Under new asylum reforms in the UK, individuals granted asylum will need to wait 20 years before applying for permanent settlement, a plan to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114732
A man was arrested by the Chilaw Divisional Investigation Unit for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to enforce firearm regulations in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114731
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will initiate trade union action tomorrow, November 17, 2025. Further details are expected to follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114730
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings for the first ten months of 2025 reached US$ 2.65 billion, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This figure highlights the significant financial contribution of the tourism sector to the country’s economy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114729
Sri Lanka Police are asking for public help to identify and arrest a suspect involved in the attempted sexual assault of a foreign woman tourist. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114728
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has sealed a Wattala warehouse due to a stock of dried chillies deemed unsuitable for human consumption. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114727
Bandula Harischandra, the Governor of the Southern Province, has died at the age of 62, according to sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114726
Thousands, including Gen Z and older supporters, protested in Mexico City against rising crime, corruption, and impunity. The demonstration showcased a growing movement demanding change and accountability in the face of these issues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114725
The Meteorology Department has announced that a low-pressure system has formed due to an atmospheric disturbance east of the island, leading to predictions of significant rainfall in certain areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114724
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement in Qatar aimed at establishing peace in eastern Congo, where ongoing violence has resulted in thousands of deaths and significant displacement this year. Additional measures are still required to solidify the agreement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114723