The skipper of the boat that transported Ishara Sewwandi, a suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder, has been arrested in Jaffna by the Colombo Crimes Division. Police confirm the custody of both the individual and the vessel involved. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113889
A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Kurnool, resulting in the reported deaths of 25 passengers and multiple injuries on October 24, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113888
Eight suspects, including one woman, were arrested in Pettah for staging a fake robbery to steal over Rs. 20 million from a private institution during an employee’s bank transport. The incident highlights ongoing issues with theft and deception in financial operations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113887
An unidentified body was found in the sea near the Colombo Port Adani Terminal by Colombo Port Police after receiving a tip. Further details are yet to be released. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113886
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week during his Asia trip, as confirmed by the White House. This meeting comes amid heightened trade tensions between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113885
Heavy rainfall is anticipated today in parts of the island, particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces, and the Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are expected throughout the day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113884
Lahiru Achintha of Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the Boys 1500m event at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. His remarkable performance took place on Thursday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113883
King Charles and Pope Leo held a historic joint prayer in the Sistine Chapel, marking the first collaboration between an English monarch and a Catholic pope since King Henry VIII’s break from Rome in 1534. This significant event occurred on October 24, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113882
The National Awards Ceremony for Excellence in Agricultural Research for 2023 and 2025 took place on October 23 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113881
A high-level meeting at Bandaranaike International Airport, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation and the Defence Secretary, focused on enhancing security measures. The meeting aimed to address current security protocols and improve overall safety at the airport. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113880
