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
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
