US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia’s prime ministers have agreed to cease hostilities, effective that evening. This development marks a significant step towards peace between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115928
The Meteorology Department forecasts multiple spells of showers across several provinces, including Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and North-Western. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115927
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul announced there is no ceasefire in the conflict with Cambodia, following a phone call with U.S. President Trump. He emphasized that Bangkok is not the aggressor in the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115926
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted bail to the CEO of an insurance company arrested for alleged bribery involving a former Assistant Government Analyst, who remains in remand custody. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115925
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was arrested by the Bribery Commission and remanded until December 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115924
Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, arrested following a vehicular collision in Sapugaskanda, has been granted bail, as confirmed by the Police Spokesman. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115922
The Ratnapura Municipal Council’s first budget for 2026, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a narrow margin of one vote. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115921
Former MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, also a President’s Counsel, is set to be appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115920
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 5,700 houses have been completely destroyed by severe adverse weather conditions recently experienced across the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115919
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, expressed gratitude to China for its support following Cyclone Ditwah during a meeting with Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 12, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115918