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
On January 6, 2026, Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in Sri Lanka at 14.2°C, while Lahugala experienced 173 mm of rainfall, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116830
The National Building Research Organisation has issued a level 3 Red landslide evacuation warning for three areas in two districts in Central Province. Residents are advised to evacuate due to the increased risk of landslides. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116829
The Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilaka, has requested that the opposition be given the chairmanship of a Special Committee intended to investigate the government’s preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah, during a session in Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116828