Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical examination. The report comes via AdaDerana RSS on January 24, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117544
Colombo has been ranked the world’s most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026, according to Numbeo’s Property Prices Index, the largest cost-of-living database. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117543
Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena warns that Sri Lanka currently lacks the financial strength to withstand domestic natural disasters or sudden external shocks from foreign countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117542
Six passengers were injured in a head-on collision between a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus in the Soragune area of Haldummulla. The incident was reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 24, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117540
Morning frost was reported in Nuwara Eliya today, with a minimum temperature of 7.8°C. Cold morning conditions led to ground frost across several areas. The report, dated January 24, 2026, comes from AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117539
Sri Lanka’s tourism authority reports strong early 2026 arrivals, with 194,553 international visitors recorded in the first 22 days of the year. The SLTDA confirmed the figure, signaling sustained demand for the island’s destinations into late January. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117538
Sri Lanka Navy officers detained 11 individuals and seized two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep waters off the southern coast, confiscating heroin and ICE (crystal methamphetamine). The operation, reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 24, 2026, underscores ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking at sea. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117537
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on X that he spoke by phone yesterday (the 23rd) with Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto. The bilateral conversation was reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 24, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117536
A 39-year-old man was hacked to death with sharp weapons yesterday in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following an escalated personal dispute. Investigations are underway into the fatal attack. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117534
Police have arrested the suspected gunman in the shooting of a 16-year-old girl in Dehiwala’s Bodhiyawatte area (Kohuwala). Authorities confirmed the arrest. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117533