Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
K.G. Premadasa, Chairman of the Balangoda Urban Council and member of the National People’s Power, has resigned from his position. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116846
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Deadline to submit applications to serve as O’L exam examiners ends on Thursday
The Department of Examinations has announced that the deadline for submitting applications to serve as examiners for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination 2025 (2026) is Thursday, January 8, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116845
Swiss ski bar blaze- No fire safety inspection in 5 years, sparklers prohibited
Swiss officials revealed that the ski resort bar where a New Year fire killed 40 people had not undergone a fire safety inspection in five years. In response to public outrage, authorities have prohibited sparklers at all local venues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116843
Low-pressure area set to intensify into depression during the next 24 hours
The Bay of Bengal’s low-pressure area, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116840
Govt to strengthen Thriposha programme through high-quality maize-based food system
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a project to improve the Thriposha programme by developing a resilient, high-quality maize-based food system, aimed at enhancing nutrition and food security. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116839
Cabinet approves proposal to expand dialysis services under PPP model
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enhance dialysis services in government hospitals via a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, addressing the rising demand for renal care nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116838
Three Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 500 mn
Three Indian nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport with 50kg of Kush cannabis valued at Rs. 500 million. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116837
Govt. to use key diagnostic equipment services via PPP to enhance diagnosis of non-communicable diseases
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a public-private partnership (PPP) to acquire diagnostic services and equipment for non-communicable diseases, utilizing a performance-based payment scheme. This initiative aims to enhance the diagnosis of these diseases. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116836
Cabinet greenlights 20262030 National Strategic Action Plan on human trafficking
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the 2026–2030 National Strategic Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, aiming to enhance measures against trafficking in persons. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116835
Several roads in Galle submerged due to heavy rains
Several roads in Galle are flooded following heavy rainfall in the area, causing transportation disruptions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116833