The detention order for Sampath Manamperi has been extended. He is in custody for allegedly concealing two containers of raw materials for producing “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) and for possession of weapons. He appeared in Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court on December 19, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116185
Parliament approved a Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore livelihoods and rebuild infrastructure affected by a recent disaster. The proposal was presented and approved on December 19, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116184
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a monthly allowance of Rs. 50,000 for three months to support families from 17,648 homes categorized as destroyed, partially damaged, or unsafe following a recent disaster. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116183
The Department of Meteorology forecasts multiple spells of showers in Eastern, Uva, Central provinces, and Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts tomorrow, December 20. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116182
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced plans to abolish the Executive Presidency, advocating for a parliamentary system and the appointment of a non-executive President. She emphasized that a new constitution is necessary for these changes to be implemented. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116181
The Somawathiya-Sungavila road is closed to vehicles due to flooding, which has affected access to the historic Somawathiya Chaitya. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116180
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend a parliamentary debate on the supplementary estimate today, December 19, 2025, and deliver a special statement, as announced by the President’s Media Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116179
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan, affecting areas including the capital, Kabul, early Friday, as reported by the US Geological Survey. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116178
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) condemned Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal Perera’s treatment of an Attorney-at-Law during an inquiry for an Animal Welfare Association. BASL expressed deep concern over the obstruction faced by the lawyer in fulfilling their professional duties. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116177
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion aimed at supporting the livelihoods of individuals impacted by a sudden disaster, as announced by the Department of Communication of Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116176