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
Singapore will donate US$100,000 to aid the Singapore Red Cross in its fundraising efforts for relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following a humanitarian crisis triggered by a recent cyclone. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115916
President Trump signed an executive order preventing states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). This move aims to establish a unified federal approach to AI governance. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115915
Sri Lankan officials, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara, confirmed that foreign humanitarian aid will be systematically distributed. They conducted an inspection at the Orugodawatta Warehouse Complex to ensure proper coordination and distribution of the aid. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115914
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for the districts of Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115912
The Attorney General announced to the Supreme Court that Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the recruitment of women for all positions within Sri Lanka Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115909
A bus driver in Sri Lanka successfully saved 14 lives by maneuvering his vehicle into an embankment after its brakes failed while en route from Badulla to Anuradhapura. The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, highlighting the driver’s quick thinking and skill in a life-threatening situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115908
Sapugaskanda Police are investigating a head-on collision involving MP Asoka Ranwala, which resulted in multiple injuries, including an infant. Authorities have pledged to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115907
Australia’s Assistant Minister Julian Hill visited Sri Lanka to enhance partnerships in education, migration, and security. The Australian High Commission emphasized the significance of this visit in strengthening relations between the two nations across various sectors. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115906
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended Level-3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings for 33 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across four districts, advising against unnecessary travel due to potential hazards. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115905