Three suspects linked to the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara have been remanded until October 30, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114037
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Motor Vehicles (Drugs) Directive No. 1 of 2025 to Parliament for approval, introducing new regulations on drug testing for motorists. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114036
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to present amended vehicle seatbelt regulations for expressways to Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114035
Nine suspects, including the gunman and the motorcycle rider, have been arrested for the murder of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, who was shot and killed in his office. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114034
The government plans to establish four new high court premises in Colombo 7 to support the Ministry of Justice’s responsibilities under the Anti-Corruption National Action Plan for 2025-2029. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114032
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Prime Minister to fill 8,547 vacancies across various departments and institutions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114031
A gunman linked to three murders was arrested in Anuradhapura, along with two accomplices, while they possessed 106 grams of heroin. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114030
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the Security Council is “ineffective” in addressing global crises due to divisions among superpowers. The conflicting views among its members hinder its ability to take decisive action, leading to paralysis in addressing pressing international issues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114029
Fashion designer Michael Kors has pledged US$2.7 million to support initiatives by the World Food Programme (WFP) aimed at improving the wellbeing of children and farmers in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114028
A delegation of Sri Lankan Ministers, led by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, visited the UK at the invitation of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy to engage with the Sri Lankan community. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114026
