A couple in Divulapitiya has been arrested by the Anti-Vice Unit for allegedly operating a long-term drug racket, leading to the seizure of heroin and Ice. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114454
The victim of the Kotahena shooting has been identified as an associate of Balachandran Pushparaj, known as “Pukudu Kanna.” Investigations are ongoing following the incident that occurred on November 7. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114453
Over 1,000 suspects were arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids on November 7, as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign to eliminate narcotics in the country. The total arrests reached 1,087. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114451
Researchers found over 111,000 spiders in what is believed to be the world’s largest spider web inside a cave along the Albanian-Greek border. The discovery highlights a unique ecosystem thriving in a dark environment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114450
The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested three suspects in Galle on November 8, 2025, during a raid in the Seenigama area. The arrested individuals were found with a substantial amount of heroin. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114449
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar denied bail applications from former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were convicted in the “carrom board case” and are appealing their sentences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114448
The debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill begins today, November 8, and will last for six days, concluding on November 14. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114447
James Watson, the acclaimed geneticist and Nobel Prize co-winner for discovering DNA’s structure, passed away at age 97 after a brief illness, as confirmed by his former employer’s statement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114446
The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rainfall with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. on November 08, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114445
U.S. airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights following a Federal Aviation Administration order to reduce service due to a government shutdown. Travelers are urgently trying to adjust to the disruptions as the impact of the shutdown takes effect nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114444
