The government will implement the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act starting December 1, 2025, according to an announcement made on November 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114800
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry addressed SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva’s concerns about outdated government websites, acknowledging that the issues arise from obsolete technology. The Ministry clarified plans to overhaul these sites to improve functionality and accessibility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114799
A married couple was swept away by flash floods in the Kandepuhulpola area of Boralanda, Welimada. Authorities have recovered one body, and further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114798
Police in Bentota recovered a parcel with approximately 20 to 25 kilograms of suspected narcotics washed ashore on the beach. The incident occurred this morning, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114797
Train services on the main line are delayed due to a signal failure at Orugodawatte, as reported by Sri Lanka Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114796
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced that their trade union action will persist today, November 18, 2025, due to the lack of a satisfactory resolution to the issues they’ve raised. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114795
The Baddegama Police recovered a motorcycle believed to be involved in a shooting incident near a restaurant at the Kiralagahawela junction in Meetiyagoda on November 17. Further details on the incident are yet to be released. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114793
The UN Security Council approved a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and permitting an international stabilization force in the region. The vote took place on November 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114792
The BBC plans to contest any defamation claim from U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting there is no basis for such a case regarding the editing of one of his speeches, according to the organization’s chair. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114791
Heavy rainfall is forecasted for parts of the island due to a persistent low-pressure area, according to the Department of Meteorology. Cloudy skies are also anticipated across most regions today, November 18, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114790