A fire occurred at the Yongqing Temple, a 1,500-year-old reconstructed historical site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China, on November 14, 2025. The incident has raised concerns regarding the preservation of this ancient landmark. Further details are expected as the situation develops. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114682
Ada Derana received the Bronze Award for Innovative Brand of the Year at the 24th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards held in Colombo on November 14, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114681
A 38-year-old Sri Lankan worker from Galle, who had recently arrived in Israel for construction work, was found murdered on November 13. The incident has prompted statements from the Sri Lankan ambassador. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114680
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has recalled the arrest warrant for Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114679
Karnataka, a southern Indian state, has become the first in India to introduce paid menstrual leave for all working women in formal employment, reflecting a significant policy shift in workplace support for women’s health. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114677
Six engineering students from the University of Ruhuna were hospitalized after a wasp attack on November 14, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114676
The National People’s Power (NPP) budget was defeated in a vote at the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114675
The Sri Lanka Professional Principals Association clarified that an individual recently arrested with drugs is not a principal, despite allegations. The statement addressed confusion surrounding the case linked to an ex-NPP councilor’s spouse. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114673
Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, surrendered to court on November 14 after an arrest warrant was issued for him the previous day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114671
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident this morning near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo-Kandy road within the Warakapola Police Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114670