Fire breaks out at Galle Prison
A fire has been reported at Galle Prison, with details emerging. Further updates are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113160
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Ex-President Mahinda s Chief Security Officer produced before court
Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and has now been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113159
UK police respond to stabbing incident outside synagogue in Manchester
UK police are responding to a stabbing incident outside a synagogue in Manchester. Local media has reported the attack, currently under investigation. Further details are forthcoming. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113158
SC sets date to hear FR petition filed by ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen
The Supreme Court will hear former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s Fundamental Rights petition, challenging his 2021 arrest and detention without justifiable cause, on March 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113157
Ashoka Dharmasena appointed as DIG of Police Narcotics Bureau
Ashoka Dharmasena, previously the Deputy Inspector General of Police for Western Province North, has been appointed as the new DIG of the Police Narcotics Bureau. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113156
Ex-President Mahinda s Chief Security Officer Neville Wanniarachchi arrested
Neville Wanniarachchi, the Chief Security Officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with ongoing investigations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113155
SLS certification to be made mandatory for plastic bottles and children s items from April 2026
Starting April 2026, obtaining Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification will be mandatory for manufacturers of plastic items, including feeding bottles and lunch boxes for schoolchildren, according to Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. This initiative aims to ensure safety and compliance before these products are released to the market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113153
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir leave 4 people dead and over 100 injured
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday resulted in four deaths and over 100 injuries as thousands demanded subsidies for food and electricity, clashing with police during the demonstrations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113151
Importers object to Treasury proposal to release detained vehicles with 35% surcharge
Vehicle importers have challenged a Treasury proposal in the Court of Appeal that requires a 35% surcharge for the release of vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs. The objection highlights concern over the financial burden on importers. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113150
No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapse, with 59 still missing- Rescuers
Rescuers have found “no more signs of life” in the rubble of a collapsed school in Indonesia, with 59 individuals still unaccounted for. Officials express growing concerns that no additional survivors will be located. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113149