The Department of Irrigation has issued minor flood warnings for several areas in the Kalu Ganga basin, forecasting potential flooding within the next 48 hours. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113924
The Irrigation Department has announced that approximately 15 reservoirs are overflowing due to continuous heavy rainfall. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113923
Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the appointment letter for the Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113922
The Department of Irrigation warns that water levels in various reservoirs, including Kalu Ganga, are rising due to heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to remain vigilant as conditions may pose risks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113921
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, a pivotal style icon who revitalized the monarchy’s image post-WWII and engaged in politics, has passed away at 93, as announced by the Thai Royal Household Bureau. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113920
A fire occurred on the Rajarata Rejini train traveling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta, according to the Railway Department. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113919
President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30, during an Asian summit, according to the White House. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113918
The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rainfall with showers or thundershowers across Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Northern, and North Central Provinces, as well as Galle, Matara, and Trincomalee Districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113917
Sri Lankan athlete Viknaraj Vakshan won the silver medal in the Men’s 5000m at the 4th South Asian Athletics Championship 2025, which took place in India. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113915
Sri Lanka experienced an 8% decrease in marriages in 2024, as reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. This decline highlights shifting social trends within the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113914