The Tangalle Zonal Education Office has requested explanations from teachers for their absence at the March 15 Tangalle Urban Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120218
An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. ceasefire talks, saying Americans were “only negotiating with themselves.” The remark followed U.S. attempts at securing a ceasefire, reported by AdaDerana on March 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120217
A Hatton town pharmacy owner was arrested by the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychotropic medications to youths without a valid prescription. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120216
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli strikes since March 2 have killed 1,072 people and wounded 2,966, Anadolu reports. The toll reflects ongoing attacks across Lebanon as of March 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120215
China’s top diplomat urged Iran to begin peace talks promptly. During a Tuesday call—Beijing said at Tehran’s request—Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart to initiate negotiations as soon as possible. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120214
Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, igniting a fire. Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said there were no casualties, and the incident was reported on Wednesday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120213
Japan will help Sri Lanka establish reliable communication networks by funding radio equipment under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). Ambassador Akio Isomata signed the grant contract for the contribution, signaling ongoing bilateral support. More details available via AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120212
Senate Republicans again blocked a bid to curb President Trump, rejecting a resolution that would require congressional authorization before any future U.S. military action against Iran. The move underscores partisan divides over war powers and executive authority in U.S. Iran policy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120210
Police arrested a foreign national after discovering 1,300 foreign-made cigarettes illegally imported into the country. The Ada Derana report, posted via RSS on March 25, 2026 at 01:22 PM, notes the possession of illicit smuggled goods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120208
Sri Lanka’s public urged to conserve electricity at night as no power cuts are planned. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody asked people to reduce usage between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The advisory was reported via AdaDerana RSS on March 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120206
