Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasized the need for India and Sri Lanka to create a cooperative framework, guided by international law, to resolve the long-standing fishermen issue between the two countries. He described the situation as very important. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114299
GovPay, Sri Lanka’s government digital payment platform, has reached a milestone of over Rs. 1 billion in transactions and has onboarded more than 200 state institutions, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation efforts, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114298
Former Fisheries Corporation Ceylon Chairman Lalith Daulagala and three others were arrested by Bribery Commission officers for alleged corruption. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114297
Dick Cheney, the influential former U.S. vice president known for advocating the 2003 Iraq war, has died at 84. Historians often regard him as one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114296
Former Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on November 4, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114294
A protest in Colombo on November 4, 2025, called for the swift release of BYD vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs, highlighting frustrations over the ongoing delays. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114293
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher of the Holy See, reaffirming the country’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The discussions took place during Gallagher’s state visit to Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114292
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, met with India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during his visit to India. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114291
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a USD 100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank for the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Programme (STSDP), aimed at enhancing tourism development. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114290
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 100 motorcycles and 50 three-wheelers for the Special Task Force (STF), focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114289