Wife of Backhoe Saman granted bail
Shadhika Lakshani, wife of the notorious criminal Backhoe Saman, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, while Saman remains in remand custody. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114148
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Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
A shooting incident in the Delgoda area of Kalawana has resulted in injuries to two individuals. Further details are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114147
Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder- CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requested the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to extend the detention of a female lawyer by 90 days in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114146
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has occurred in an electricity transformer on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114144
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Sri Lankan government has secured a USD 90 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for rural road development as part of the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114140
Payments via GovPay surpass Rs. 750 million
GovPay, an online platform for Sri Lanka’s government services, has processed over Rs. 750 million in digital payments, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy. The platform is noted for its security and user-friendliness. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114139
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties, according to reports from AdaDerana on October 31, 2025. Further details were not provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114138
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sri Lanka’s authorities have confirmed that tourists are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114137
Ex-President Mahinda s Chief Security Officer granted bail
Neville Wanniarachchi, the Chief Security Officer of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He was arrested by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of illegally acquiring assets valued at Rs. 28 million. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114136
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs security
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya arrived at Parliament on October 31, 2025, to address security concerns for Members of Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114135