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, 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 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 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 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 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
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
Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake attended the Mount Lavinia Police station to provide a statement concerning an incident where a police constable was threatened and obstructed in carrying out their duties at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113671
Heavy rainfall has led to the opening of multiple spill gates at the Rajanganaya and Angamuwa tanks, as reported by the Director of Water Management, Eng. H.M.P.S.D. Herath. Further information is expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113670
As of October 15, 2025, Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.8 million foreign tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This milestone reflects the country’s ongoing recovery and appeal as a travel destination. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113669