Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion for power abuse and money laundering linked to the 1MDB scandal, a significant development with potential political consequences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116432
Over 100 mobile phones have been recovered from inmates at Boossa High Security Prison this year, including those from notorious underworld figures, according to the Police Special Task Force. The prison holds many of the country’s major criminals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116431
Fifteen individuals were injured in a stabbing incident at a factory in central Japan, where an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, according to emergency services. The attack occurred on December 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116430
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Further details are yet to be revealed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116429
A shooting victim from the recent incident near Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda has died from his injuries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116428
A bomb scare prompted a special search operation at the Kandy District Secretariat on December 26, 2025. Police confirmed that no explosives were found during the investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116427
The Meteorology Department warns of heavy rain across several provinces starting December 29 due to an active easterly wave. Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces are likely to experience intensified rainy conditions in the coming days. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116426
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been convicted by a court for abuse of power and money laundering related to a multi-billion-dollar state funds scandal. This marks his second significant trial in connection with the case. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116425
The Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division at Gampaha Police Station has been remanded until January 6 due to alleged bribery charges, as ordered by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116424
A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda. The arrest follows joint investigations by the Police Special Task Force and the Galle District Crimes Division, which have uncovered more details about the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116423