Emirates flight EK-434, traveling from Dubai to Brisbane, made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake last night. The incident involves one of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Further details are awaited. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114934
Over 375 kg of heroin and Ice, along with two firearms, were seized from a fishing vessel intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast. The operation was completed last evening, with details on the narcotics confirmed by authorities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114933
India’s anti-terrorism agency arrested four individuals, including three doctors, linked to a recent deadly car blast in Delhi. This marks the first significant attack in the capital in over ten years. The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover more details regarding the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114932
Heavy rainfall is anticipated in northern, north-central, and eastern provinces of the island today, November 21, 2025, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers and thundershowers are expected throughout the day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114931
A former councillor of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya from Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau following the seizure of narcotics from a fishing boat. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114930
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel carrying heroin, ice, and firearms in southern seas on November 20. The vessel was brought to Tangalle Harbour, and six local fishermen on board were arrested. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114929
Sri Lanka and India conducted bilateral talks during the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi on November 19-20, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114928
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s Khan Younis killed five more individuals, raising the death toll to 33 over approximately 12 hours. These strikes are among the deadliest since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire began on October 10. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114927
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment plans to train 5,000 Sri Lankans in Japanese language skills by 2026 to enhance their employment opportunities in Japan, according to Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114926
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asserts that some groups are fabricating issues to distract from real problems. He emphasizes his commitment to protecting children from drug-related harms and states that his government will not shield any criminals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114925