Advisory issued for severe lightening
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning affecting multiple provinces. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114374
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Opposition Leader Sajith holds talks with BJP National President in New Delhi
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, met with BJP National President JP Nadda in New Delhi today, as part of the KNOW BJP initiative. The discussions took place on November 6, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114373
NPP Peliyagoda UC member s husband arrested with narcotics to be detained
The husband of NPP Peliyagoda UC member Disna Niranjala has been arrested for heroin possession. The Thambuttegama Magistrate ordered his remand until November 12. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114372
Mannar residents set to continue protest against wind power projects and sand mining
Mannar residents, represented by the Mannar Citizens Committee, have decided to persist with protests against wind power projects and mineral sand mining near Mannar Island, seeking to halt construction and deny further permits. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114371
Suspected Somali pirates attack Malta-flagged tanker with grenades, board ship off the coast
Suspected Somali pirates attacked a Malta-flagged tanker off the coast of Somalia, using grenades and machine guns to board the vessel, as confirmed by British authorities. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114369
SC reserves judgment in Vidya murder case appeal
The Supreme Court has finished hearings on the appeal of defendants, including “Swiss Kumar,” convicted for the 2015 murder of schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna. The court has reserved its judgment, which will be announced at a later date. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114367
Govt remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at reducing the risk of leprosy President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed the government’s commitment to reducing leprosy risk, enhancing treatment accessibility, and ensuring social protection for affected individuals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114366
Election to appoint new Weligama PS Chairman to be held on Nov. 28
An election for the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha is set for November 28, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114365
First phase of third school term for 2025 ends tomorrow
The first phase of the third school term for all government and approved private schools will end tomorrow, November 7, 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Education. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114364
Pre-trial hearing date set in case against Keheliya and several others
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has scheduled a pre-trial conference for November 26 in the case against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 12 others, related to the alleged importation of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114363