Twenty people were injured in a crash on the Bible–Badulla Road in Yalkumbura, involving two buses and a lorry, police said. The incident occurred this afternoon (January 26, 2026), according to Ada Derana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117628
Sri Lanka’s export earnings reached US$17.252 billion in 2025, up from 2024, according to Sri Lanka Customs data. The report was shared via Ada Derana RSS on January 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117627
Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Madhushani Dias says approximately 30% of Sri Lanka’s adults suffer from mental health issues, signaling a substantial national mental health burden. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117624
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton urged Americans to defend their values, calling the killings by immigration agents a wake-up call. Their comments followed a second Minneapolis citizen killed by immigration agents, an incident Trump blamed on Democratic “chaos.” source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117623
Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, pledged his full support for educational reforms, provided they are implemented properly and effectively. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117622
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen argued that a successful India would enhance global stability, prosperity, and security, ahead of a historic trade accord between New Delhi and the European Union. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117621
The case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage was adjourned to February 16, with further examination of the evidence scheduled for that date. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117620
A complaint has been filed with Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department requesting an investigation into a shortage of 40 cancer drugs and allegations of sale of unregistered cancer medicines in the market. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117619
India’s 77th Republic Day featured a grand display of military might, including missiles, warplanes, newly raised units, and lethal weapon systems deployed during Operation Sindoor. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117616
The government is inviting land donations to help rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. A housing project underway aims to construct houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by the cyclone. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117611