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
Four suspects have been arrested in connection to an attempted murder incident that occurred in the Bodhiyawatta area, Saranankara Road, Kohuwala. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116726
The UN Security Council will convene on Monday following the U.S. military action in Venezuela, which resulted in the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres considers this intervention to establish a “dangerous precedent.” source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116725
Showery conditions are expected to increase starting tomorrow due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance east of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116724
In 2025, the Sri Lanka Navy seized narcotics and contraband valued at over Rs. 75 billion (approximately $242 million) and arrested 376 suspects during enhanced drug-interdiction operations across the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116723