58-year-old shot dead in Tissamaharama
A 58-year-old man was shot dead in the Sandungama area of Tissamaharama on the evening of September 26. The incident is currently under investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112950
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Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak
Delegates from various nations staged a walkout at the U.N. General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech, asserting the need to continue military actions against Hamas in Gaza, amidst increasing global criticism of the ongoing conflict. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112949
12 injured in collision involving lorry, van and three-wheeler
Twelve individuals were injured in a traffic accident involving a lorry, a van, and a three-wheeler on the Bandaragama-Kalutara road in the Wewita area. The incident occurred on September 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112948
Sri Lanka, India ties have reached point of unprecedented excellence- Envoy
The envoy of Sri Lanka announced that relations between India and Sri Lanka have achieved “unprecedented excellence” following visits from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112947
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on two charges related to his testimony before Congress. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112946
Update on Na Uyana Monastery cable car tragedy- Full list of victims released
The victims’ list from the Na Uyana Monastery cable car tragedy includes Indian and Romanian Buddhist monks. Their bodies will be repatriated to their home countries at family requests, coordinated with the High Commissioner’s Office. The incident occurred in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112945
Four Wayamba Uni. students remanded over ragging incident
Four third-year Wayamba University students were remanded by the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court for allegedly ragging a second-year student. The court’s decision followed their arrest in connection with the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112944
CEA transactions to be processed via GovPay from today
Effective today, the Ministry of Environment has mandated that all Central Environmental Authority (CEA) payment transactions will be conducted through the digital platform GovPay. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112943
Police obtain 90-day detention order on Sampath Manamperi
The Western Province North Crimes Division reported that Acting Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera has granted a 90-day detention order for Sampath Manamperi to facilitate further questioning, as stated by an Ada Derana reporter. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112942
Manusha Nanayakkara files anticipatory bail application
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has submitted an anticipatory bail application to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He seeks bail in anticipation of a possible arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112941