The Colombo-Kandy main road is temporarily closed from Pahala Kadugannawa starting tonight at 10:00 p.m. until further notice, as announced by the Disaster Management Centre. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115175
The Minister of Agriculture, K. D. Lalkantha, announced that the government will explore farmers’ proposals to establish a guaranteed price for maize, taking into account production costs and necessary government intervention in purchasing harvests. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115174
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed full support for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s decision to merge UNP with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115173
A fire in a Hong Kong housing complex has claimed 13 lives and trapped several occupants. The blaze affected multiple high-rise buildings, prompting a response from authorities. Additional information is forthcoming as the situation develops. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115172
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road due to flooding from the overflowing Mahaweli River, resulting from heavy rainfall in the area. The closure took effect at 4:00 p.m. on November 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115171
A flood warning has been issued by the Department of Irrigation for low-lying areas in the Kumbukkan Oya Basin due to potential flooding. Residents are advised to remain alert. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115170
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, notes a decrease in Letters of Credit (LCs) due to diminishing pent-up demand for vehicle imports after restrictions were lifted in February. He anticipates that the demand for imports will stabilize in the coming months. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115169
A flood warning has been issued by the Department of Irrigation for low-lying areas in the Heda Oya Basin, effective for 48 hours starting at 3:30 PM today, November 26, 2025. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for potential flooding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115168
Seven suspects, including a former SJB councillor, have been remanded until December 9 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court for their involvement in smuggling approximately 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine into Sri Lanka near Tangalle. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115167
Torrential rains on Sumatra island, Indonesia, have caused landslides and flash floods, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and six missing persons, according to police reports on November 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115165
