The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized US intervention in Venezuela, stating it violates international law and increases global insecurity. The international community is urged to respond to this intervention. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116849
A resolution has been presented to Parliament to appoint a Select Committee tasked with investigating and recommending an electoral system for Provincial Council Elections. The committee will report its findings and proposals to Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116847
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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