Police are investigating a video involving an altercation between taxi drivers entering the Ella tourist zone and local drivers. Officers were seen directing traffic during the incident. Further information is expected to follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116281
Teacher unions have warned of potential trade union action over the extension of school hours unless a satisfactory response is received by January 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116279
Retired Government Analyst HLW Jayamanna and a Deputy Chairman of a private insurance company, arrested for corruption, have been granted bail. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116278
Sri Lanka’s inflation fell to 2.4% in November 2025, down from 2.7% in October, according to the National Consumer Price Index data from the Department of Census and Statistics. This decline indicates a continued decrease in inflation rates. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116277
Sri Lanka’s total exports exceeded US$ 15.5 billion in 2025, reaching US$ 15,776.36 million in the first 11 months, according to the latest data from Sri Lanka Customs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116276
A Bangladesh student leader has been shot amid escalating violence related to the recent killing of Usman Hadi, a spokesperson for Inqilab Manch. The situation intensifies as the country approaches upcoming elections. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116275
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was granted bail after being arrested by the CIABOC for allegedly unlawfully acquiring assets valued over Rs. 36 million. He had been remanded following his arrest. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116274
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, December 23, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116273
A police constable has been arrested in connection with an assault incident involving Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha, a Member of Parliament from Ratnapura District. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116272
A Russian general was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow, according to Russia’s investigative committee. The incident occurred on Monday, December 22, 2025. Further details are yet to be disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116271
