An international conference organized by the SAARC Journalists Forum India Chapter, Nalanda Open University, and Human Rights Today will take place at Nalanda University, India, on January 4-5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116737
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation achieved a historic milestone by recording its highest-ever annual revenue of Rs. 168 million in 2025, signaling significant growth since its establishment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116735
US airstrikes in Venezuela reportedly resulted in at least 40 deaths, including civilians and soldiers. The military action coincided with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116734
Four individuals, including a woman, were arrested for possessing crystal methamphetamine (Ice) during police raids in Peliyagoda and Grandpass. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116733
Minister Chandana Abeyratne criticized wildlife officials for their inaction regarding wild elephants encroaching on villages, stating they have not taken necessary measures to drive the animals away. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116732
The State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) of Sri Lanka plans to launch 10 new pharmaceutical products this year. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116731
Indika Ratnamalala, the former Transport Manager of Sathosa, was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for allegedly misusing a Sathosa-owned lorry, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116730
All schools will begin the first phase of the 2026 academic year starting tomorrow, January 5th. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116729
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has mandated Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to act as interim president following Nicolás Maduro’s detention by U.S. forces. This decision was made on Saturday, January 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116728
Five individuals, including two youths and a woman, were killed in separate road accidents reported over the past 24 hours in various locations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116727