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
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Russia’s top two oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113850
A fallen tree at Katugoda, Galle, has halted the Sagarika office train to Colombo, causing disruptions to services on Sri Lanka’s coastal line, according to Sri Lanka Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113849
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel is legally required to permit the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, ensuring that the basic needs of Palestinian civilians are met. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113848
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 10-hour water cut in various areas of the Colombo District today, October 23, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113847
SpaceX has terminated Starlink satellite services for over 2,500 devices linked to scam operations in Myanmar, according to Elon Musk. This move aims to combat fraudulent activities facilitated by these scam camps. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113845
A new electronic examination center opened today, featuring modern facilities and smart devices like tablets. This center aims to facilitate Korean language proficiency tests necessary for employment in South Korea. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113844
