Over 2,000 Ceylon Electricity Board employees have expressed concerns about delays in a voluntary retirement scheme. Those not assigned to new entities under restructuring have written to the Minister of Energy regarding their retirement status. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116297
A 38-year-old man was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon on December 22 in the Dunkannawa area of Marawila, according to local police. The investigation is ongoing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116296
Traffic restrictions are in effect from 3:00 p.m. today in Kelaniya due to the annual school procession by Helena Balika Vidyalaya, coinciding with the Duruthu Perahera at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. Expect disruptions in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116295
Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Denmark by appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island he expresses interest in annexing. This move has stirred controversy, highlighting ongoing geopolitical interests in the region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116294
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe has died at the age of 84, as reported on December 23, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116293
Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived yesterday, will meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, December 23, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116292
Fair weather is expected today, with possible showers in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa, and Hambantota districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116291
Gold prices reached a record high, surpassing $4,400 per ounce for the first time, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid market uncertainties. Silver also saw significant gains in this context. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116290
The Colombo Municipal Council’s inaugural budget proposal, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a three-vote majority. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116289
Two unidentified gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction, Nugegoda, injuring one person on the evening of December 22, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116288