Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met an IMF fact-finding mission and agreed that the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme will continue without any changes. The IMF team indicated there would be no modifications to the existing agreement during the meeting. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117731
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared today before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117730
The former owner of the Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman, pleaded guilty to influencing a cricketer in the Lanka Premier League 2024 to engage in match-fixing. He was fined and received a suspended prison sentence on January 28, 2026, according to AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117728
South Korean court sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in exchange for political favors, marking a high-profile corruption case linked to the presidential circle. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117726
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report detailing measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117725
Governor Greg Abbott directed Texas universities and state agencies to suspend new H-1B visa petitions until next year, pausing hiring of foreign workers with specialized skills at state colleges and agencies to prioritize Texans. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117721
January allowance for Aswesuma beneficiaries in phases I and II has been deposited into their bank accounts, per the Ministry of Finance. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117719
Sri Lankan Supreme Court ordered notices to be served on several respondents, including former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, regarding a Fundamental Rights petition accusing unlawful compensation related to Aragalaya torched houses. The court’s directive follows the petition’s allegations; further details to be disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117718
An IMF mission led by Evan Papageorgiou has concluded its visit to Sri Lanka, following a Colombo arrival last week. The brief notes the completion of the mission but provides no details on outcomes or recommendations. Source: AdaDerana RSS, January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117717
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka crossed Rs 400,000, signaling a notable rise amid ongoing global gold price gains. An AdaDerana RSS report notes the trend as of January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117716