The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka issued a special announcement about the Home Economics practical examination for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) 2025. The notice, shared via AdaDerana RSS, signals important details for candidates; readers are encouraged to view the linked source for full information. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117243
Former Speaker and National People’s Power MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife has been hospitalized after a car accident, according to Biyagama Police. The report, carried by AdaDerana RSS, states the incident involved a vehicle. Date: January 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117241
Sri Lanka’s Railway Department will resume several train services, including night mail routes from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117240
On January 17, 2026, Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station recorded Sri Lanka’s lowest temperature of 8.0°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. Reported via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117238
Three suspects linked to Dubai Ishara, a major drug trafficker operating a Dubai-based local network, were arrested by Gampola Police for heroin distribution. The arrests occurred this morning on January 17, 2026, targeting narcotics sales connected to Ishara’s network. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117237
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports 131,898 tourists visited Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2026, indicating strong early-year inbound tourism. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117236
Indian Army builds third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, reconnecting Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province. The new span restores a vital lifeline cut for over a month by Cyclone Ditwah, enabling travel and supplies to affected areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117234
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his aim to annex Greenland. The move would target nations not aligned with his Greenland takeover ambitions, signaling a coercive, trade-linked approach to foreign policy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117233
Authorities arrested a son for assaulting his father to death at a residence in Kadawatgama, Madawachchiya. The victim, a 67-year-old father of two, died after the assault yesterday (the 16th). The incident is under investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117232
Eric Meyer is tipped to become the United States’ next ambassador to Sri Lanka, with reports that President Trump has nominated him for the post. AdaDerana RSS notes the nomination, dated January 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117231