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…
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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…
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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).
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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“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…
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.
“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…
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.
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…
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…
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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…