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
Cyclone Ditwah has impacted 29,649 businesses in Sri Lanka, including registered export manufacturing factories, according to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. The extent of the damage and further details have yet to be disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116175
Train services on the Upcountry Railway Line between Badulla and Ambewela will resume starting tomorrow, December 20, as announced by the Department of Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116174
The Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has exceeded Rs. 4.2 billion, amounting to Rs. 4,286 million, according to Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. This fund aims to support those impacted by disasters from Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116172
Several landslides have occurred in Udadumbara and Walapane due to over 300 millimeters of rainfall in 48 hours. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) advises residents to remain vigilant in light of these events. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116171
President Trump has suspended the green card lottery program, which previously enabled the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to enter the U.S. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about immigration and security. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116169
In 2025, Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform achieved a significant milestone by exceeding Rs. 2 billion in digital transactions, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy. This accomplishment highlights the progress in the country’s digital transformation efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116168