An Indian medical team has established a fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya, near Kandy. This facility offers vital trauma care, surgical services, ambulances, and other essential medical support to communities affected by floods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115620
The government will introduce a joint loan program for new entrepreneurs in January, as announced by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and banks, aims to provide financial support to emerging businesses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115618
A man in Panadura was arrested by CIABOC officers for allegedly preparing forged documents, including fake identity cards. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115616
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met with Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister to address reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which has resulted in 486 fatalities in the country. The discussion focused on the urgent needs for rebuilding after the disaster. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115615
President Putin reiterated that Russia will forcibly take the Donbas region if Ukrainian troops do not withdraw, dismissing any possibility of compromise to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115614
Akuressa, located along the Nilwala River, has experienced the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, as reported by L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology Disaster Management). Further details can be found in the full report. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115613
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a National List MP for the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in a ceremony before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on December 5, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115612
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged immediate action to revitalize the agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance at the Presidential Secretariat on December 4, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115611
Leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to a Trump-backed peace deal during a signing ceremony in Washington, despite ongoing conflicts in the region. The event highlighted international efforts to address the violence affecting both countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115610
The third reading vote for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, part of the 80th Budget Speech, is set for today at 6 p.m., as announced by Parliament’s Department of Communication. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115609
