Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning expected in various provinces and districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113187
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President Anura Kumara presents Sannas Pathra to new Asgiri Anunayake Thero
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially presented the Sannas Pathra (letter of appointment) to the new Asgiri Anunayake Thero, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, at Magul Maduwa within the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. The event took place on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113186
UK names Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic milestone for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. The announcement was made on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113185
Fire breaks out at Chevron s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles
A fire occurred at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles, one of the largest on the U.S. West Coast. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed the incident, noting that the flames were contained to a specific area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113184
Wild elephant killed in train collision in Habarana
A wild elephant was killed by a fuel train on the Eastern Railway Line near Habarana on October 3, 2025. The incident occurred between the 137 ½ Mile Post and Hatares Kotuwa stations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113183
Manusha s anticipatory bail application fixed for consideration
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court scheduled a consideration for former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application on October 8, 2025. The application seeks his release before potential arrest by the Bribery Commission. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113182
Calls for PC polls aim to show public opinion on govt Mahinda Deshapriya
Former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya remarked that the current push for Provincial Council elections is primarily intended to illustrate public dissent against the existing government. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113181
AG to file indictments against Dambulla Thunders owner in LPL match-fixing case
The Attorney General plans to file indictments against Dambulla Thunders owner Tamim Rahman related to match-fixing in the LPL, according to the Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports-Related Offences. The announcement was made in Colombo Magistrate’s Court on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113178
ASPI crosses 22,000 for the first time
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone by surpassing 22,000 points for the first time during trading on October 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113177
Navy arrests two suspects with illegal gold stock in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested two suspects for possessing illegal gold during a special operation in the Arachchal sea area of Kalpitiya. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113176