Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa, chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha under National People’s Power (NPP) control, has resigned from his position. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117436
Batticaloa is experiencing a rapid dengue outbreak after recent floods and the monsoon season. The Regional Director of Health Services warns that dengue is spreading quickly across the district, underscoring the impact of flooding and rainfall on disease transmission. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117435
ICC Board rejects Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to relocate its 2026 T20 World Cup matches from India, preserving the original venue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117434
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will establish a comprehensive mechanism, backed by a suitable legal framework, to bring together university academics, experts and all relevant parties to address issues arising during education reform implementation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117432
The Ministry of Environment reports 189 public complaints about wildlife and forest-related offences have been received to date via the 1995 hotline. The update, circulated via AdaDerana RSS on January 21, 2026, notes the total complaints collected so far. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117431
The Sri Lanka Air Force deploys its 11th Aviation Contingent to the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The contingent departed Sri Lanka on January 21, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117430
Sri Lanka’s inflation, measured by the NCPI, rose to 2.9% in December 2025 from 2.4% in November 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. The report notes the increase in the overall inflation rate. Source: AdaDerana RSS, January 21, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117428
Death certificates have been issued for 525 people who died from landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, according to Chandana Abeyratne, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. The update was reported via AdaDerana RSS on January 21, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117427
Sacred Buddha relics will be venerated in Sri Lanka with involvement from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and government backing. The event is scheduled at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo for seven days, from February 4 to 11. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117426
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging use of diplomatic channels to prevent Sri Lankan Navy arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen and secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their boats. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117425