Heavy rainfall is anticipated today in parts of the island, particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces, and the Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are expected throughout the day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113884
Lahiru Achintha of Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the Boys 1500m event at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. His remarkable performance took place on Thursday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113883
King Charles and Pope Leo held a historic joint prayer in the Sistine Chapel, marking the first collaboration between an English monarch and a Catholic pope since King Henry VIII’s break from Rome in 1534. This significant event occurred on October 24, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113882
The National Awards Ceremony for Excellence in Agricultural Research for 2023 and 2025 took place on October 23 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113881
A high-level meeting at Bandaranaike International Airport, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation and the Defence Secretary, focused on enhancing security measures. The meeting aimed to address current security protocols and improve overall safety at the airport. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113880
The Court of Appeal has extended the order preventing the removal of Kehelbaddara Padme from the Criminal Investigation Department until December 2, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113879
The death toll from recent floods in Mexico has risen to 78. Rescue teams are still searching for missing persons. The severe weather has impacted five states, displacing thousands and causing significant infrastructure damage. Recovery efforts are ongoing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113877
The White House East Wing will be completely demolished to construct a ballroom for President Donald Trump, contradicting his earlier commitment that the project would not affect the historic landmark. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113876
A private company manager in Polonnaruwa was arrested for allegedly impersonating an officer from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113875
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 10,000 today and by approximately Rs. 77,000 compared to last week. This significant drop highlights a continuing trend in the market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113874