ILO estimates up to 374,000 workers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
The International Labour Organization estimates that Cyclone Ditwah has impacted around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116340
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Fishing vessel with stock of narcotics taken into custody in southern seas brought to Dikkowita harbour
A multi-day fishing vessel suspected of carrying narcotics has been seized in southern seas and brought to Dikkowita fisheries harbour, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116339
Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce
Gold prices surged to a record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce due to rising tensions in Venezuela and anticipated US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also reached historical peaks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116338
T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
A T-56 firearm, along with two magazines of ammunition, was recovered from an abandoned car in Pahalawatte, Ragama, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116337
Libya s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s top military chief and four senior officials were killed in a plane crash shortly after taking off from Ankara, Turkey, on December 23. The incident has been confirmed by officials from both Turkey and Tripoli. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116336
Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today
The Department of Railways has announced that train services on the Northern Railway Line from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa will resume today, December 24, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116335
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers are forecasted in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116332