Trade unions launch an island-wide hartal for the next eight days

Trade unions launch an island-wide hartal for the next eight days

Apr 20, 2022

(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

Health Minister says there will be a drug shortage

Apr 19, 2022

(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

‘Present economical, political & social catastrophe was man made’ – Sajith

Apr 19, 2022

(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

Price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs.30 to Rs.140

Apr 19, 2022

(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%

Bus fares to be increased by 35%

Apr 19, 2022

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Bus fares will be increased by 35 percent from midnight. (more…) Read More

Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell hospitalised after heart attack

Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell hospitalised after heart attack

Apr 19, 2022

(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

Prime Minister agrees to ratify the 19th Amendment with some amendments

Apr 19, 2022

(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

Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden

Apr 19, 2022

(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’

President tells new Cabinet – ‘Ideal opportunity to introduce a system change’

Apr 18, 2022

(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

President appoints 17 new Cabinet ministers

Apr 18, 2022

(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

Government Parliamentary group meeting scheduled for today was canceled

Apr 18, 2022

(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

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership, official says

Apr 18, 2022

(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

US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May

Apr 18, 2022

(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

Three injured in riots caused by Quran burnings in Sweden

Apr 18, 2022

(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

Pakistan High Commission celebrates Pakistan Day

Mar 23, 2022

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community based in Sri ... Read More