The owner of a digital printing shop in Mount Lavinia was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau for producing stickers used in drug packaging. He has been remanded in custody until tomorrow, along with the printing machines involved. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114787
A woman was injured in a shooting incident in Meetiyagoda, according to police reports. The event raises concerns about local safety. Further details were shared via AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114786
The Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero, has contacted the President regarding the police’s removal of a Buddha statue from a temple in Trincomalee. The incident has prompted a formal statement from the religious leadership. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114785
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, identified as an “active co-conspirator” of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi. This arrest is related to the recent car blast near the Red Fort that resulted in 13 fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114783
The expenditure heads for the Foreign and Justice ministries in the 2026 Budget were approved by majority vote during the Committee Stage debate, with no amendments made. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114782
Since November 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs reported 2,183 complaints of violence against women. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114781
The Asian Development Bank’s Board of Governors has approved a significant charter amendment, eliminating the lending cap. This change will allow a 50% increase in annual lending, raising it to over $36 billion. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114780
Sri Lanka Police addressed video footage linked to unrest over the removal of a Buddha statue from the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee. They provided clarification on the incident, which has sparked controversy in the area. Further details are available via the linked sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114779
Ministers met with local big onion farmers at the Presidential Secretariat on November 17, 2025, to discuss challenges faced by the farmers and to create a structured plan for support and improvement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114777
Former Bangladesh home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was sentenced to death in absentia by a tribunal for crimes against humanity related to the previous year’s student uprising. The ruling links back to the government of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114776