mayor calls on President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Deputy Mayor of the City of Oslo – Norway, Ms. Khamshajiny Gunaratnam called on President Maithripala Sirisena at…
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Too much sleep may lead to early death: Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – While we have a tendency to stay tucked in under our blankets during the winter months, turns out…
President thanks those who helped flood victims in North
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena expressed gratitude to those who contributed in providing welfare for those who were affected due…
“All Governors resigned” – Reginald Cooray
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – All Governors have handed over their resignation letters to President Maithripala Sirisena. The Governor of the Northern Province,…
Xi Jinping sends New Year greetings to Rajapaksa
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Following the recently settled political turmoil in Sri Lanka, Chinese President Xi Jinping has emerged as one of…
Persistent back pain associated with increased mortality
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – For most people suffering from chronic back problems, enduring a constant back pain may feel like a slow…
SLFP Headquarters in Colombo to reopen tomorrow
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) which was closed for several days would be reopened tomorrow…
Govt allocates over Rs 85 m for disaster in North
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Government has allocated over Rs. 85 million to District Secretariats of disaster-affected areas in the North as…
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Gazette on Ministerial portfolios issued [COMPLETE LIST]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The two Gazette Notifications on portfolios of Cabinet and Non-Cabinet Ministers have been issued on Friday (28). Accordingly…
Release of more lands held by Security Forces in Batticaloa begins
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Documents pertaining to release of four more land plots (8.5 Acres in total extent) in Batticaloa District, which…
Several key SLFPers likely to join new UNP alliance
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several well-placed sources speculated that a group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Parliamentarians are expected to join…
Indonesia tsunami: Fears of new wave as Anak Krakatau volcano seethes
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Coastal residents near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it…
Alawathuwala hints more Ministers will be appointed soon
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Several new Ministers will be appointed in the course of time, the State Minister of Home Affairs and…
A fire reported at a timber store at Vauxhall Street
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A fire has reported at a timber store at Vauxhall Street in Colombo. Fire Brigade attempting to douse…
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Speaker says more time needed to declare stance on Opposition Leader’s position [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – UPDATE: Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed Parliament that he needs more time to study and declare his stance…