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UNP, SLPP disappointed that All-Party Meeting concluded inconclusive
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are disappointed that the All-Party Meeting with ... Read More
A higher BMI causes depression even in the absence of other health problems: Study
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - While previous studies have already established a link between obesity and depression, in a study that claims to ... Read More
Several Parliamentarians, Policemen injured following tense situation in Parliament [PHOTOS]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Several Parliamentarians and Policemen were injured following the tense situation in Parliament on Friday (16). <span aria-label="Continue reading ... Read More
Party Leaders’ meeting ends without reaching an agreement; MPs subjected to body search
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Party Leaders' meeting held this morning (16) by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has reportedly ended inconclusively, it is learnt. ... Read More
Government Schools in Northern Province closed today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - All Government Schools in Northern Province will be closed on Friday (16), due to the adverse weather condition ... Read More
Party Leaders to boycott meeting with President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A special meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday (15) between President Maithripala Sirisena and the Party ... Read More
Election Comm. postpones meeting with Dep. Commissioners, Returning Officers
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Election Commission has postponed a meeting with Deputy Elections Commissioners and District Returning Officers indefinitely, as per the ... Read More
Decision on FR petitions against Parliament dissolution at 5.00 PM [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - UPDATE: Hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by political parties and civil society organisations against early ... Read More
“Parliamentarians were traded, undermining the voter” – President [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena in a special statement stated that people of the country must take justifiable democratic decisions ... Read More
US raise concerns on dissolving Parliament in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The United States (US) has raised concerns over the decision taken by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament. ... Read More
“Willing to work with President Sirisena,” says Wickremesinghe
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is willing to work with President Maithripala Sirisena, if given a chance ... Read More
Government denies rumours of Parliament dissolution
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Department of Government Information (DGI) on Wednesday (07) denied speculations that Parliament is going to be dissolved. ... Read More
Do high-cholesterol foods raise your cholesterol?
Q: What is the evidence that dietary cholesterol or other fat influences serum cholesterol? A: Foods high in cholesterol, like eggs ... Read More
Party Leaders to discuss arrangements for next sitting
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A special meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (07), with the participation of the Leaders of ... Read More
Rosy claim sabotage of street lights during protest [PHOTOS]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake on Sunday (04) tweeted that it was brought to her notice that street lights ... Read More