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 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 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’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
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 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
The Graded Principals Association, led by General Secretary Nimal Mudunkotuwa, has raised concerns about the lack of a formal educational plan for Grade 6 students, despite the start of the 2026 academic year. The government has not yet implemented any such plan. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116775
Gold prices have increased following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as heightened geopolitical risks spur investor concern. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116774
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appeared before the Bribery Commission on January 5, 2026, in response to a summons from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116772