Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe affirmed that the recent defeat of budgets in local government bodies will not affect the government’s stability or continuation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116454
A recent MakeMyTrip report reveals that Sri Lanka is the third most booked international destination by Indian travelers during the festive period, following Thailand and the UAE. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116453
The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal has been arrested for verbally threatening a female lawyer. The incident has raised concerns about safety and harassment in the legal profession. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116451
US airlines canceled over 1,000 flights due to winter storm Devin, impacting holiday travel. Thousands of flights faced cancellations and delays, while some states imposed road traffic restrictions in expectation of snowfall, as reported by FlightAware. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116450
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has secured a 72-hour detention order for former Minister Douglas Devananda, following his arrest related to a missing pistol. Further questioning is expected during this period, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116448
Police have arrested six individuals who were allegedly planning a petrol bomb attack on a nightclub in Seeduwa. The plot has been foiled, and further investigations are ongoing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116447
A 22-year-old Indian-origin student in the US has been arrested for arson and making terroristic threats against family members, according to official records. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116446
A proposal has been created to transfer the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to private companies as part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, according to Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Dr. Anura Karunathilaka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116445
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has urged the government to provide a clear statement on the economic damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The party emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the cyclone’s financial impact. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116444
The 2026 voter registration census will start on February 1, as announced by the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116443