The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of drug traffickers Sehan Sathsara (“Dehi Bale Malli”) and his brother Thushan Nethsara (“Kalu Malli”), who are allegedly hiding abroad while running drug operations in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113800
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year prison sentence for conspiring to obtain campaign funds from Libya. His incarceration marks a significant decline for the leader who held office from 2007 to 2012, as he arrived at La Sante prison in Paris. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113799
Sri Lanka has achieved a commendable 7th place in the 2025 ranking of the world’s best food, as per Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the country’s exceptional culinary offerings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113798
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the government has not decided to remove the vehicle pass logos for lawyers and doctors. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113797
Coconut plantations in Puttalam District are facing significant damage due to a widespread caterpillar outbreak, affecting numerous farms in the area. The situation is worsening, necessitating urgent attention and possible intervention to mitigate further impact on the coconut industry. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113794
Train services on Sri Lanka’s up-country line are disrupted, operating only up to Rambukkana from Colombo and Peradeniya from Badulla until noon on October 22. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113793
Students from the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Agriculture have been remanded until October 28 after being arrested due to a clash following a cricket match, according to Ada Derana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113792
Sri Lanka currently faces a shortage of 36,178 teachers in provincial and national schools, as reported by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on October 21, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113791
As of October 20, 2025, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has reported 40,633 dengue cases since January. This highlights a significant public health concern as the region contends with the ongoing outbreak. Further information is available via AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113790
The Disaster Management Centre reports that 152 houses have been damaged nationwide due to adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113789
