The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their boat for poaching in Sri Lankan waters near Delft Island, Jaffna on September 28, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113004
Amal Silva, a former member of the Western Provincial Council, has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad, according to police reports. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113003
Tang Renjian, China’s former agriculture minister, received a suspended death sentence for bribery from a Jilin province court, as reported by state news agency Xinhua on September 28, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113002
A suspected infectious disease is spreading among monkey and toque macaque populations in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, raising public health concerns among wildlife officials and local communities. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to address potential risks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113000
During a special operation yesterday, 28,500 individuals were inspected, resulting in 664 arrests for involvement in criminal activities, including illicit liquor and drug-related offenses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112999
Singapore has urged the United Nations to limit the use of veto powers by the five permanent members of the Security Council and has called for reform to enhance the organization’s inclusivity. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112998
Four Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, detained for 52 days in Jaffna Prison, are set to return home on September 30, according to Indian media reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112997
Experts, including Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, emphasize that 80% of global heart disease deaths are preventable, highlighting a significant opportunity for improving heart health and reducing fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112996
Security has been increased around actor-politician Vijay’s Chennai home following a deadly stampede at his Karur rally, which resulted in 39 fatalities, including 10 children and 16 women. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112995