President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially launched the construction of the 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar, developed by Hayleys Fentons Limited, as part of the government’s initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The launch took place on January 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117188
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly hoarding petrol and charging higher prices despite claiming Octane 92 was unavailable. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117187
Industry bodies, including the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, have highlighted significant omissions in the Draft National Electricity Policy, expressing concerns that several critical issues remain unaddressed in the document. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117186
Showers or thundershowers are forecasted in the Kaluthara, Galle, Matara, and Rathnapura districts after 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, January 16. Mostly fair weather is expected in other areas, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117185
Three traders were fined Rs. 1 million each by the Welisara Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the regulated control prices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117184
Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, was stripped of his title by the Prime Minister after a parliamentary vote, following his conviction for lying. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117182
A fatal accident involving a tipper truck in the Navathkuli area of Thenmarachchi, Jaffna, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred on the Jaffna-Mannar main road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117181
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has set a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the fiscal year 2026, following the achievement of its revenue goals for 2025, as announced by Commissioner General Nandana Kumara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117180
Sri Lanka has improved to 93rd place in the Henley Passport Index 2026, granting its passport holders access to 39 destinations, as reported by Henley Partners on January 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117179
A suspect has been arrested by police for stealing gold necklaces and possessing drugs. The individual fled using stolen motorcycles but was apprehended later. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117178