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UNP, SLPP disappointed that All-Party Meeting concluded inconclusive

UNP, SLPP disappointed that All-Party Meeting concluded inconclusive

Nov 19, 2018

(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

A higher BMI causes depression even in the absence of other health problems: Study

Nov 17, 2018

(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]

Several Parliamentarians, Policemen injured following tense situation in Parliament [PHOTOS]

Nov 16, 2018

(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

Party Leaders’ meeting ends without reaching an agreement; MPs subjected to body search

Nov 16, 2018

(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

Government Schools in Northern Province closed today

Nov 16, 2018

(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

Party Leaders to boycott meeting with President

Nov 15, 2018

(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

Election Comm. postpones meeting with Dep. Commissioners, Returning Officers

Nov 14, 2018

(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]

Decision on FR petitions against Parliament dissolution at 5.00 PM [UPDATE]

Nov 13, 2018

(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]

“Parliamentarians were traded, undermining the voter” – President [VIDEO]

Nov 12, 2018

(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

US raise concerns on dissolving Parliament in Sri Lanka

Nov 10, 2018

(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

“Willing to work with President Sirisena,” says Wickremesinghe

Nov 9, 2018

(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

Government denies rumours of Parliament dissolution

Nov 8, 2018

(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?

Do high-cholesterol foods raise your cholesterol?

Nov 7, 2018

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

Party Leaders to discuss arrangements for next sitting

Nov 7, 2018

(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]

Rosy claim sabotage of street lights during protest [PHOTOS]

Nov 5, 2018

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake on Sunday (04) tweeted that it was brought to her notice that street lights ... Read More