The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested three suspects in Galle on November 8, 2025, during a raid in the Seenigama area. The arrested individuals were found with a substantial amount of heroin. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114449
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar denied bail applications from former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were convicted in the “carrom board case” and are appealing their sentences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114448
The debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill begins today, November 8, and will last for six days, concluding on November 14. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114447
James Watson, the acclaimed geneticist and Nobel Prize co-winner for discovering DNA’s structure, passed away at age 97 after a brief illness, as confirmed by his former employer’s statement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114446
The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rainfall with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. on November 08, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114445
U.S. airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights following a Federal Aviation Administration order to reduce service due to a government shutdown. Travelers are urgently trying to adjust to the disruptions as the impact of the shutdown takes effect nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114444
A shooting occurred in the Kotahena area of Colombo, resulting in one injury. Further details have not been disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114443
The Ape Janabala Party, also known as the Our Power of People Party, has announced its decision to extend support to the current government. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114442
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the absorption of 75,000 individuals into the state sector to address long-standing vacancies. He emphasized the severe weakening of the state administrative system due to insufficient recruitment in public service over the years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114441
The government has lowered the VAT registration threshold from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million, impacting the annual turnover requirement for Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy registration. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114435