Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at Singapore Zoo on January 1, boosting the population of this rare species in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to seven. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117517
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates this morning, receiving their blessings on January 23, 2026, as reported by AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117515
Civil Security Department members donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, created to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country after Cyclone Ditwah, per the President’s Media Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117512
Anusha Palpita, former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL), has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117511
US finalizes withdrawal from the World Health Organization, a year after Trump announced ending America’s 78-year commitment. Federal officials say it’s not a clean break. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117510
CAASL will launch Sri Lanka’s first licensing system for drone pilots and UAS operators engaged in commercial and professional activities. The move introduces formal certification for unmanned aircraft users, marking a milestone in Sri Lanka’s aviation regulation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117509
A new circular has been issued to facilitate the restoration of livelihoods for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117508
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court temporarily lifts the overseas travel ban on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, allowing him to travel abroad for a limited period while legal proceedings continue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117505
CIABOC informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake over a corruption allegation on January 23, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117504
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117503