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
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the 2026–2030 National Strategic Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, aiming to enhance measures against trafficking in persons. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116835
Several roads in Galle are flooded following heavy rainfall in the area, causing transportation disruptions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116833
A landslide in Bambarapana on the Welimada-Maspanna road has disrupted traffic due to heavy rainfall. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116832
Six fishermen were arrested in Sri Lanka for possessing over 850 kg of illegally harvested shark meat during a Coast Guard operation on January 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116831
