Canada is providing over USD 2 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka for emergency relief after Cyclone Ditwah caused significant destruction and loss of life, affecting homes, infrastructure, and local economies. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116120
The Department of Meteorology warns of heavy rain exceeding 100mm in several provinces, particularly in the Northern and Eastern regions, due to an Easterly wave. Showery conditions are expected to persist. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116119
A tragic accident in Dehiattakandiya resulted in the deaths of a 33-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son following a head-on collision between a bus and a three-wheeler on December 17, 2025. The incident occurred on the Polonnaruwa-Mahiyanganaya main road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116118
Sri Lanka anticipates a 5% economic growth in 2026, paralleling this year’s performance and exceeding IMF forecasts. This growth is largely attributed to post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction efforts, according to a senior minister’s statement to Reuters on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116117
The government will present a supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion to Parliament tomorrow to aid those impacted by a recent disaster. This funding aims to help restore affected livelihoods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116115
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport due to a technical issue. It is set to depart for Istanbul at 10:00 p.m. tomorrow, December 18, according to the airline’s official website. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116114
China’s Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming China’s full support for Sri Lanka’s economic and social development during their discussion at the Presidential Secretariat on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116113
A strike has commenced following the assault of a doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital by a three-wheeler driver. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116111
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from the Government of Japan to support development initiatives. The agreement was formalized on December 17, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116110
Prison officers at Galle Prison fired warning shots to thwart an escape attempt by two remand inmates. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges within the facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116109