Ada Derana
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC- FM
Sri Lanka is dedicated to collaborating with BIMSTEC to leverage science, technology, and innovation for regional prosperity and resilience, as stated by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113500
Netanyahu nominates Israel s greatest friend Donald Trump for country s highest award
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the nation’s highest honor, making him the first non-Israeli recipient of this award. The announcement emphasizes Trump’s significant support for Israel during his presidency. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113496
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply
Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply, as reported on October 13, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113495
Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across various provinces and districts. Caution is urged during this weather event. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113493
Fire breaks out at building on Bauddhaloka Mawatha
A fire has erupted in a building on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113492
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth research
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their research on innovation-driven economic growth, as announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113491
Benjamin Netanyahu to attend summit in Egypt with Donald Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to attend a summit on resolving the Gaza war in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, alongside former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an Egyptian presidential spokesperson. The summit is scheduled for Monday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113489