Veteran singer Latha Walpola s funeral arrangements announced
The government will conduct veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral with full state honors, as announced in recent arrangements. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116491
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Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume tomorrow, December 29, 2025, as announced by the Department of Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116489
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is implementing visa restrictions for individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the government’s failure to establish agreements for the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116488
Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
A Software Engineer is one of eight individuals arrested in Andhra Pradesh, India, for allegedly smuggling cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116487
President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification, categorizing electricity, fuel supply, ports, and aviation as essential services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116486
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended, as reported on December 28, 2025. Further details are available on the AdaDerana website. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116485