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
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning after participating in the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117502
Anusha Palpita, former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL), has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117501
Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma updated on the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, created to support reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah, noting the fund has attracted more than Rs 8.5 billion in contributions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117500
Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament that Ragama town will be developed into a health, education, and transport hub, centered on a new Multimodal Transport Hub. The plan, outlined Jan. 23, 2026, aims to integrate transport with regional health and education infrastructure. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117499
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house after just three months in office, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move ends the current Parliament and launches a shortened campaign season ahead of the anticipated electoral contest. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117498
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is withdrawing his invitation for Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Gaza “Board of Peace” initiative. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117497
Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were remanded further in a financial crimes probe until January 30 by the Wattala Magistrate Court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117496
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo warns Sri Lankan travelers to comply with U.S. visa regulations and explicitly cautions against unauthorized employment on visitor visas, noting that violations can jeopardize entry and future visa eligibility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117495
Gold climbed above $4,900 an ounce for the first time, fueled by geopolitical tensions, a softer U.S. dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Silver and platinum also reached fresh records, highlighting a rally driven by demand and macro uncertainty. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117493
