Tag: Minister

Wigneswaran’s sacking of NPC minister illegal, court rules

Wigneswaran’s sacking of NPC minister illegal, court rules

Aug 5, 2019

(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

“JO constantly opposing concessions for the public” – Edward Gunasekera

Jul 19, 2019

(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

Minister Harin asks SLC to overhaul team’s coaching staff

Jul 18, 2019

(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

Ranjan Ramanayaka to meet the Prime Minister today

Jul 17, 2019

(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

Buddhasasana Minister blames Ranjan Ramanayake

Jul 17, 2019

(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’

‘Outsiders cannot name UNP Candidate’

Jul 15, 2019

(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

Report submitted to PSC says Fmr. Min. Rishad has no links to terrorist activities

Jun 29, 2019

(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

“I Spoke to Army Commander on humanitarian Basis” – Minister Rishad Bathiudeen

May 23, 2019

(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

“Majority being Sinhala Buddhists doesn’t mean rest are secondary citizens” – Minister Mangala Samaraweera

May 15, 2019

(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

Sports Minister, Aravinda and Coca Cola throw weight behind Lankan team

Apr 11, 2019

(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

“WE ARE TRAINING SRI LANKA ALREADY” – Minister Rishad Bathiudeen

Mar 28, 2019

(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

MINISTER PUTS FINAL TOUCHES TO BUDGET – 2019

Mar 4, 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

Claims against uniform vouchers false- Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

Mar 4, 2019

(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

“Education vital to promote peace” – Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

Sep 8, 2018

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

Anchor Butter Controversy Continues:  Minister Calls For Boycott Until Tamil Language Is Added To Product

Sep 8, 2018

FASTNEWS | COLOMBO - National Co-existence Dialogue and Official Languages Minister Mano Ganesan has told Tamil consumers to boycott Anchor ... Read More