Pakistan holds talks with Navy on matters of mutual interest
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Shahid Ahmed Hashmat called on the Commander of the Navy Vice ... Read More
“Those who deplore drug eradication programme are people involved in drug trafficking” – President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena said that the people involved in the drug trafficking are deploring the programme of drug ... Read More
Bribe-accepted OIC to produce before Court today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Kokkadichcholai Police who was arrested on Wednesday (31) for accepting a bribe, is to ... Read More
Windy condition expected to strengthen – Met. Department
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - There is a possibility for strengthening of wind speed over the island up to 50 kilometres per hour, ... Read More
Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka unveils guidebook of consular protection, assistance for Chinese travellers
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has released a guidebook offering consular protection and assistance to Chinese Nationals ... Read More
Commander at Airport to receive remains of fallen UN war heroes
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The remains of posthumously promoted late Major H. W. D. Jayawickrama and Sergeant S. S. Wijekumara who laid ... Read More
“System needed to take knowledge, skills of traditional artistes to future generations” – President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena stated that a system needs to take forward the knowledge and skills of traditional artistes ... Read More
Vegan diet good for gut hormones: study
As part of the study, researchers compared a vegan meal with a meal containing meat and cheese and assessed their ... Read More
Space technology predicts droughts five months in advance
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have used new space technology to predict droughts and increased bushfire risk up ... Read More
Ryan Reynolds To Attend A “Shotgun Wedding”
Ryan Reynolds is set to both star in and produce the action romantic comedy “Shotgun Wedding” for Lionsgate, Mandeville Films ... Read More
VIP Assassination Plot: Nalaka De Silva further remanded
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Nalaka De Silva was further remanded till 13 February. Nalaka was ... Read More
Oscar Isaac Is Duke Leto In “Dune”
“Star Wars” and “Ex Machina” star Oscar Isaac is in talks to join the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of ... Read More
‘Sigiriya’ to be declared No-Polythene Zone
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A decision has been made to declare ‘Sigiriya’ Rock Fortress as a No-Polythene Zone with effect from 01 ... Read More
UAE fans throw shoes as Qatar win Asian Cup Semi-Final
Qatar beat hosts United Arab Emirates 4-0 to reach the final of the Asian Cup in a game that witnessed ... Read More
Conor McGregor suspended for 6-months for post-UFC 229 melee
Conor McGregor has been suspended for six months and fined $50,000 (£38,095) for his part in the ugly scenes which ... Read More