Sri Lanka has achieved a commendable 7th place in the 2025 ranking of the world’s best food, as per Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the country’s exceptional culinary offerings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113798
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the government has not decided to remove the vehicle pass logos for lawyers and doctors. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113797
Coconut plantations in Puttalam District are facing significant damage due to a widespread caterpillar outbreak, affecting numerous farms in the area. The situation is worsening, necessitating urgent attention and possible intervention to mitigate further impact on the coconut industry. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113794
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