Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning affecting multiple provinces and districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113422
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Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has declared a Rs. 10 decrease in egg prices in the local market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113421
Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rose by approximately Rs. 5,000 today compared to last week. This increase highlights fluctuations in the gold market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113420
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the people of Venezuela and U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledging his “decisive support” for the nation’s pro-democracy movement. This acknowledgment took place on October 10, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113419
President promotes 5 Brigadiers to rank of Major General
To celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the President has promoted five Brigadiers to the rank of Major General. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113418
Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
Kanapathi Ganesh, also known as Thotalaga Kanna, was sentenced to life in prison by the Colombo High Court for possession of heroin. The ruling marks a significant consequence for involvement in drug trafficking. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113417
India upgrades ties with Afghanistan s Taliban, says it will reopen Kabul embassy
India has upgraded its diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban by announcing the reopening of its embassy in Kabul, which had been closed since the Taliban took power in 2021. This move supports the previously isolated group. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113416
30 Indian fishermen remanded for poaching off Delft Island
Thirty Indian fishermen have been remanded in custody for poaching near Delft Island in Jaffna, accused of illegal fishing activities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113415
Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves 19 missing, possibly dead
A massive explosion at a Tennessee munitions plant on Friday morning resulted in 19 people missing, with officials fearing they may be dead. The incident has raised significant concerns about safety and emergency response in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113414
PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on Oct 14
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will announce its final decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs on October 14, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113413