US Ambassador Julie Chung and Sri Lanka’s Senior Presidential Advisor Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya held discussions on cyclone relief, research and development cooperation, and investment opportunities at the US Embassy in Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115933
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, briefed the chief prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters on cyclone relief efforts, demonstrating India’s support and engagement with Sri Lanka’s religious leadership. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115932
Sri Lanka’s remittances reached USD 7.19 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, with November alone contributing USD 673.4 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115931
Sri Lanka’s Parliament will meet on December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., following a request from the Prime Minister, as announced by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on December 12. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115930
Theldeniya Police arrested 26 individuals, including 22 men and four women, during a raid on an illegal “Facebook party.” The operation resulted in the seizure of various illicit narcotics. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115929
US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia’s prime ministers have agreed to cease hostilities, effective that evening. This development marks a significant step towards peace between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115928
The Meteorology Department forecasts multiple spells of showers across several provinces, including Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and North-Western. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115927
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul announced there is no ceasefire in the conflict with Cambodia, following a phone call with U.S. President Trump. He emphasized that Bangkok is not the aggressor in the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115926
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted bail to the CEO of an insurance company arrested for alleged bribery involving a former Assistant Government Analyst, who remains in remand custody. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115925
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was arrested by the Bribery Commission and remanded until December 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115924
