Sri Lanka has signed agreements with the Asian Development Bank for a USD 100 million loan and a USD 6.9 million grant to support its health program. Discussions with ADB aimed to mobilize these funds for improving healthcare in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113652
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a boat in the Southern seas, revealing it carried 53 kg of heroin. The operation took place on the morning of October 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113650
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka dismissed two fundamental rights petitions challenging the India-Sri Lanka Digital ID MoU, filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and others, without conducting a hearing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113648
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Philippines on October 17, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This incident follows two powerful quakes that occurred the previous week. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113647
India has reduced its Russian oil imports by 50% following productive trade talks with the United States, according to a White House official. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113646
Effective October 17, 2025, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) now allows passengers to check in up to four hours before their scheduled departure. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113645
A suspect has been arrested in Weeraketiya for aiding a double murder linked to a June 25 shooting in Middeniya, following information from the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. The individual is also implicated in multiple thefts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113644
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000, driven by ongoing increases in global gold prices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113642
A motorcyclist died and two individuals were injured in a collision between a school van and a motorcycle at Gorakgas Junction, Wennappuwa, on the morning of October 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113641
Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been further remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court until October 31. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113640