Three suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in relation to a shooting incident in Kotahena that resulted in one death on the night of November 7. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114467
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to urgently fill 175 nursing lecturer vacancies to address a critical shortage in nursing schools. The recruitment is deemed essential for maintaining the quality of nursing education. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114466
The National Freedom Front (NFF) confirmed it will not take part in the opposition rally planned for November 21, organized by a coalition of various opposition parties. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114465
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the National Budget 2026, highlighting its support for policy predictability, fiscal consolidation, and disciplined debt management, which are essential for Sri Lanka’s medium-term reform agenda. They call for swift implementation of these reforms. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114463
FM Vijitha Herath welcomed a global fintech firm, GTN Global, to invest in Sri Lanka during a productive meeting with its CEO and team. The discussion aimed to enhance investment opportunities in the country’s fintech sector. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114461
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning affecting multiple provinces and districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114460
The 2026 Budget demonstrates remarkable economic discipline, according to Krishan Balendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114459
Indian intelligence agencies have raised alarms about Dawood Ibrahim’s drug cartel collaborating with the LTTE, seeking new routes through South India to expand their drug operations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114458
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with India amidst China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific and the nation’s economic challenges, highlighting the need for strategic partnerships in his appearance on NDTV’s “India Ascends.” source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114457
Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his senior officials, accusing them of genocide in relation to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The announcement was made on November 8, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114455