Five newly appointed foreign envoys, including three Ambassadors and two High Commissioners, presented their credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on the morning of November 13, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114657
The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, Dhammika Ranatunga, assured that there are no issues regarding delays or non-receipt of the fertilizer subsidy for the Maha cultivation season. He emphasized that growers should not be concerned about the subsidy process. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114656
Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to safeguard Sri Lanka’s cricket team following a suicide bombing in Islamabad, which heightened security concerns during their tour, according to the interior minister. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114655
Revenue growth is projected to slow in 2026, influenced by a decline in vehicle imports, according to the Draft Report on the Appropriation Bill. This report aligns with Standing Order 121(5)(i) of Parliament and was reviewed during a Committee on Public Finance meeting. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114654
Officials revealed that the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort was part of a larger terrorist plan targeting multiple locations on December 6, involving individuals like Dr. Umar Nabi, who drove the explosives-laden vehicle. Investigations continue into the horrific attack. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114653
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Ainiya Pillai Mubarak, Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha and member of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, who was arrested on charges of accepting a Rs. 500,000 bribe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114652
Health officials report that one in five adults in Sri Lanka is affected by diabetes, highlighting an increasing public health issue in the nation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114651
The Supreme Court will consider a fundamental rights petition aimed at recovering compensation received by former Ministers and MPs for property damage during the May 09, 2022 violent incidents, which is claimed to have been obtained unlawfully. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114650
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning across various provinces and districts today, November 13, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114649
Sri Lanka’s cricket team, consisting of 16 players and support staff, will remain in Pakistan to continue their tour, with upcoming games relocated to Rawalpindi, as announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114648