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Wigneswaran’s sacking of NPC minister illegal, court rules
(FASTNEWs|COLOMBO) -The Court of Appeal has decided that former Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran’s order to remove former Northern ... Read More
“JO constantly opposing concessions for the public” – Edward Gunasekera
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - State Minister Edward Gunasekera charges that the Joint Opposition group always opposes projects that provide concessions to the ... Read More
Minister Harin asks SLC to overhaul team’s coaching staff
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, has requested Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to urge all coaches of the ... Read More
Ranjan Ramanayaka to meet the Prime Minister today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake has been called before the Prime Minister today to give an explanation in connection ... Read More
Buddhasasana Minister blames Ranjan Ramanayake
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Buddha Sasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera said that he regrets the recent statement made by state minister Ranjan ... Read More
‘Outsiders cannot name UNP Candidate’
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - State Minister Ranjith Aluvihare says outside parties cannot name the next Presidential candidate of the United National Party ... Read More
Report submitted to PSC says Fmr. Min. Rishad has no links to terrorist activities
(FASTNEWs|COLOMBO) - A report submitted by the DIG of the Criminal Investigation Department on former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was read ... Read More
“I Spoke to Army Commander on humanitarian Basis” – Minister Rishad Bathiudeen
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - "I never pressured the Army Commander to release anyone in custody at any point", said the Leader of ... Read More
“Majority being Sinhala Buddhists doesn’t mean rest are secondary citizens” – Minister Mangala Samaraweera
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that the biggest threat to the country is not from global terrorism, but ... Read More
Sports Minister, Aravinda and Coca Cola throw weight behind Lankan team
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka’s hero of their 1996 World Cup win Aravinda de Silva and Coca Cola have a lot ... Read More
“WE ARE TRAINING SRI LANKA ALREADY” – Minister Rishad Bathiudeen
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Even though national skills development and vocational training activities are only now being assigned to his Ministry, such ... Read More
MINISTER PUTS FINAL TOUCHES TO BUDGET – 2019
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera in conversation with Treasury Secretary Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga while putting the final touches to ... Read More
Claims against uniform vouchers false- Akila Viraj Kariyawasam
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has refuted claims that the government incurred a high cost in printing ... Read More
“Education vital to promote peace” – Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
FASTNEWS | COLOMBO - Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says education is vital in promoting a culture of peace. The Minister speaking ... Read More
Anchor Butter Controversy Continues: Minister Calls For Boycott Until Tamil Language Is Added To Product
FASTNEWS | COLOMBO - National Co-existence Dialogue and Official Languages Minister Mano Ganesan has told Tamil consumers to boycott Anchor ... Read More