A tragic school bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in 17 fatalities and 20 injuries when the bus carrying children fell off a cliff, according to the local governor. The incident occurred in a rural area and was reported on December 15, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115999
Six individuals, including two women, were arrested in Puthukudiyiruppu for illegal excavations while searching for artifacts in Devi Puram. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115998
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty by the High Court of collusion with foreign forces under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence. This ruling underscores the government’s strict stance on pro-democracy activism. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115997
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families remain in relief centres following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115996
The police have not yet received the medical report for Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda, as stated by Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent F. U. Wootler. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115995
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November season tickets on SLTB buses throughout December, allowing them to travel without purchasing new tickets. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115994
The Education Ministry announced that schools closed due to Cyclone Ditwah will reopen island-wide tomorrow, December 16. However, 147 schools will remain closed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115993
A 34-year-old drug trafficker was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau for possessing over 21 kg of Kush. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115992
Australian police reported that a father and son were behind the Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. This incident marks Australia’s deadliest gun violence in nearly 30 years, prompting national mourning for the victims. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115991
From December 16, showery conditions are expected to intensify over the island due to an Easterly wave, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115990