Trade unions launch an island-wide hartal for the next eight days
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - “We are launching an all-island hartal starting from tomorrow, April 20 to 28,” said Ravi Kumudesh, ... Read More
Health Minister says there will be a drug shortage
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Minister of Health Channa Jayasumana said in Parliament that the country has taken steps to procure ... Read More
‘Present economical, political & social catastrophe was man made’ – Sajith
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said his plans on abolishing the Executive Presidency have not changed. ... Read More
Price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs.30 to Rs.140
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Bakery owners have decided to increase the price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs.30 ... Read More
Bus fares to be increased by 35%
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Bus fares will be increased by 35 percent from midnight. (more…) Read More
Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell hospitalised after heart attack
(FASTNEWS | NETHERLAND) - Netherlands coach and former Australia wicketkeeper Ryan Campbell is hospitalized in the UK after suffering a heart ... Read More
Prime Minister agrees to ratify the 19th Amendment with some amendments
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Enabling the 19th amendment to the constitution Sri Lanka with essential adjustments is the best solution ... Read More
Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden
(FASTNEWS | SWEDEN) - Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's burning of the Koran, have injured ... Read More
President tells new Cabinet – ‘Ideal opportunity to introduce a system change’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he did not consider seniority when appointing the new Cabinet ... Read More
President appoints 17 new Cabinet ministers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The new Cabinet Ministers have sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo ... Read More
Government Parliamentary group meeting scheduled for today was canceled
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - A special meeting of the Government Parliamentary group scheduled to be held at Temple Trees at 11 ... Read More
Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership, official says
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to ... Read More
US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May
(FASTNEWS | UNITED STATES) - US President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with the leaders of Southeast Asian nations, with ... Read More
Three injured in riots caused by Quran burnings in Sweden
(FASTNEWS | SWEDEN) - Three people in the Swedish city of Norrkoping needed medical attention after being hit by police bullets ... Read More
Pakistan High Commission celebrates Pakistan Day
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community based in Sri ... Read More