A BEST bus struck pedestrians in Bhandup, Mumbai, on Monday night, resulting in four fatalities and nine injuries. The accident occurred around 10 PM, according to officials. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116547
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) reports an increase in crystal methamphetamine (Ice) use in Sri Lanka, with over 60,000 addicts arrested in the first ten months of 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116546
Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Mukalla, targeting a shipment of weapons for a local separatist force allegedly arriving from the UAE. The UAE has not yet commented on the bombing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116545
Cyclone Ditwah has resulted in a loss of Rs. 21 billion to Sri Lanka’s health sector, according to Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The minister highlighted the significant financial impact on the nation’s health system due to the cyclone. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116544
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announces that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are undergoing repairs and are currently out of service. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116543
Colombo will implement a special traffic and security plan for New Year 2026 celebrations, expecting large crowds and vehicles, especially around Galle Face Green. Sri Lanka Police are preparing for the influx of visitors on December 31. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116542
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness, as confirmed by her party on December 30, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116541
President Trump warned Iran of potential strikes if it restarts its missile or nuclear programs and urged Hamas to disarm, emphasizing severe consequences for non-compliance. This statement followed a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116539
Heavy rainfall is anticipated today in Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur intermittently throughout the day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116538
The Sangha Council, represented by Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero, strongly opposes proposed education reforms, claiming they threaten the future of the nation and the current government’s stability. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116537