Sri Lankan gold prices have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 as global prices slipped slightly. Market data attributes the local drop to the marginal decline in world gold prices. Report via AdaDerana RSS (Jan 30, 2026, 05:34 PM). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117807
Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered the case against two defendants, including former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, over alleged government losses exceeding Rs 20 million, to be recalled on July 10. The recall date was set, with coverage by AdaDerana RSS on January 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117806
School Development Officers’ fast-unto-death protest, launched by the School Development Officers Association in front of the Presidential Secretariat, entered its fifth day, with another officer hospitalized this morning after his condition deteriorated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117805
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability urged expedited compensation and comprehensive impact reports on Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on agricultural and environmental damage, and reviewed restoration measures underway to return affected areas to normalcy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117804
Polgahawela Police arrested two suspects allegedly operating a covert narcotic pills trafficking network disguised as a pharmacy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117803
The Court of Appeal delayed its ruling on a writ petition seeking to overturn the remand orders against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero, tied to the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. The decision has been rescheduled for February 3. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117802
The government and Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) signed an agreement at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to raise plantation workers’ daily wages to Rs. 1,750. The deal was concluded this morning, reported by AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117801
GMOA states that its 48-hour ultimatum to the government to address grievances expires today, January 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117800
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf was named the second runner-up at Mrs. World 2025, the 41st edition of the global pageant. Her achievement brings international recognition for Sri Lanka in a prestigious event, highlighting the country’s presence on the world stage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117798
American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela for the first time in over six years, pending government approval and security assessments, following Trump’s push to open airspace and weeks after the U.S. military seized Venezuela’s leader. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117797