European leaders expressed solidarity with Denmark following President Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland, the autonomous Arctic territory. Their statement reinforces support for Denmark amid ongoing discussions about the region’s status. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116852
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged citizens to take responsibility in combating the drug issue in Sri Lanka, highlighting that societal wellbeing and stability are as crucial as physical development for the country’s progress. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116851
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