The Sri Lankan Parliament has declared an extended holiday for its Members of Parliament and staff, allowing them a break from their duties. Further details were shared via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116206
Indian pharma company Maan Pharmaceuticals has requested Sri Lankan health authorities to conduct international testing on a controversial drug that was previously withdrawn in Sri Lanka, seeking validation from an accredited laboratory. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116205
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, highlighting concerns over its funding and staffing issues. They called for immediate action to address these challenges. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116201
Over 100 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to dense fog, severely impacting visibility across North India. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116200
The Sri Lankan government has released new regulations revising expressway user fees, amending the National Thoroughfares (User Fee) Regulation No. 1 of 2021, as per the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008, according to a recent Gazette Extraordinary. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116198
The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka has announced that 36 major and over 52 medium-sized reservoirs are currently spilling due to adverse weather conditions in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116197
The Badulla-Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line reopened on December 20, 2025, after extensive repairs from Cyclone Ditwah, with Udarata Menike operating its first train service in 23 days. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116196
A collision between the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express and a herd of elephants in Assam’s Hojai resulted in the deaths of eight elephants and injured one calf, disrupting rail services on Saturday morning. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116195
The World Bank has approved a US$50 million project to aid Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, as confirmed by the Board of Executive Directors. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s technological infrastructure and services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116194
A suspect was arrested by Panadura South Police for holding heroin valued at over Rs. 6 million. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116193