The Tangalle Urban Council’s inaugural budget, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated. In contrast, the budget for the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha has been successfully passed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114912
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs reports an average of 25 cybercrime complaints filed daily. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114911
President Trump announced he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21. This marks the first meeting between the Republican president and the democratic socialist mayor following Mamdani’s election victory earlier this month. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114910
The Supreme Court will hear petitions on February 9, 2026, challenging the previous government’s outsourcing of e-visa issuance to private companies, asserting violations of fundamental rights. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114909
A magnitude 6 earthquake hit Seram, Indonesia, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) on November 20, 2025. Further details were not provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114908
The 2026 budget of the Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by four votes. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114906
Foreign nationals in Sri Lanka driving three-wheelers without a valid license will face legal action, as per directives from the Police Headquarters. Instructions have been issued to all police stations to enforce this regulation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114905
The US-Sri Lanka defense agreement is set to be presented in Parliament for the second time, as announced by Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114904
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Indian filmmakers and investors to explore the country as a key destination for film production, events, and hospitality initiatives. The call aims to enhance collaboration between the two nations in the creative sector. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114901
A recent survey in Sri Lanka indicates that 25-30% of transgender sex workers are struggling with drug addiction. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114900