Starting today, November 1, 2025, traders must charge consumers for plastic shopping bags with handles, known as “sili-sili bags.” This new regulation aims to address environmental concerns regarding plastic use. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114166
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested six people and seized their fishing vessel in the western coast’s deep seas on suspicions of drug-related activities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114165
Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker, endorsed the certificate for the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill on October 30, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114164
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that there will be no price changes for domestic gas cylinder refills in November 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114163
A shooting suspect was arrested in Hingurana during a raid by the Moratuwa Police Special Task Force. The arrest also led to the confiscation of 13 grams of heroin. The incident occurred on November 31, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114162
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the southeast Indian Ridge on November 1, 2025, at 2053 GMT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. More details are available via AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114161
Mainly fair weather is expected today, with possible showers or thundershowers in parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva provinces, and Ampara district after 2:00 PM, according to the Meteorology Department. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114160
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, which will take effect from midnight on November 1, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114159
Air Japan will halt all operations starting March 2026, nearly two years after its parent company ANA introduced the low-cost carrier primarily for Asian routes. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114158
The Sri Lanka Navy captured a dinghy with over 185.6 kg of Kerala cannabis, valued at over Rs. 41 million, during a search operation near Delft in Jaffna. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114156