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Trump s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela
The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela as part of President Trump’s efforts to control oil flows in the Americas and pressure Caracas to align with U.S. interests. This move reflects the administration’s aggressive strategy regarding oil and foreign policy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116897
Public invited to contribute to National Visual Chronicle on Cyclone Ditwah
The President’s Media Division, alongside the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, invites public contributions to a National Visual Chronicle that will document the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the recovery efforts following the disaster. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116896
No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted Justice Minister
The Justice Minister, Harshana Nanayakkara, announced that the enactment of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will eliminate pension entitlements for all Members of Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116895
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Russia has dispatched a submarine and additional naval vessels to protect an oil tanker that is currently being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116894
Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill was passed in Parliament on January 7, 2026, without any amendments after its third reading. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116893
Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded
The death toll from the illicit liquor incident in Waikkala has increased to seven. Suspects involved in the case have been remanded. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116892
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm is forecasted for several regions, including the Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as Polonnaruwa, Matale, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116890
Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials
A code of guidelines on cybersecurity is being developed for education sector officials involved in curriculum development and textbook review to enhance security measures. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116889
All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe Operators
All crew members of the seaplane that plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya are safe, according to Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, the operator of Cinnamon Air. The incident occurred on January 7, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116888