DRI officers seized 4.7 kg of cocaine, valued at INR 4.7 million, from a female passenger arriving from Colombo at Mumbai airport. Additionally, five individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, as reported by the finance ministry. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114179
A woman recorded obstructing and verbally abusing police officers during a traffic stop in Udugampola has been remanded until November 3. The incident was widely shared on social media. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114178
India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, emphasized that weak governance has contributed to regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. He highlighted the crucial role of governance in nation-building and a country’s ability to meet common aspirations and security objectives. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114177
Tanzania’s opposition claims that hundreds have died in protests following recent elections. The UN Secretary-General has urged an investigation into reports of excessive force used during the protests. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114175
The motorcycle used in the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickremasekara has been found abandoned in a forested area on the Buttala-Kataragama Road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114174
A stampede at Venkateswara temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of at least nine devotees, predominantly women and children. The incident occurred early this morning. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114173
The Department of Examinations has prohibited tuition classes, lectures, and seminars for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A’L) Examination, effective from midnight on November 4, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114171
The director of a foreign employment agency in Maharagama has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 740 million from individuals by falsely promising jobs in Romania. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114170
The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers Union announced that three-wheeler fares will not be adjusted, even with recent fuel price reductions, unless a proper regulatory framework is established. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114169
Egypt’s Grand Museum has officially opened, showcasing the complete display of Tutankhamun’s tomb for the first time. Located near the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza, the museum aims to be a significant cultural landmark in contemporary history. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114168