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Sri Lanka anticipates a 5% economic growth in 2026, paralleling this year’s performance and exceeding IMF forecasts. This growth is largely attributed to post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction efforts, according to a senior minister’s statement to Reuters on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116117
The government will present a supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion to Parliament tomorrow to aid those impacted by a recent disaster. This funding aims to help restore affected livelihoods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116115
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport due to a technical issue. It is set to depart for Istanbul at 10:00 p.m. tomorrow, December 18, according to the airline’s official website. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116114
China’s Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming China’s full support for Sri Lanka’s economic and social development during their discussion at the Presidential Secretariat on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116113
A strike has commenced following the assault of a doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital by a three-wheeler driver. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116111
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from the Government of Japan to support development initiatives. The agreement was formalized on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116110
Prison officers at Galle Prison fired warning shots to thwart an escape attempt by two remand inmates. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges within the facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116109
The government has extended the pension payment period for farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka until December 31, 2025, to address the cyclone’s impact. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116108
Investigations are underway following a social media video showing a man torturing and setting fire to a wild elephant in Mihintale’s Ambagahawala area. The Department of Wildlife Conservation has initiated a probe to identify and arrest the individual responsible for this act. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116106
Doctors at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital have initiated a strike due to inadequate security measures. The strike highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety for medical professionals at the facility. Further details are available through the provided sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116105