Udaya Gammanpila, former MP and leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya party, has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The event took place recently, as reported on October 9, 2025. More details are expected to follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113364
Police arrested a man and woman in Pahala Biyanwila, Kadawatha, on October 8, seizing over 18 kilograms of narcotics in their possession. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113362
Today, October 9, 2025, marks the 151st World Post Day, celebrated worldwide to acknowledge the significance of postal services in connecting people and communities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113360
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in Gaza, expressing hope for lasting peace. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113359
Oil prices declined as Israel and Hamas initiated a plan to cease hostilities in Gaza, reducing the perceived risk in the Middle East. This led to a drop in oil’s war risk premium, prompting investors to sell their holdings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113357
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 47 Indian fishermen and five boats for poaching in its waters near Talaimannar and Delft Island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113356
A 5-year-old child drowned in a swimming pool during a training activity in Nugegoda on the evening of October 8, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113355
The re-scrutinized results for the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released as of October 9, 2025. For further details, visit the link provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113353
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the “first phase” of a peace plan to halt fighting and release a number of hostages and prisoners, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113352