Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The measure requires approval, and details remain unclear. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117833
Fairly heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the island. Intermittent showers will affect the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Central provinces, according to the Department of Meteorology. For more, see AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117831
Gangodawila Magistrate Ruwanthika Marasinghe instructed the CID to record statements from teachers trained under the controversial education module and to expedite the investigation, with a directive to conclude investigations without delay. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117830
A suspect arrested for possessing a foreign-manufactured firearm and two live rounds has been remanded until 12 February 2026, under an order issued today by the Wattala Magistrate. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117829
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with hunger-striking School Development Officers outside the Presidential Secretariat to discuss their demand for permanent employment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117828
Over 2.03 million foreign cigarettes illegally brought into the country in the last four months were destroyed today at Kerawalapitiya’s Waste to Energy Power Plant. The 2,032,804 sticks were disposed of, according to AdaDerana RSS, January 31, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117827
The government plans a digital entry pass for tourist attractions and faster tourist visas. A morning meeting at the Presidential Secretariat included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and the Presidential Task Force working on the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Programme. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117826
The Ministry of Defense issued a special announcement urging all individuals and institutions with firearms licenses to renew them for 2026, as the renewal period is set to end tomorrow, the 31st. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117825
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) and representatives of all health sector trade unions held discussions yesterday, with their executive committees, and agreed to collaborate on common issues facing the sector. Delegates from all health unions participated, signaling a coordinated approach to shared concerns. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117824
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation issued a statement denying social media reports that former AASL Chairman Harsha Abeywickrama had been removed. The clarification reiterates that he is the former chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, dismissing rumours. Date: January 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117823