Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales
Three people died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, according to police. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117469
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GMOA strike in Eastern Province called off
The GMOA strike by doctors in the Eastern Province was called off at 2:00 PM today, according to the Government Medical Officers Association. The announcement ends the protest across Eastern Province hospitals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117468
Ex-minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoins SLPP
Former minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and was appointed as the party’s Benthara-Elpitiya electoral organiser. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117467
CSE donates Rs. 25 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Colombo Stock Exchange donated Rs. 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, as announced by the President’s Media Division on Jan 22, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117466
US set to quit World Health Organization
United States is set to formally withdraw from the World Health Organization, despite warnings it would harm U.S. and global health. Critics say it violates a U.S. law requiring roughly $260 million in overdue fees to the WHO, with the exit expected this Thursday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117465
1,282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025- Health officials
Sri Lanka identified 1,282 leprosy patients in 2025, according to Dr. Yasoma Weerasekara, Director of the Leprosy Eradication Campaign. The figure reflects nationwide identification for the year, as reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 22, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117464
Appeal Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
Appeal Court ordered the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to produce the written remand order and audio recording issued on Jan 19, remanding Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera and another monk over the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. The documents must be supplied to the Court without delay as it reviews the remand. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117462
Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya
Police arrested a suspect in Wellampitiya after finding 165,200 illegally imported cigarettes at a residence. The seizure highlights ongoing anti-smuggling efforts. Report published January 22, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117461
Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police cracked down on illegal street racing on Sangamitta Mawatha, Matale, seizing 10 high-engine-capacity motorcycles and arresting several individuals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117460
Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs pensions
Four petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging a Bill that would abolish the pension scheme for Members of Parliament, according to AdaDerana RSS on January 22, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117459