Over 1,300 suspects were arrested in an island-wide anti-drug operation named “Nation United – National Drive,” which took place on November 1, 2025. The initiative aims to eradicate narcotics from the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114199
A tragic fire at a discount store in Hermosillo, northwestern Mexico, claimed the lives of at least 23 people, including children, and injured a dozen others. The incident occurred during a holiday weekend, turning festivities into tragedy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114198
Authorities seized over 350 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin valued at approximately Rs. 5 billion from a multi-day fishing vessel, confirmed Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) on November 2, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114197
A fire has erupted at a tyre factory in the Horagasmulla area of Divulapitiya, according to a report by Ada Derana. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114196
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Environment announced a new hotline (1995) starting tomorrow for the public to report any environmental and forest damage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114195
A tragic explosion at the Kiriporuwa Estate rubber factory in Yatiyanthota resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man and injured three others on November 2, 2025, around 8 a.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114194
A suspect with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau in Modara while in possession of crystal methamphetamine (Ice). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114192
Two additional suspects, a man and a woman, have been formally charged in connection to the $102 million Louvre Museum jewel heist, increasing the total number of charged individuals to four, according to the Paris prosecutor. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114191
A multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour on November 2, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114190
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure reported significant progress in implementing a QR-based tea fertilizer distribution system, aimed at improving fertilizer subsidies for tea farmers. This initiative addresses challenges in the delivery of these subsidies effectively. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114189