Matugama PS chairman granted bail
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, was granted bail by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court, as reported on January 8, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116923
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Post-disaster housing reconstruction to commence tomorrow
Housing reconstruction for Cyclone Ditwah victims under the Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative will begin tomorrow, January 9, in the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts. The project includes the construction of new homes and compensation for those who lost their residences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116922
Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions
Sri Lanka is in talks to deploy more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping missions. Discussions are ongoing regarding the specifics of this increased contribution to international peace efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116921
Postponed 2025 A’L exams to be held from Jan. 12-20
The GCE Advanced Level (A’L) exams for 2025, initially postponed due to a disaster, are rescheduled to take place from January 12 to January 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116920
Public urged to remain vigilant as water levels of rivers may rise rapidly – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department has cautioned the public about the potential for rapid increases in river and reservoir water levels due to high-intensity rainfall linked to a low-pressure area southeast of Sri Lanka. Residents are advised to remain vigilant. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116919
Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon Met. DG
The depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow, January 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116918
Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the trial for former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others for January 27, according to an Ada Derana report. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116916
Technical officer attached to Wattala PS arrested for soliciting bribe
A technical officer from the Welisara sub-office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested by the Bribery Commission for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 50,000. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116915
Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, intensified into a deep depression as of January 8, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116914
Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested
The Wennappuwa Police have arrested the main suspect in the Waikkala illicit liquor poisoning incident that resulted in six deaths. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116911