The Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has surpassed Rs. 3.4 billion in contributions, aimed at assisting those impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma reported total funds of over Rs. 3,421 million as of December 14, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115960
Sri Lanka’s death toll from recent adverse weather has reached 643, as confirmed by the Disaster Management Center. The severe conditions have significantly impacted the country over the past few days. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115959
Five individuals, including a woman and two youths, were killed in separate road accidents across various locations on the island on December 13, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115956
A Sri Lankan national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle 2.3 kilograms of heroin from Malaysia, according to the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115955
Cambodia closed its border crossings with Thailand on December 13, 2025, following Bangkok’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s assertion that a truce was reached amid ongoing deadly fighting. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115954
The Department of Meteorology forecasts light showers in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces today, December 14, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115953
A shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island resulted in two fatalities and eight critical injuries on December 13, 2025, according to authorities. The incident has raised concerns at the prestigious Ivy League institution. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115952
The Treasury has disbursed over Rs. 13 billion for disaster relief, according to Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. This funding aims to assist those impacted by the ongoing disaster situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115951
Israeli military forces reportedly killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in a Gaza airstrike. Saed was considered one of the key planners behind the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to multiple Israeli media sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115950
The Somawathiya-Sungavila main road is set to be temporarily closed again, with necessary steps already initiated for the closure. Further details will follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115949