The Tangalle Magistrate’s Court has authorized police to detain and interrogate Sanath Weerasinghe, also known as Beliatta Sana, following his arrest related to a significant narcotics seizure in Seenimodara, Tangalle. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113192
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicated after 25 years, handing the throne to his son, Guillaume. The 70-year-old had served in a primarily symbolic role during his reign. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113190
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters on October 3, 2025, to receive their blessings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113189
COPE Chairman announced a new program to monitor the performance of all state institutions for a year. An awareness workshop was conducted in Parliament for the heads of 457 institutions under COPE’s oversight to discuss the initiative. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113188
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning expected in various provinces and districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113187
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially presented the Sannas Pathra (letter of appointment) to the new Asgiri Anunayake Thero, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, at Magul Maduwa within the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. The event took place on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113186
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic milestone for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. The announcement was made on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113185
A fire occurred at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles, one of the largest on the U.S. West Coast. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed the incident, noting that the flames were contained to a specific area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113184
A wild elephant was killed by a fuel train on the Eastern Railway Line near Habarana on October 3, 2025. The incident occurred between the 137 ½ Mile Post and Hatares Kotuwa stations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113183
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court scheduled a consideration for former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application on October 8, 2025. The application seeks his release before potential arrest by the Bribery Commission. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113182