Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an immediate ceasefire agreement after over a week of violent clashes that resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, as announced by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113693
The re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online by the Department of Examinations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113692
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island today after 1:00 p.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113691
Sri Lanka plans to request Interpol red notices for athletes who absconded from the 2022 Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham and did not return. This was revealed in a recent court announcement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113690
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need for sensitive management of the fishermen dispute with India, advocating for sustainable solutions. She positioned Sri Lanka as a complementary partner to India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113689
Parliament will discuss drug price control regulations on October 21, 2025. The debate aims to address issues related to the pricing and regulation of medications. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113688
The Ministry of Defence has authorized a 90-day detention order for Ishara Sewwandi, allowing police to detain and interrogate her during this period. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113687
Sri Lanka Police reported the arrest of 654 suspects during island-wide operations conducted yesterday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113686
A significant fire at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo terminal has led to the suspension of all flights. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113685
The Department of Irrigation has opened six spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir by 6 feet due to heavy rainfall affecting the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113684
