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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
A senior Iranian parliament member said internet access could be restored within a few days after authorities shut communications and used force to quell protests—the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117325
Transport Minister promises corruption-free development
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayaka pledges corruption-free development, stating that the present administration aims to advance the country’s development without theft or corruption. The statement underscores a commitment to ethical governance as part of the government’s development agenda. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117323
Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva
The Colombo High Court resumed proceedings in the Bribery Commission case against former Minister Mervyn Silva, who is accused of assets beyond his lawful income during his tenure. The court recorded witness evidence in today’s session. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117322
Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
The report says President Trump told Norway’s prime minister he no longer needed to think purely of peace after losing the Nobel Peace Prize, in a Monday message. He allegedly used the Nobel snub to justify threats to seize Greenland. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117319
Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
Sri Lanka’s government is pursuing a cashless economy and digital IDs. A Presidential Secretariat review discussed progress on digitising government services, expanding QR-based transactions, and completing the digital identity card program. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117318
Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
A search operation has been launched to locate two fishermen who disappeared after setting out by boat from Wella, Chilaw this morning. Police say the men are missing. The report was published via Ada Derana RSS on January 19, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117317
Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve Parliament on Friday and call a national election to gain support for higher spending and a new security strategy aimed at accelerating Japan’s defense buildup. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117315
Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
Three people were arrested by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women over a social-media video depicting a woman being abused. Investigators say the clip circulated online, triggering the arrests. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117314