Chilean President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in two southern regions as wildfires, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, forced about 20,000 people to evacuate, and left at least 18 dead. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117299
Government pledges global best practices for child and caregiver wellbeing, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. She said numerous initiatives are underway to strengthen Early Childhood Development (ECD) and caregiving, signaling a broader push for improved child welfare. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117298
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Sri Lanka this morning to attend the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the PM’s Office said. AdaDerana RSS reported the departure on January 19, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117297
Police arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting in the Kaduwela area. A second suspect linked to the January 1, 2026 Nawagamuwa shooting on Menikagara Road has also been arrested, according to Ada Derana RSS (Jan 19, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117296
A report reveals that more than 1,000 salt containers imported into Sri Lanka have been stranded in Colombo Port warehouses for over six months, due to the expiry of the approved import period, raising concerns about delays and ongoing storage costs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117295
Two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, with one colliding into an oncoming train and pushing the second off its tracks down an embankment. Police sources told Reuters the disaster killed at least 21 people, with authorities continuing to assess casualties and determine the cause. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117294
GMOA doctors’ strike across Eastern Province government hospitals will resume at 8:00 a.m. today (19) after the government failed to respond to their demands. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117293
The Department of Meteorology says mainly dry weather will prevail across most parts of the island today (19); no significant rainfall is expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117292
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would amount to declaring “all-out war” on the Iranian nation, following a sharp exchange of rhetoric with U.S. President Donald Trump. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117290