The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability has proposed the Ministry to develop eco-friendly paper bags as a replacement for polythene bags. This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114719
The Ministry of Finance has announced an extension of the completion deadline for 2025 decentralized budget projects. A circular has been sent to all District Secretaries regarding the approved project proposals under this year’s Decentralized Capital Budget Program. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114718
Over 1,000 individuals were arrested in 1,065 nationwide raids as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, which aims to eliminate narcotics from the country. A total of 1,056 suspects were apprehended during the operations conducted on November 14. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114717
A woman linked to notorious drug kingpin Kudu Salindu was arrested in Arukgoda with crystal methamphetamine (Ice) valued over Rs. 1 million during a police raid. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114716
An interim report proposing a framework for a structured salary scheme to enhance professionalism in public service was presented to the Ministerial Consultative Committee. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114715
COPE reviewed the delays in constructing the East Container Terminal at Colombo Port and discussed the contractor’s compensation claim of Rs. 4,227 million. Extended discussions focused on the project’s setbacks and their implications. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114714
President Trump announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion following their apology for a misleading edit of his speech, although the broadcaster stated it would not pay damages. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114713
A Gazette notification has been released, amending the maximum retail prices for canned fish, effective November 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114711
Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been removed from his position as the Acting Senior DIG of the Police Administration Division by the National Police Commission due to pending disciplinary action. Further details are yet to be disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114710
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with ITAK leaders M.A. Sumanthiran and Shanakiyan Rasamanickam to discuss strengthening Sri Lanka-India relations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114708