Prisons Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe reported that over 230,000 school children in the Colombo District are suffering from drug addiction. This alarming statistic highlights a significant issue within the community regarding youth substance abuse. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114041
Hizbullah, a Member of Parliament in SLMC, has firmly denied Ghanaian media reports alleging his involvement in a gold scam. He insists there is “absolutely no truth” to the claims regarding a fraudulent gold business deal in Ghana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114040
A 29-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport after arriving from Bangkok with 2.5 kg of Kush cannabis. The arrest was made by the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114039
Major General Nalinda Niyangoda has officially taken on the role of chief of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as of October 28, 2025. Further details are available through the provided link. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114038
Three suspects linked to the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara have been remanded until October 30, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114037
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Motor Vehicles (Drugs) Directive No. 1 of 2025 to Parliament for approval, introducing new regulations on drug testing for motorists. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114036
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to present amended vehicle seatbelt regulations for expressways to Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114035
Nine suspects, including the gunman and the motorcycle rider, have been arrested for the murder of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, who was shot and killed in his office. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114034
The government plans to establish four new high court premises in Colombo 7 to support the Ministry of Justice’s responsibilities under the Anti-Corruption National Action Plan for 2025-2029. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114032
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Prime Minister to fill 8,547 vacancies across various departments and institutions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114031