The government advises the public against sharing personal information with unauthorized individuals claiming to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims. It warns of fraudulent messages aimed at misleading people and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal data. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115803
A car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle, resulting in an accident. Further details are pending. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115802
Cyclone Ditwah has severely polluted 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s coastline due to heavy flooding, as reported by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). The environmental impact highlights the cyclone’s significant effects on the coastal region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115801
A fire in a seven-storey building in Jakarta, Indonesia, has resulted in 20 confirmed deaths. The incident occurred on Tuesday, according to official reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115799
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) has requested the government to implement an immediate debt relief program for teachers and principals impacted by recent disasters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115798
An Indian relief aircraft landed at Bandaranaike International Airport on December 9, 2025, delivering a bailey bridge and medical supplies as part of ongoing humanitarian aid efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115795
All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, and North-Central provinces will reopen for academic activities on Monday, December 16, as announced by the Secretary to the Ministry of Education. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115794
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above 22,000 points, gaining 439 points during trading on December 9, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115792
The Department of Irrigation announced the opening of a sluice gate at the Upper Kotmale Reservoir due to rainfall in the catchment areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115791