PM Harini to leave for India today
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is set to embark on an official visit to India today. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113594
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Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are anticipated in various regions of the island, with showers or thundershowers expected to begin after 1:00 p.m. on October 16, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113593
Sri Lankan passport drops to 98th in global rankings
The Sri Lankan passport has fallen to 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, reflecting a decline in travel freedom. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113592
IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the global economy’s resilience is bolstered by most countries’ decision not to retaliate against President Trump’s tariffs, highlighting this as a key factor in supporting global growth. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113590
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New Secretaries appointed to two Ministries
W.W.S. Mangala, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Planning Service, has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, according to the President’s Media Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113587
Ishara Sewwandi brought back to Sri Lanka from Nepal
Ishara Sewwandi, a female fugitive linked to the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, was arrested in Nepal and has returned to Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113585
Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara granted bail
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, has been granted bail, according to reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113583