Train services on Sri Lanka’s up-country line are disrupted, operating only up to Rambukkana from Colombo and Peradeniya from Badulla until noon on October 22. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113793
Students from the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Agriculture have been remanded until October 28 after being arrested due to a clash following a cricket match, according to Ada Derana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113792
Sri Lanka currently faces a shortage of 36,178 teachers in provincial and national schools, as reported by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on October 21, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113791
As of October 20, 2025, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has reported 40,633 dengue cases since January. This highlights a significant public health concern as the region contends with the ongoing outbreak. Further information is available via AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113790
The Disaster Management Centre reports that 152 houses have been damaged nationwide due to adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113789
Harin Fernando has been appointed to a newly created senior position within the United National Party, effective immediately. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113788
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have declined by approximately Rs. 5,000 compared to Saturday, October 18, according to local market data. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113786
US chess grandmaster and online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His passing is a significant loss to the chess community. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113785
Parliament is encouraged to wear pink attire on October 22 to honor “Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” The notice was given by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on October 21. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113784
The Meteorological Department has issued a Red alert due to expected heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm in several regions, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern, and Northern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura District. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113782