Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka on October 15, 2025, following her successful visit to China for the Global Leaders Meeting on Women 2025, which she attended at the invitation of the Chinese government. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113564
Senior Superintendent of Police Hemal Prashantha has been transferred from his role as Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau to serve as Acting Commander at the Police Field Force Headquarters. A new director for the PNB has been appointed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113563
Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake has submitted a writ petition to the Court of Appeal, requesting an order to prevent his arrest related to an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. The petition was filed through his legal representatives. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113562
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement regarding ongoing investigations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113561
Two Special Task Force personnel have traveled to Nepal to support the CID team in repatriating five Sri Lankan suspects, including main suspect Ishara Sewwandi, involved in the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113560
Ishara Sewwandi, a fugitive female suspect in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, was arrested in Nepal on October 14 and is set to be returned to Sri Lanka today, October 15, according to police sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113558
A man has died following the collapse of an earth mound in a mine located in Agarathenna, within the Passara Police Division. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113557
A fire at a garment factory in Bangladesh on Tuesday resulted in at least 16 fatalities, with injuries reported and the death toll expected to increase, according to officials. The incident also affected a nearby chemical warehouse. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113556
The U.S. State Department revoked visas for six foreigners due to social media comments regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This action reflects the government’s stance against harmful rhetoric related to the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113555
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 800kg of drugs, including 670kg of Ice, from 51 floating packages off the southern coast. The drugs were brought to the Tangalle fisheries harbor for further investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113554
