Hamas has released 20 Israeli hostages, with a second group of 13 recently transferred to the Red Cross in southern Gaza and en route to Israel, according to Israeli media. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113485
Donald Trump has arrived in Tel Aviv as a crucial ceasefire between Israel and Hamas unfolds. This development comes amid Hamas’s initiative to release hostages. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113484
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka reaffirmed the country’s dedication to promoting women’s rights and equality, emphasizing the need to translate principles into practical actions for the well-being and dignity of women and girls. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113483
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra urged for global business and investment partnerships ahead of the Economic and Investment Summit 2025, scheduled for December in Colombo. The summit aims to foster international collaboration and investment opportunities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113482
Hamas has released seven hostages to the Red Cross, marking the initial handover during a ceasefire following two years of conflict in Gaza. This event signifies a crucial step in the ongoing peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113481
A Police Constable, arrested for allegedly assaulting an attorney at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, has been granted bail after being remanded. The incident occurred on October 10. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113479
A 34-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his brother in the Galgamuwa area of Kurunegala. The incident involved a sharp weapon. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113478
Mount Lavinia’s Police Headquarters Inspector, H.T.M. Thushara, has been transferred immediately, as reported on October 13, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113477
The 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia starts today in Colombo and runs until October 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113476
In September 2025, Sri Lankan migrant workers sent $695.7 million in remittances to Sri Lanka, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113475