Case against Ranil to be taken up tomorrow
The legal case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to be heard in court tomorrow, October 29, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114043
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Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
A plane crash off the coast of Kenya resulted in the deaths of 10 European tourists and a local pilot, according to officials. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114042
Over 230,000 school children in Colombo District addicted to drugs prisons official
Prisons Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe reported that over 230,000 school children in the Colombo District are suffering from drug addiction. This alarming statistic highlights a significant issue within the community regarding youth substance abuse. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114041
Absolutely no truth – Hizbullah denies Ghana gold scam reports
Hizbullah, a Member of Parliament in SLMC, has firmly denied Ghanaian media reports alleging his involvement in a gold scam. He insists there is “absolutely no truth” to the claims regarding a fraudulent gold business deal in Ghana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114040
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2.5kg Kush cannabis
A 29-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport after arriving from Bangkok with 2.5 kg of Kush cannabis. The arrest was made by the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114039
New National Intelligence Chief assumes duties
Major General Nalinda Niyangoda has officially taken on the role of chief of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as of October 28, 2025. Further details are available through the provided link. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114038
Three suspects remanded over killing of Weligama PS chairman
Three suspects linked to the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara have been remanded until October 30, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114037
New regulations on drug testing for motorists to be presented to Parliament for approval
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Motor Vehicles (Drugs) Directive No. 1 of 2025 to Parliament for approval, introducing new regulations on drug testing for motorists. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114036
Cabinet nod to present in Parliament amended regulations on vehicle seat belts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to present amended vehicle seatbelt regulations for expressways to Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114035
Nine suspects arrested over murder of Weligama PS Chairman
Nine suspects, including the gunman and the motorcycle rider, have been arrested for the murder of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, who was shot and killed in his office. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114034