COPE disclosed that 850 Lanka Sathosa employees were irregularly confirmed in their positions before the 2024 elections. This revelation raised concerns about the legitimacy of the hiring process and its implications for the electoral integrity. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113425
Sri Lanka reports approximately 15 new breast cancer cases daily, with three women succumbing to the disease each day, according to health authorities. This highlights a significant public health concern in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113424
Guatemala’s IGM migration authority announced the arrival of its first flight from the U.S. carrying foreign migrants, alongside Guatemalan citizens being returned from the United States. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113423
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=113422
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has declared a Rs. 10 decrease in egg prices in the local market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113421
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rose by approximately Rs. 5,000 today compared to last week. This increase highlights fluctuations in the gold market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113420
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the people of Venezuela and U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledging his “decisive support” for the nation’s pro-democracy movement. This acknowledgment took place on October 10, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113419
To celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the President has promoted five Brigadiers to the rank of Major General. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113418
Kanapathi Ganesh, also known as Thotalaga Kanna, was sentenced to life in prison by the Colombo High Court for possession of heroin. The ruling marks a significant consequence for involvement in drug trafficking. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113417
India has upgraded its diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban by announcing the reopening of its embassy in Kabul, which had been closed since the Taliban took power in 2021. This move supports the previously isolated group. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113416