Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rise to 2,076
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in the country has risen to 2,076 after the detection…
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‘Govt formulated system to restore rice storages’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the present administration formulated a stringent system to restore rice storages that…
UNP votes translate to stronger economy- Ex-PM
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Leader of the United National Party Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country’s economy must…
Report on financial firms to CBSL Governor on Jul 7
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The final report compiled by the committee appointed to investigate and report on discrepancies at financial…
COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1,903
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Another 18 individuals who contracted the novel coronavirus have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals.…
Global community pledges US$252 mn to fight COVID- pandemic: Govt.
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The global community and organizations have committed to provide USD 252 million (Rs. 45 billion approximately) in…
“Need two thirds majority to amend Constitution”- MR
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A two-thirds majority in Parliament is needed at the forthcoming the General Elections to amend the…
NPP urges Govt. to refrain from selling Eastern Terminal to India
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – While claiming that the government was delaying to install the three gantry cranes at the Eastern…
No longer mandatory for teachers to remain in school after hours
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Education says it is no longer mandatory for school teachers to remain at…
Hong Kong: UK makes citizenship offer to residents
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Up to three million Hong Kong residents are to be offered the chance to settle in…
Committee to probe concerns over electricity bills
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Minister of Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera says a four-member committee has been appointed to probe…
Sanga arrives at special probe unit to give statement
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Kumar Sangakkara arrived at the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) on sports-related…
Election observers to monitor social media
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Election watchdog, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections has decided to deploy a special…
Automated PCR testing machine to speed up tests
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Rotary International Organisation has donated a completely automated PCR testing machine to the State Medical…
EC directs to seize over five vehicles kept by former ministers
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Elections Commission has directed relevant authorities to seize over five vehicles used by former minister…