A councillor from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was arrested by Badulla Galauda Police in Pallewatte for possessing 86 grams of cannabis. The incident involves a member of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114761
A tragic collision in Saudi Arabia on Monday involved a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims, which crashed into a diesel tanker, resulting in at least 35 fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114760
GMOA representatives began a trade union action on November 17 and met with the President at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss their demands. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114759
Anura Walpola, the former Chairman of the Geological Survey Mines Bureau (GSMB), was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on November 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114758
Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for questioning. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114757
The Committee Stage Debate for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, known as the 80th Budget Speech, began today (November 17) under the Speaker’s chairmanship. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114756
A bridge at a mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed from overcrowding, resulting in at least 32 fatalities, according to regional officials. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114755
Two individuals have drowned and a teenager is missing following multiple drowning incidents reported across the country on November 16, according to police. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114754
A woman has been arrested by the Colombo District Crime Division for aiding in the recent shooting and murder incident in Kotahena. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114753
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will begin trade union action today at 8 a.m. in response to several demands. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114752