NTC implements special bus service for long weekend
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a special bus service for the long weekend and Deepavali festival on October 20, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113683
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President says aware that some individuals within political and state machinery involved in drug-related activities
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted the importance of responsibility for newly commissioned Sri Lanka Air Force officers and expressed awareness of individuals within political and state machinery engaged in drug-related activities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113682
Court backlogs to be cleared by December 31 – Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission has announced that all pending case backlogs in courts are to be resolved by December 31, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113681
Suspect wanted over Borella shooting nabbed at BIA
A suspect linked to a recent shooting in Borella was apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport while trying to flee to Dubai, according to police. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113680
Ishara Sewwandi taken out of CCD again for further investigations
Ishara Sewwandi, a wanted fugitive recently arrested in Nepal and extradited to Sri Lanka, was taken out of the Colombo Crimes Division for further investigations, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113679
China and US agree to fresh trade talks
China and the U.S. agreed on October 18, 2025, to hold new trade negotiations next week, aiming to prevent a further escalation of tariffs between the two largest economies. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113676
Port City Colombo named Asia-Pacific s Best Knowledge Zone for 2025
Port City Colombo has been recognized as the Best Knowledge Zone in the Asia-Pacific region for 2025 at the Global Free Zones of the Year awards by fDi Intelligence, a Financial Times division. This accolade highlights its significance in the region’s development. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113675
Tamil medium schools in two provinces to get special holiday on Tuesday
Tamil medium schools in the Central and Uva provinces will observe a special holiday on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to celebrate the Deepavali festival, which occurs on Monday, October 20. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113674
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have decreased by approximately Rs. 20,000 compared to the previous day, October 17th, according to market data. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113673
Landslide warnings extended for 11 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation has extended early landslide warnings for eleven districts due to ongoing heavy rainfall across the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113672