Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa chaired a special discussion aimed at enhancing drug quality testing mechanisms and standards. The meeting focused on strategies to expand and strengthen the processes related to maintaining high drug quality standards. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116393
The Hikkaduwa Urban Council’s budget, managed by the National People’s Power, has faced defeat for the third consecutive time. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116392
During this festive season, the Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri chapters encourage the public to celebrate Christmas differently by assisting those impacted by recent calamities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116389
King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day broadcast from Westminster Abbey, emphasizing pilgrimage as a central theme of his address to the UK and the Commonwealth. The speech is scheduled for Thursday, December 25, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116388
Fourteen people have been hospitalized following a bus accident in Serunuwara, where the vehicle overturned after veering off the road. The incident occurred on the morning of December 25, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116387
A recent island-wide police operation arrested 597 individuals for suspected criminal activities, including illicit liquor and drug offenses. The operation involved inspections of nearly 30,000 individuals and aimed to address rising crime rates. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116386
On Christmas Day, inmates in all island prisons have been granted special visiting access, allowing them to meet with visitors, as announced by prison authorities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116384
A tragic accident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, India, has left at least 17 people feared dead after a private sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a lorry on National Highway-48. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116382
A T-56 assault rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition were discovered on a plot of land in 60-Watta, Grandpass, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116380
The Police Narcotics Bureau has secured seven-day detention orders for suspects arrested on a fishing vessel off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where a significant narcotics haul was found by Navy officers. The investigation continues as authorities seek further details. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116379