New education reforms for Grade One begin today
New Grade One education reforms take effect today, with admissions for the 2026 Grade One class scheduled on January 29, according to AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117753
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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
A passenger plane crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people aboard. Satena, the state-run airline, confirmed the fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117751
Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places
Forecast calls for fair weather across the country, with mist in some areas; overall, mainly dry conditions are expected across most parts of the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117749
Kalutara MC member arrested for assaulting motorcyclist during SJB protest
A Kalutara Municipal Council member was arrested for allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist during a Kalutara town protest by Samagi Jana Balawegaya activists led by former minister Ajith P. Perera. Kalutara South Police apprehended the councillor. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117748
US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
December 2025 saw a rise in Sri Lanka’s apparel exports, driven by stronger demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117747
Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be far worse
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to return to negotiations for a nuclear deal, warning that without one the next U.S. attack would be far worse. Tehran responded that, if attacked, it would retaliate decisively and fight back like never before. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117746
Sri Lanka s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched
Sri Lanka launched its National Strategic Action Plan (2026–2030) to monitor and combat human trafficking on January 28 at Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in attendance. AdaDerana RSS reported the announcement on January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117745
SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
An institutional review was conducted by the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment of two institutions: the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) and Jaffna Teaching Hospital, examining their operations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117744
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has given Health Minister 48 hours to respond positively to their grievances. If no favorable reply is received, the GMOA says its ongoing trade union actions will be intensified. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117743