UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the country will not ease visa regulations for India. This announcement comes as he prepares to arrive in India to promote the advantages of a recent trade agreement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113330
A woman, the owner of a house in Wadigala, Hungama, has been arrested by police in connection with a double murder involving a couple. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113329
The Supreme Court has approved the hearing of three fundamental rights petitions by Shani Abeysekara and two others, who allege their human rights were violated during their 2020 arrest by the Colombo Crimes Division without reasonable suspicion. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113328
Starting November 30, 2025, commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines, according to Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113326
The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances has voiced concerns over Sri Lanka’s insufficient progress in handling enforced disappearance cases. The Office on Missing Persons has only tracked a few of the nearly 17,000 cases reported, indicating a significant lack of advancement in resolving this critical issue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113324
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake reported in Parliament that over 165,000 vehicle number plates have been issued, while acknowledging ongoing delays in the issuance process. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113323
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a loan agreement with the Sri Lankan government, providing $52 million for the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project. This funding aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s power transmission and promote renewable energy, supporting sustainable development efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113322
The final public consultation on electricity tariff revisions proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will take place today, October 8, 2025. This event marks the conclusion of public comments submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113321
The Sri Lanka Grama Niladhari Officers Association threatens an island-wide strike if the upcoming budget does not include their due allowances. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113320
Gold prices surged past $4,000 an ounce for the first time, fueled by investor demand for safety amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, as well as anticipated interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing rally. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113319