Sri Lanka Police have confiscated 2,341 firearms and over 23,000 kg of narcotics in island-wide operations since January 1, 2025. These efforts are part of ongoing special search and raid initiatives aimed at combating crime. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116399
A reckless driver, evading police orders, crashed their vehicle near Mooththanainaar Kovil in Jaffna during a police pursuit. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116397
Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo criticizes the commercialization of Christmas, arguing it distracts from the holiday’s spiritual significance and focuses instead on financial gain. He highlights the need to return to the core values associated with the celebration. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116396
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, operating under UN mandate, successfully conducted a Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on December 15, 2025, rescuing two injured UN personnel in the Central African Republic amid hostile conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116395
National Safety Day will be observed tomorrow, December 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Galle. The event aims to commemorate safety awareness in remembrance of past disasters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116394
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa chaired a special discussion aimed at enhancing drug quality testing mechanisms and standards. The meeting focused on strategies to expand and strengthen the processes related to maintaining high drug quality standards. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116393
The Hikkaduwa Urban Council’s budget, managed by the National People’s Power, has faced defeat for the third consecutive time. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116392
During this festive season, the Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri chapters encourage the public to celebrate Christmas differently by assisting those impacted by recent calamities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116389
King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day broadcast from Westminster Abbey, emphasizing pilgrimage as a central theme of his address to the UK and the Commonwealth. The speech is scheduled for Thursday, December 25, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116388
Fourteen people have been hospitalized following a bus accident in Serunuwara, where the vehicle overturned after veering off the road. The incident occurred on the morning of December 25, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116387