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Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebration in Colombo
Political leaders gathered on a shared stage for Colombo’s 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations. A reception at India House welcomed distinguished guests, marking India’s Republic Day on January 26, 2026. The event highlighted continued ties between India and Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117645
Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses Patali
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says the coal tender controversy is causing about two gigawatt-hours of electricity to be lost daily. The claim underscores significant energy inefficiency linked to the tender dispute, as reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117644
Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe #8209;haven rush
Gold prices surged to a record above $5,100 on Monday as investors flocked to safe havens amid rising international tensions, with silver and platinum also hitting all-time highs. The rally reflects heightened geopolitical risk driving demand for precious metals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117643
Katunayake logs today s highest temperature
Today, Katunayake recorded the country’s highest temperature at 34.6°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. The measurement came from the Katunayake Meteorological Station. More details were reported via Ada Derana RSS on January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117642
Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Senani Wijethunga warns that excessive mobile phone use is linked to rising mental health disorders among adolescents, citing smartphone dependence as a key factor. The report, via AdaDerana RSS, is dated January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117641
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
Gunmen stormed a football pitch in Salamanca, central Mexico, killing at least 11 people and injuring about a dozen others who had gathered for the event on Sunday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117640
Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters Association warned that unresolved issues must be addressed promptly, or they may initiate trade union action. The group said it could be compelled to launch industrial action if concerns remain unresolved. Reported via Ada Derana RSS on January 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117637
173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
173 people remain unaccounted for after Cyclone Ditwah, which caused landslides and floods. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) confirms the figure. The update was circulated via AdaDerana RSS on January 26, 2026, at 10:45 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117636