The Education Ministry announced that schools closed due to Cyclone Ditwah will reopen island-wide tomorrow, December 16. However, 147 schools will remain closed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115993
A 34-year-old drug trafficker was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau for possessing over 21 kg of Kush. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115992
Australian police reported that a father and son were behind the Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. This incident marks Australia’s deadliest gun violence in nearly 30 years, prompting national mourning for the victims. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115991
From December 16, showery conditions are expected to intensify over the island due to an Easterly wave, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115990
Another arrest has been made related to the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee. The detained individual is the wife of underworld figure Anura Pushpakumara, also known as “Batu Meeya,” who had previously been arrested for involvement in the crime. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115989
A pipeline leak due to an explosion at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port was reported early today but has since been brought under control. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115987
A bystander at Sydney’s Bondi Beach is being recognized as a hero after tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that resulted in 12 fatalities at a Jewish holiday event. His actions are believed to have potentially saved lives during the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115986
The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka is continuing to rise, as reported by the Disaster Management Center (DMC), following the cyclone’s landfall over two weeks ago. Further updates are anticipated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115985