The Criminal Investigation Department has secured a 72-hour detention order for a female lawyer arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case. She is suspected of supplying a copy of the Penal Code to a suspect involved in the crime, Ishara Sewwandi. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114053
A fire has occurred on the fifth floor of an apartment complex in Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114052
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114051
Cyclone Montha hit India’s southern coast on October 28, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm disrupted flights and caused waterlogging in low-lying regions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114050
A suspect has been arrested for attacking Saman C. Liyanage, the Deputy Chairman of the Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha, and has been remanded until October 31, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114049
The legal case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, filed under the Public Property Act, will be reconsidered today at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114048
Israeli planes struck Gaza City on October 28 after Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of breaching a ceasefire. He authorized the military to execute “powerful attacks” in response to the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114047
A few showers are expected today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, and North-western provinces, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114046
A female lawyer from Kadawatha was arrested for allegedly aiding in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne by providing Ishara Sewwandi with a copy of the Penal Code to help conceal the murder weapon. Police reported the incident on October 29, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114045
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to commence immediate strikes in Gaza. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114044
