Few showers expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island today after 1:00 p.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113691
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island today after 1:00 p.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113691
Sri Lanka plans to request Interpol red notices for athletes who absconded from the 2022 Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham and did not return. This was revealed in a recent court announcement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113690
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need for sensitive management of the fishermen dispute with India, advocating for sustainable solutions. She positioned Sri Lanka as a complementary partner to India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113689
Parliament will discuss drug price control regulations on October 21, 2025. The debate aims to address issues related to the pricing and regulation of medications. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113688
The Ministry of Defence has authorized a 90-day detention order for Ishara Sewwandi, allowing police to detain and interrogate her during this period. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113687
Sri Lanka Police reported the arrest of 654 suspects during island-wide operations conducted yesterday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113686
A significant fire at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo terminal has led to the suspension of all flights. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113685
The Department of Irrigation has opened six spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir by 6 feet due to heavy rainfall affecting the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113684
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a special bus service for the long weekend and Deepavali festival on October 20, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113683
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted the importance of responsibility for newly commissioned Sri Lanka Air Force officers and expressed awareness of individuals within political and state machinery engaged in drug-related activities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113682