Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, along with three others, have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court following their arrest by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116965
A drug trafficker was sentenced to life in prison by the Colombo High Court for heroin possession and trafficking. The verdict underscores a significant legal stance against drug-related offenses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116964
India’s trade agreement with the United States has been delayed due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to call President Donald Trump to finalize the negotiations, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116962
A landfill collapse in the Philippines resulted in one death, injuries to a dozen individuals, and left 38 people missing. An avalanche of garbage and debris buried workers and low-slung buildings at the site, prompting emergency responses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116961
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to build 20,000 to 25,000 new houses as part of post-disaster reconstruction efforts following the damage from Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116960
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced the decision to eliminate web links from educational modules for all grades in the second and third school terms. This change aims to enhance the quality of educational content provided to students. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116958
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, deemed a motion from 31 MPs to establish a select committee for the Judicial Service Commission unconstitutional and rejected its inclusion in the Order Book. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116957
Former Minister Douglas Devananda has been granted bail by the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court after being arrested and remanded. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116955
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court amended the bail conditions for former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando, who is facing charges in a corruption case. The decision was made during a court session on January 9, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116953
A housing reconstruction project for Cyclone Ditwah victims was launched in Anuradhapura, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The initiative aims to build new homes and compensate those who lost their residences in the disaster. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116952
