Heavy rainfall over 100mm is expected in parts of the island today, with showers and thundershowers anticipated in most areas after 1:00 p.m., as reported by the Meteorology Department. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113663
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of upcoming talks in Doha, as reported by security sources from both countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113662
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya praised India’s “neighbourhood first” policy, stating it benefits all neighboring countries. This comment was made during the NDTV World Summit, highlighting India’s supportive role in regional cooperation and development. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113661
Dilith Jayaweera, leader of Sarvajana Balaya, expresses gratitude to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for addressing their ongoing critiques of a Penal Code amendment that could have negatively impacted Sri Lanka’s primary and secondary education growth. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113660
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened the National Operations Council for the “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug program for the first time on October 17, 2025. The initiative aims to address and eradicate the national drug crisis currently impacting the country, as reported by the PMD. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113659
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on various roads in Colombo due to heavy rainfall. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113658
Three individuals, including a police constable, his mother-in-law, and an associate of an organized criminal, have been arrested for allegedly providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, a fugitive recently apprehended in Nepal and returned to Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113657
A new ticket counter at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency provides subsidized air tickets for migrant workers, supporting the government’s initiative to assist those seeking foreign employment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113655
The Colombo Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone on October 17, 2025, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) exceeding 22,500 points for the first time ever. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113654
Indian PM Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya to discuss various bilateral and regional issues, expressing his pleasure in welcoming her. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113653