Former Minister Johnston Fernando remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on January 5, 2026, and has since been remanded. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116787
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Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to attract 3 million tourists by 2026, up from a record 2.36 million in the previous year. This initiative is part of the country’s strategy to enhance revenue and support recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116786
Man alleges physical assault by police following case of mistaken identity
A Deraniyagala resident claims he was physically assaulted by Borella Police due to mistaken identity, as they believed he was a suspect involved in a recent shooting incident in Dehiwala. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116784
Venezuela s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible
Venezuela’s interim president expressed willingness to cooperate with the U.S. on a “shared development” agenda, marking a shift in tone following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. This offer comes after President Trump’s suggestion of potential further U.S. actions against Venezuela. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116783
Oil prices slip after Donald Trump s Venezuela strikes
Oil prices declined on Monday as sufficient global supplies mitigated worries over potential supply disruptions following the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116780
China says it cannot accept countries acting as world judge after US captures Maduro
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing rejects any country acting as the “world’s judge” following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116778
Sri Lanka generated USD 11B from tourism and remittances in 2025 FM
In 2025, Sri Lanka achieved USD 11 billion from tourism and remittances, marking the highest foreign remittance inflow since 2016, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116777
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) after attending a meeting with the division on January 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116776