The election for a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha has been postponed again, marking the second delay in a process fraught with controversy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116422
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle goods worth Rs. 8.6 million into the country during a special operation by Customs officers on December 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116421
Seven youths were arrested by the Panadura North Police for participating in illegal motorcycle racing that involved monetary betting. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116420
A National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested by Mundalama Police for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening a female Grama Niladhari officer on December 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116419
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans for ongoing missile development over the next five years during his visit to key munitions facilities, as reported by state media KCNA. This statement highlights North Korea’s focus on enhancing its missile capabilities into 2026 and beyond. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116418
A bomb scare at the Kandy District Secretariat has led to a special search operation being initiated. Authorities are investigating the situation to ensure safety. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116417
The original locomotive from the 2004 Peraliya train disaster was absent from this year’s commemorative run marking the tsunami’s impact. The symbolic event remembered the tragedy but did not include the historic train involved. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116416
A 49-year-old doctor drowned at Mirissa Beach on December 25, 2025. Further details about the incident have not been disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116415
A three-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a road accident involving a taxi near the 5th mile post on the Aluthgama-Matugama Road in the Welipenna Police Division. The incident occurred on December 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116413
Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda on December 22. Further details surrounding the incident are forthcoming. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116412