Shooting incident reported in Tangalle
A shooting incident occurred in Tangalle, according to police reports. Further details are awaited. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114835
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Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Hamas expulsion from the region, after UN vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged for the expulsion of Hamas from the region following a U.N. Security Council vote that supported President Trump’s plan to conclude the war, which includes amnesty for the Palestinian militant group. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114832
Landslide early warnings issued for several districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple districts on the island due to heavy rainfall. Authorities are advising caution in affected areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114831
President to call for report on recent Trincomalee incident from Public Security Ministry
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in Parliament and is expected to call for a report from the Public Security Ministry regarding a recent incident in Trincomalee. Further details will follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114830
Teacher arrested in connection with sexual abuse of Moratuwa school student remanded
A teacher has been arrested and remanded for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student at a school in Moratuwa. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114828
Showers to reduce from tomorrow- Met. Dept.
The Department of Meteorology announced that shower activity in Sri Lanka will decrease starting tomorrow, November 19, as the low-pressure area around the island moves away. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114827
Writ filed seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trincomalee Sambuddha Bodhiraja temple
A writ petition has been filed in the Court of Appeal to stop the demolition of part of the Trincomalee Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya temple. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114825
Gazette to be issued imposing controlled prices for 350 types of medicines
A gazette will be issued imposing controlled prices on 350 types of medicines, as announced by Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. This initiative aims to regulate medicine costs and make them more affordable. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114824
Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
A chartered plane carrying Congo’s mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba and about 20 others caught fire after skidding off the runway at Kolwezi Airport on November 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114822
Don t add fuel to the fire and make it worse- Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa urged against escalating tensions over the Trincomalee incident involving the removal of a Buddha statue. He assured that an investigation would be conducted if police wrongdoing is found, emphasizing the need to prevent further conflict. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114819