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
Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, arrested following a vehicular collision in Sapugaskanda, has been granted bail, as confirmed by the Police Spokesman. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115922
The Ratnapura Municipal Council’s first budget for 2026, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a narrow margin of one vote. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115921