Representatives from the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) convened in Colombo for a meeting. Further details of the discussions were not specified. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116580
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged state officials to collaborate on new plans and strategies aimed at achieving economic success for Sri Lanka by 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116577
The Communist Party of China (CPC) has pledged RMB 1 million in relief supplies to Sri Lanka, as announced by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116576
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the installation of four new automatic passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to enhance efficiency. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116575
The Ministry of Energy has initiated public consultations regarding the proposed National Electricity Policy, seeking feedback from the public. The process aims to gather views and input before finalizing the policy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116574
The government approved a new loan initiative, the Comprehensive Disaster Relief Loan Scheme, to offer working capital loans to micro, small, and large-scale entrepreneurs impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, enhancing financial assistance for affected businesses. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116569
The government has opted to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company, originally created to manage highways, enhance expressway development, and employ modern technologies for cost reduction in maintenance. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116568
Australian police report that the two alleged gunmen responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting, which left 15 dead, acted independently and had no connections to a larger terrorist group or any training in the Philippines. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116567
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, has been awarded a knighthood in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours, recognizing his contributions and achievements. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116563