Munich airport suspended operations for the second consecutive day due to drone sightings, impacting dozens of flights and affecting over 6,000 passengers on October 3. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113204
Pavement trading is prohibited in Hatton during the Diwali festival. The Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council has generated over Rs. 3.6 million by tendering 146 temporary business plots for the season. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113203
A Tunisian man received a death sentence for criticizing the president and allegedly assaulting state security through his Facebook posts. This decision was confirmed by the head of the Tunisian League for Human Rights and the man’s lawyer on October 4, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113202
The World Bank has highlighted the critical necessity for energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka, indicating that the nation faces significantly higher energy costs compared to regional counterparts. Urgent action is needed to address this issue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113201
The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rainfall and favorable conditions for thunderstorms across various parts of the island this evening. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113199
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is ready to implement the “first stage” of former President Donald Trump’s plan to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113198
Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have officially established diplomatic relations, effective immediately, after signing an agreement on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113197
USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) of the U.S. Navy arrived in Colombo on October 3 for replenishment purposes. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113196
President Donald Trump has issued a Sunday night deadline for Hamas to agree to his Gaza plan, warning that failure to do so could lead to severe consequences for the Palestinian militants. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113195
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake responded to concerns from Buddhist leaders regarding proposed laws on corporal punishment and LGBTQ tourism, emphasizing that the new legislation aims for the common good rather than personal gain, and addressing fears of cultural undermining and potential social issues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113194