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
A fire at a retirement home in Manado, Indonesia, has resulted in at least 16 fatalities, according to local police. The incident occurred on Sulawesi island, with reports confirmed by state news agency Antara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116508
The Department of National Zoological Gardens has resumed the bathing of elephants from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage at Ma Oya River, after a temporary suspension caused by recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116507
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume today, December 29, 2025, as announced by the Department of Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116506