Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry and Mass Media issued an official statement to allay public fears and outline early preparedness against Nipah virus amid recent media coverage. The release emphasizes proactive surveillance, risk communication, and readiness measures to prevent and manage potential outbreaks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117785
A special traffic plan will be implemented for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations and their rehearsals, held under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka.” Report appears via AdaDerana RSS, dated January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117784
A 48-year-old woman was arrested in Ganemulla after authorities seized 4.5 kg of cocaine and over 3,400 ecstasy pills, valued at about Rs. 220 million. Ada Derana RSS reported the case on January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117783
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. The news was reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117782
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault on a motorcyclist during a protest by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. He was released on bail today, January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117781
The Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) held extensive discussions on the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector. The briefing covered key issues impacting the industry, with COPF members exploring potential policy and economic responses to support the sector’s growth and resilience. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117780
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Xi Jinping he aims to forge a “sophisticated” China-UK relationship to boost the UK economy, signaling a reset after years of frayed ties. The exchange points toward joint economic gains and a more pragmatic approach to Beijing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117777
Development Officers staging a hunger strike opposite the Presidential Secretariat continued into its fourth day on January 29, 2026, demanding absorption into the teacher service. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117774
India’s annual economic survey recommends age-based limits on access to social media and gambling apps to counter digital addiction, suggesting tighter controls to curb excessive online use and related harms. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117773
Colombo High Court adjourns Bribery Commission case against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others over an alleged loss to the government from leasing Mutwal Fishery Harbour to a private firm in 2014; the case reconvenes on April 29. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117772