An Amber level advisory for heavy rainfall has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, effective for the next 24 hours. Residents are advised to prepare for possible flooding and adverse conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114738
The printing of driver’s licenses, previously halted due to a shortage of cards, has now resumed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114737
Lebanon plans to file a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding Israel’s construction of a concrete wall along its southern border, which Lebanon claims extends beyond the UN-defined Blue Line. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114736
A nationwide anti-drug operation titled “A Nation United” resulted in over 1,100 arrests yesterday, aimed at eradicating drugs across the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114735
A man was killed in an accident involving a three-wheeler and a car on the Ella-Wellawaya road at the third mile post. The incident occurred on November 16, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114734
The Leonid meteor shower, set to be the largest in 2025, will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight and early tomorrow morning, according to Astronomer Gihan Weerasekara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114733
Under new asylum reforms in the UK, individuals granted asylum will need to wait 20 years before applying for permanent settlement, a plan to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114732
A man was arrested by the Chilaw Divisional Investigation Unit for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to enforce firearm regulations in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114731
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will initiate trade union action tomorrow, November 17, 2025. Further details are expected to follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114730
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings for the first ten months of 2025 reached US$ 2.65 billion, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This figure highlights the significant financial contribution of the tourism sector to the country’s economy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114729