China’s central bank and Sri Lanka’s central bank signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish renminbi (yuan) clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka. The agreement aims to facilitate yuan settlement and payments between the two countries, per a statement from the People’s Bank of China released on January 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117742
SLBFE’s Special Investigation Unit arrested a former Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha member from the United National Party for allegedly running a foreign employment racket. He allegedly used the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ letterhead to fraudulently secure employment deals. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117741
Sri Lanka signed a bilateral debt-relief agreement with Belgium’s export credit agency Credendo to reschedule about €9.6 million of external debt. The move supports ongoing external debt restructuring to restore debt sustainability and bolster the country’s economic recovery. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117740
The Lanka Coal Company (LCC) recovered approximately USD 2.1 million from a supplier after a shipment of substandard coal, according to LCC General Manager Namal Hewage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117739
Indian authorities say they have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in West Bengal, while several Asian nations tighten health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers from India. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117737
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to Ada Derana. The report appeared via Ada Derana RSS on January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117736
AG told Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, with formal charges expected to be filed in March. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117735
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce to a record high on Wednesday, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand for the safe-haven yellow metal. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117734
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and appeared before the magistrate, according to Ada Derana. The report, circulating via AdaDerana RSS, confirms his appearance at the Fort Magistrate’s Court on January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117733
Namal Rajapaksa, national organizer of Sri Lanka’s SLPP, met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the CM’s Bangalore residence to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lankan collaboration. The talks, held on January 28, 2026, focused on enhancing bilateral engagement between India and Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117732