Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s Khan Younis killed five more individuals, raising the death toll to 33 over approximately 12 hours. These strikes are among the deadliest since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire began on October 10. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114927
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment plans to train 5,000 Sri Lankans in Japanese language skills by 2026 to enhance their employment opportunities in Japan, according to Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114926
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asserts that some groups are fabricating issues to distract from real problems. He emphasizes his commitment to protecting children from drug-related harms and states that his government will not shield any criminals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114925
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains are cancelled for the second consecutive day due to an obstruction on the railway line between Ohiya and Idalgashinna. The cancellation is effective today, November 20, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114924
China’s commerce ministry stated that trade cooperation with Japan has been “severely damaged” due to comments made by the Japanese prime minister regarding Taiwan. China is urging her to retract these remarks to avoid potential repercussions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114922
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched the Southern Provincial Programme of the “A Nation United” anti-drug campaign in Tangalle. This initiative aims to combat drug-related issues in the region, emphasizing a united national effort against the drug problem. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114921
Thirty kilograms of Kush cannabis, valued at approximately Rs. 150 million, were seized at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. The discovery highlights ongoing trafficking issues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114920
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Nugegoda due to a public rally on Friday, November 21, at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre. The Sri Lanka Police announced restrictions on vehicular movement within the Mirihana Police Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114918
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has confirmed that it will not issue driving licenses to foreigners for operating three-wheelers at this time. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114914
The Tangalle Urban Council’s inaugural budget, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated. In contrast, the budget for the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha has been successfully passed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114912