The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, confirmed that no Sri Lankans were injured in the shooting at a Jewish celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116001
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road has reopened to traffic after being closed for 18 days due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The reopening took place on December 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116000
A tragic school bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in 17 fatalities and 20 injuries when the bus carrying children fell off a cliff, according to the local governor. The incident occurred in a rural area and was reported on December 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115999
Six individuals, including two women, were arrested in Puthukudiyiruppu for illegal excavations while searching for artifacts in Devi Puram. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115998
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty by the High Court of collusion with foreign forces under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence. This ruling underscores the government’s strict stance on pro-democracy activism. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115997
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families remain in relief centres following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115996
The police have not yet received the medical report for Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda, as stated by Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent F. U. Wootler. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115995
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November season tickets on SLTB buses throughout December, allowing them to travel without purchasing new tickets. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115994
The Education Ministry announced that schools closed due to Cyclone Ditwah will reopen island-wide tomorrow, December 16. However, 147 schools will remain closed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115993
A 34-year-old drug trafficker was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau for possessing over 21 kg of Kush. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115992