Nearly 1,000 individuals were arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday, part of the “Nation United – National Drive” initiative aimed at eradicating narcotics in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116007
Former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman, Dhammika Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116006
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake condemned the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia, expressing deep condolences to the Australian government and its people. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116005
A suspect was arrested in Batapola by the Ampara Division Criminal Investigation Unit for possessing a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116004
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, confirmed that no Sri Lankans were injured in the shooting at a Jewish celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116001
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road has reopened to traffic after being closed for 18 days due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The reopening took place on December 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116000
A tragic school bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in 17 fatalities and 20 injuries when the bus carrying children fell off a cliff, according to the local governor. The incident occurred in a rural area and was reported on December 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115999
Six individuals, including two women, were arrested in Puthukudiyiruppu for illegal excavations while searching for artifacts in Devi Puram. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115998
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty by the High Court of collusion with foreign forces under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence. This ruling underscores the government’s strict stance on pro-democracy activism. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115997
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families remain in relief centres following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115996