President must act according to his mandate- JVP
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The JVP says the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution paved way for the appointment of…
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Samurdhi increased to reduce poverty
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says the present administration has increased the Samurdhi benefit substantially in an attempt to…
Travel approval given to Perpetual Treasuries chairman cancelled
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Colombo Chief Magistrate has cancelled the overseas travel approval given to the Chairman of Perpetual Treasuries Limited…
Tory leadership: MPs to choose final two candidates
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Conservative MPs are due to choose the two men who will contest the final stage of their leadership…
We don’t want war but we won’t hesitate to deal with threats: Saudi Crown Prince
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Prince Mohammed said that Iran’s recent attacks in the region required a firm stance from the international community.…
Semenya denies she refused to run in Rabat, blames event organizer
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Caster Semenya’s representatives reacted angrily on Saturday after the organiser of the Diamond League event in Rabat said…
South Africa beat Afghanistan to keep World Cup hopes alive
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – South Africa kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals, crushing Afghanistan by nine wickets…
Ton-up Sharma stars as India beat rivals Pakistan
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Rohit Sharma scored his second hundred in three innings as India maintained their unbeaten record against Pakistan at…
Justin Timberlake gives sweetest shout out to family after winning award
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake gushed over his wife and actor Jessica Biel and their son Silas during his…
Road to Pettah closed off due to JVP protest
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The road to Pettah has been temporarily closed off from Technical Junction in Maradana, Fast news learns. Reportedly,…
AG ordered to file charges against Ranjan
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Supreme Court has issued orders to the Attorney General for charges to be filed against State Minister…
Japan’s Shinzo Abe heads to Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Iran with a keen eye on international sanctions and domestic…
Gotabaya to be SLPP presidential candidate?
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa could be the next presidential candidate, according to SLPP MP Basil Rajapaksa. He…
Last day to complain against Bathiudeen, Salley, Hizbullah
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The time frame granted to file complaints against former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and former Governors MLAM Hizbullah and…
China to work with Lanka to oppose US “trade bullying”
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan, China is willing to work with all countries…