The IMF Executive Board will review Sri Lanka’s request for $200 million in emergency financing via the Rapid Financing Instrument on Friday, December 19, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116101
A police constable from the Dematagoda Police was arrested while in uniform by the Police Narcotics Bureau for possession of Ice. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116100
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with officials from the Government Translators Service Union to discuss various issues, including their salary concerns, assuring that these matters will be addressed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116098
Police seized 75kg of Kerala cannabis from a boat near Maradankerni and arrested an individual in a nearby forested area. The operation took place along the Manalkadu coastline, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116096
A cargo flight with 69,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid worth EUR 500,000 from the EU arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka on December 17, 2025. The aid is intended for disaster relief and was transported from Germany and Luxembourg. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116095
Residents of Mahara and Gampaha will experience a 15-hour water cut starting at 4:00 p.m. today, as announced by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116094
In Matugama, an individual was brutally hacked to death amid a personal dispute. In response, local residents retaliated by setting fire to the suspect’s house. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116093
Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, emphasizes that Parliament should approve the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund as a statutory fund. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116092
A foreign-made firearm and ammunition were recovered following information provided by Kehelbaddara Padme, an underworld gang member in custody. The recovery is linked to his interrogation during an ongoing investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116091