A unified curriculum framework will be established for all preschools across the island starting in 2026, as announced by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. This initiative aims to standardize early childhood education nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113862
Strong winds in New Zealand, reaching 155 km/h (96 mph), have left approximately 90,000 homes without power and led to over 100 flight cancellations, according to local media reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113861
Twenty new self-check-in kiosks have been added at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to enhance efficiency and improve the passenger experience. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113860
A special security inspection will occur at the Parliament complex over three days in November before the 2026 Budget speech, as announced by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113859
Two separate road accidents in Bandaragama and Polonnaruwa resulted in two fatalities, including a 17-year-old school student in Bandaragama. The incidents occurred on the evening of October 22. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113858
Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars acknowledged shortcomings in the museum’s external security system and proposed new measures to enhance safety. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113857
Health experts report that one in four individuals over 25 may face a stroke in their lifetime, highlighting significant health risks for this age group. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113856
Investigators are examining CCTV footage to identify the assassins of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, following his murder, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113854
Rail services between Kandy and Colombo, which were disrupted since October 19 due to landslides and a train derailment, have resumed as of the morning of October 23, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113852
A man was killed after being struck by a train near Wellawatte Railway Station on the evening of October 22, while the train was en route from Panadura to Puttalam. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113851