A former councillor of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya from Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau following the seizure of narcotics from a fishing boat. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114930
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel carrying heroin, ice, and firearms in southern seas on November 20. The vessel was brought to Tangalle Harbour, and six local fishermen on board were arrested. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114929
Sri Lanka and India conducted bilateral talks during the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi on November 19-20, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114928
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