Kuchchaveli PS Chairman arrested on bribery charges
The Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114153
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner presents credentials to King Charles III
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK, Nimal Senadheera, presented his Letters of Credence to King Charles III. This official ceremony was noted by the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114152
T-56 assault rifle found within Jaffna University premises
A T-56 assault rifle and ammunition were discovered hidden in the roof of the University of Jaffna’s library, according to police reports. The find raises concerns regarding security on campus. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114151
Former STC Chairman granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114150
Colombo inflation rises to 2.1% in October 2025
Colombo’s inflation rate rose to 2.1% in October 2025, up from 1.5% in September 2025, as reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. This change is based on the Year-on-Year comparison using the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114149
Wife of Backhoe Saman granted bail
Shadhika Lakshani, wife of the notorious criminal Backhoe Saman, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, while Saman remains in remand custody. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114148
Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
A shooting incident in the Delgoda area of Kalawana has resulted in injuries to two individuals. Further details are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114147
Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder- CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requested the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to extend the detention of a female lawyer by 90 days in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114146
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has occurred in an electricity transformer on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114144
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Sri Lankan government has secured a USD 90 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for rural road development as part of the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114140