Another 20 suspects arrested in the last 24 hrs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO)- The Police Media Unit says 20 suspects have been arrested during an operation carried out in 11 locations over…
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15 bodies found after explosions in Kalmunai residence
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The bodies of 15 persons have been found during a search operation, conducted following an explosion triggered by…
ISIS flags, explosives & suicide kits found in Samanthurai
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Military Spokesman, Brigadier Sumith Atapattu, says combined troops have recovered ISIS flags and a backdrop, suicide kits, military…
Two gunmen killed in Kalmunai shootout – Army
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Army says two gunmen suspected to belong to a terrorist outfit were killed following an exchange of…
Female member of militant group in Kalmunai killed – Police
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Police Media Unit says a female member of the militant group which opened fire on security troops…
John Cena in talks to join ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – John Cena is in early talks to join the team of James Gunn’s upcoming ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel. According…
Climate change: Central banks warn of financial risks in open letter
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The heads of two major central banks have written a stark warning about the financial risks of climate…
Sajith Fernando wins Best Batsman award in 1991
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sajith Fernando, during his impressive school career, scored five centuries to fully endorse his batting status to win…
India go for ‘big match’ experience in WC picks
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -India on Monday named a tried and tested squad for the World Cup led by Virat Kohli with selectors…
‘Shrouded in secrecy’: Saudi women activists due back in court
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists are due to appear in court in Riyadh. The women were…
Indonesia election: Millions vote in ‘identity-defining’ poll
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Indonesians have begun voting in one of the world’s largest elections after a bitter campaign in which religion…
Red Cross makes appeal for staff abducted in Syria
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Red Cross is seeking information about three staff members abducted in Syria five and a half years…
Smith & Warner named in Australia’s World Cup squad
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Steve Smith and David Warner have returned to Australia’s ODI squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World…
Limited number of private buses in service today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association says the number of private buses in service will be limited today.…
World Bank approves 150$Mn to improve climate resilient agriculture and infrastructure services in SL
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka and the World Bank yesterday signed two agreements worth 150 MN USD to improve climate resilience…