The Irrigation Department reports that over 30 major reservoirs are currently spilling due to heavy rainfall, with several river basins receiving over 50 millimeters in the past 24 hours, according to Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115890
Bangladesh is set to conduct its first parliamentary elections on February 12, following a student-led uprising that resulted in the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India last year. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115889
Heavy rainfall is anticipated today in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers and thundershowers are expected at various times throughout the day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115888
The EU has committed €1.8 million to aid Sri Lanka’s recovery from recent adverse weather, as stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath. Additionally, the diplomatic corps has contributed Rs. 3.6 million to support these efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115887
Time magazine has named the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year, acknowledging the significant contributions of US tech leaders in developing advanced artificial intelligence that is reshaping society. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115886
The Ministry of Education has rescheduled the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination to January 11, 2026, following its postponement due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115884
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on December 11, 2025. The meeting focused on political matters between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115883
Ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have launched, with prices starting at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council aims to increase accessibility by offering entry-level tickets at historic lows. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115882
Pakistan is sending 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka this week to aid communities impacted by a recent cyclonic storm, announced Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115881
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the activation of emergency response components in World Bank-funded projects, aiming to secure $92-112 million for implementation. This decision facilitates swift action in investment projects to address urgent needs. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115880