The Colombo High Court has scheduled its next hearing for February 12 in the Rajagiriya car-accident case involving three defendants, including former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. The February session will focus on evidence in the 2016 incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117374
Sri Lanka’s Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to deploy about 1,000 Sri Lankan workers to Israel in 2026 to fill domestic caregiver vacancies. SLBFE will coordinate recruitment and placement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117373
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that education reforms have not been discontinued and that the government is actively informing the public and all stakeholders about the new reforms. The update was reported via AdaDerana RSS on January 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117370
Spain declared three days of national mourning after a deadly southern train crash, with flags at half-mast as emergency crews continued to retrieve victims. The death toll rose to 41 as authorities and rescuers pressed on with recovery efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117369
Two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in connection with a brawl at Malé Velana International Airport in the Maldives. Police are investigating the incident; no further details were released. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117365
The Cabinet of Ministers approved implementing the Baseline Road Extension Project’s third phase, enabling the project to resume. Announced January 20, 2026, this decision marks a key step in advancing the road expansion. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117364
The Cabinet approved wage hikes and a relief scheme for the plantation sector, implementing 2026 Budget relief measures aimed at improving plantation workers’ living standards. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117363
The Court of Appeal scheduled a hearing on a writ petition filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thero to annul a Trincomalee Magistrate Court remand order against two Buddhist monks, including the Thero. The matter will be considered on January 22. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117358
The Anuradhapura Divisional CID recovered three locally manufactured grenades from a house in Matale Junction, Anuradhapura, leading to the arrest of an ex-commando. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117357
Opposition Leader rejects the government’s proposed dates for the no-confidence debate against Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The government says it’s ready to debate the motion on January 22 and 23, dates the opposition plans to bring forward. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117356