Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will allocate nearly Rs. 1.5 billion annually for the development and promotion of school cricket, as announced by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113894
The Thai government plans to negotiate with Sri Lanka on October 28 to repatriate two elephants gifted to Sri Lanka, amid concerns about their poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113893
A head-on collision between a van and a tipper truck in Valaichchenai resulted in one death and eight injuries, including six women from the same family. The incident occurred on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113892
Seven individuals have been remanded after their arrest on October 23 for allegedly operating, promoting, and managing a pyramid scheme, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113891
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the termination of all trade talks with Canada, citing a fraudulent advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs as the reason. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113890
The skipper of the boat that transported Ishara Sewwandi, a suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder, has been arrested in Jaffna by the Colombo Crimes Division. Police confirm the custody of both the individual and the vessel involved. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113889
A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Kurnool, resulting in the reported deaths of 25 passengers and multiple injuries on October 24, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113888
Eight suspects, including one woman, were arrested in Pettah for staging a fake robbery to steal over Rs. 20 million from a private institution during an employee’s bank transport. The incident highlights ongoing issues with theft and deception in financial operations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113887
An unidentified body was found in the sea near the Colombo Port Adani Terminal by Colombo Port Police after receiving a tip. Further details are yet to be released. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113886
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week during his Asia trip, as confirmed by the White House. This meeting comes amid heightened trade tensions between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113885