Two individuals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes valued at Rs. 11.3 million into the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116520
India will chair BRICS next year, leading an expanded group during a crucial geopolitical phase characterized by diverse interests, growing global ambitions, and pressure from the United States. This leadership role comes at a pivotal time for the bloc. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116518
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to declare May 30, 2026, as Vesak Poya Day, noting that there are two Poya days in May 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116517
The 2026 budget of the Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated for the second time by a margin of two votes during its second reading. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116516
Legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola’s remains are being displayed at a private funeral parlor in Borella today, December 29, 2025, for the public to pay their final respects to the iconic artist. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116515
Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 20 kg of “Kush” cannabis valued at over Rs. 200 million, according to the Police Narcotics Bureau. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116514
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, W. G. J. Senadhira, announced that drivers caught under the influence of alcohol or driving recklessly will face criminal law penalties, alongside traffic regulations, due to increasing road accidents. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116513
Dense fog at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport caused significant disruptions on Monday, resulting in the cancellation of 128 flights and the diversion of eight others, according to airport sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116511
Sri Lanka achieved a record in 2025 with 2,333,797 tourist arrivals within the calendar year, surpassing its previous highest total. As of December 29, this milestone reflects the country’s growing appeal as a travel destination. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116510
Airport employees protested today, demanding the payment of five basic salaries as bonuses for 2025, as promised by Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Chairman, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Harsha Abeywickrama. The protests were organized by several airport trade unions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116509