A suspected drug trafficker received a 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence from the Colombo High Court for attempting to murder a Police Narcotics Bureau officer during a drug raid in Dehiwala over 17 years ago. The sentencing was delivered by Judge Lanka Jayaratne. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113169
The Department of Meteorology forecasts heavy rainfall and evening thundershowers for various parts of the island due to favorable atmospheric conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113168
The Director General of Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission dismissed allegations of his political involvement as “completely false,” calling them part of a malicious campaign aimed at damaging the integrity of his organization. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113167
Two individuals were killed in an attack near a synagogue in the UK during Yom Kippur. The assailant drove into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard before being shot by police. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113166
A Sri Lankan syndicate’s attempt to secure a Malaysian passport using a child’s identity was thwarted by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department at the UTC Pudu Immigration Office. The incident was reported by foreign media on October 2, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113165
Israel announced plans to deport pro-Palestinian activists intercepted during an aid flotilla towards Gaza. The Israeli navy intercepted multiple vessels in the Mediterranean, leading to the decision to send the activists back to Europe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113162
The UN has initiated a significant study exploring the interconnections between climate change, gender, and security in Sri Lanka, highlighting the complexities and implications of these issues. The research aims to deepen understanding and inform policy responses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113161
A fire has been reported at Galle Prison, with details emerging. Further updates are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113160
Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and has now been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113159
UK police are responding to a stabbing incident outside a synagogue in Manchester. Local media has reported the attack, currently under investigation. Further details are forthcoming. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113158