Bail for Pujith & Hemasiri to be considered in Feb.
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Colombo High Court today announced the bail applications filed by former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General...
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Water cut in parts of Gampaha District
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An urgent water cut has been imposed in Peliyagoda, Wattala-Mabola Urban Council areas, Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha area and part of Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha...
Health Ministry clarifies fake news on Influenza
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Referring to the fake news items about influenza, circulating on social media, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the relevant statements...
India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral issues
(UTV|DELHI) – Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held comprehensive talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena, exploring ways to further deepen bilateral...
Swiss Embassy staffer ordered to report to CID once a month
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Garnia Bannister Francis, the local employee of the Swiss Embassy in Colombo who was allegedly involved in an abduction case, has been ordered...
Free fertilizer for paddy farmers from ‘yala season’
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the provision of fertilizer free of charge for paddy farmers from the yala season. Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister...
IP and Constable sentenced to 28 years RI for bribery
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An Inspector of Police (IP) and a Constable have been sentenced to 28 years rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court, after they...
Heavy traffic near Nelum Pokuna, Green Path
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Heavy traffic congestion is reported on roads surrounding the Nelum Pokuna Theatre and the Green Path, Fast News learns. Reportedly, the traffic is...
2nd stage of O/Level paper marking from Jan 18th
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Department of Examinations says the second stage of the paper evaluation of 2019 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held from the...
Fire breaks out in Hyde Park Corner – [VIDEO]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire has broken out in an office building in the Hyde Park corner, stated the Colombo Fire Brigade. Reportedly, a stock of...