The government, led by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, is focused on quickly delivering relief to restore normalcy in disaster-affected Kandy. Cooperation from divisional officials is crucial to ensure timely assistance reaches those in need. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115747
A high-level national committee has been established to coordinate and distribute foreign humanitarian aid for Sri Lankans affected by recent flooding. The committee aims to ensure efficient management of the assistance received. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115744
A decision has been made to quickly restore necessary facilities to the Kandy Court Complex, which suffered damage from flooding due to Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115743
Police in the Valaichchenai Division have seized two firearms near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road. The incident occurred on December 8, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115742
Sri Lanka Police urge public assistance to protect exposed telecom cables at risk of damage due to adverse weather conditions. A telecommunications provider requested the Inspector General of Police to raise awareness of the issue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115738
The Colombo High Court will revisit the match-fixing case against British citizen Tamim Rahman, owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, on January 7, 2026. The case was filed by the Attorney General. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115737
The Trump administration instructed US embassies to deny visas to applicants with experience in fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, as outlined in a State Department memo obtained by Reuters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115736
A Chinese relief plane carrying emergency supplies valued at approximately US$ 1.4 million has arrived in Sri Lanka to assist victims of severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115734
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, affecting several provinces. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115733
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development is requesting information on industries impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. A notice has been issued regarding a ₹200,000 grant from the government to help restore these affected industries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115732