A T-56 assault rifle and ammunition were discovered hidden in the roof of the University of Jaffna’s library, according to police reports. The find raises concerns regarding security on campus. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114151
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114150
Colombo’s inflation rate rose to 2.1% in October 2025, up from 1.5% in September 2025, as reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. This change is based on the Year-on-Year comparison using the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114149
Shadhika Lakshani, wife of the notorious criminal Backhoe Saman, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, while Saman remains in remand custody. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114148
A shooting incident in the Delgoda area of Kalawana has resulted in injuries to two individuals. Further details are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114147
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requested the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to extend the detention of a female lawyer by 90 days in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114146
A fire has occurred in an electricity transformer on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114144
The Sri Lankan government has secured a USD 90 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for rural road development as part of the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114140
GovPay, an online platform for Sri Lanka’s government services, has processed over Rs. 750 million in digital payments, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy. The platform is noted for its security and user-friendliness. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114139
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties, according to reports from AdaDerana on October 31, 2025. Further details were not provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114138
