The death toll from floods in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz region has reached 20, with at least two dozen people reported missing. Rescue teams are continuing to reach inaccessible areas, and officials anticipate the number of casualties may increase, according to Deputy Civil Defense Minister Alfredo Troche. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116050
A Police Sergeant has been suspended for allegedly having close contact with Nanda Kumar Thakshee, a female suspect detained for 90 days in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, known as Ganemulla Sanjeewa, at the Aluthkade court complex. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116048
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has started special inspections of schools in Central Province at risk of landslides, prompted by adverse weather conditions from Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116047
A Police Sergeant from the Welipenna Police Station died after being hit by a speeding motorcycle on the Aluthgama-Mathugama road, according to Welipenna Police. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116046
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake, who was detained by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been granted bail. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116045
D.S. de Silva, a former Sri Lankan leg-spinner and ex-Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, has died at the age of 83. He was a distinguished player in Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116043
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its directive banning third-term exams for Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. This decision is part of ongoing educational policies. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116042
Australian police announced that the two alleged gunmen connected to the mass shooting at Bondi Beach recently traveled to the Philippines, with ongoing investigations into the purpose of their trip. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116041
The government is granting special leave to state officials impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused floods, landslides, and road blockages, preventing them from reporting to work. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116040
The Irrigation Department plans to open the spill gates of the Inginimitiya Reservoir, releasing 1,000 cubic feet of water per second starting at approximately 7:30 a.m. today, December 16, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116039