Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm
Showers or thundershowers are forecasted for many provinces after 1 p.m. today, affecting several areas across the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114882
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Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra met with EU Parliament’s Bernd Lange in Brussels to discuss GSP+ and trade cooperation, emphasizing strengthened engagement between Sri Lanka and the European Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114881
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public about prohibited pyramid schemes in an official notice. The statement aims to raise awareness and protect citizens from engaging in these fraudulent activities. Further details can be found in the full announcement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114880
Proposal seeking select committee to probe release of 323 containers presented to parliament
A proposal was presented to Parliament to establish a Select Committee to investigate the unauthorized release of 323 containers that bypassed mandatory physical inspections. The committee is expected to report back to Parliament on its findings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114879
All parties must work together to counter attempts to create ethnic tensions President tells TNA MPs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Tamil National Alliance MPs, urging collaborative efforts to prevent the creation of ethnic tensions. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat after the party’s request. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114878
Low pressure area likely to intensify and near Sri Lanka s northern coast
A low pressure area is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday, November 22, and may intensify near Sri Lanka’s northern coast, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114877
Two arrested over foreign employment scams
Authorities in Sri Lanka have arrested two individuals linked to extensive foreign employment scams, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). Further details were not disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114876
Two night mail trains cancelled today
Sri Lanka Railways has canceled two night mail trains operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla today, November 19, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114875
ITAK MPs meet President for talks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with ITAK parliamentarians and representatives for discussions. The meeting aimed to address key issues, but further details were not provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114874
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
A fire in southwestern Japan has damaged 170 homes, resulted in one fatality, and injured another person. Over 170 residents were evacuated as firefighters and army helicopters fought the blaze on Wednesday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114871