Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, currently in remand custody over the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been brought to court. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117715
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and three others were killed when their aircraft crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117714
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that the first Automated Border Control (ABC) electronic gates (e-gates) at Bandaranaike International Airport’s arrival terminal will officially open today, January 28, introducing automated entry procedures at BIA. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117713
Nearly 800 people were arrested yesterday in island-wide anti-drug raids under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, aimed at eradicating the country’s drug menace. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117712
US President Donald Trump predicted Cuba’s imminent failure, saying “Cuba will be failing pretty soon.” He noted that Venezuela, once Cuba’s top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117710
Central Bank of Sri Lanka kept the Overnight Policy Rate at 7.75% after yesterday’s Monetary Policy Board meeting, maintaining the current policy stance. January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117707
A 24-year-old woman died after allegedly being assaulted by her extramarital partner following a dispute in Angulana. Police said the beating occurred during the domestic dispute; investigators are examining circumstances. The report provides limited details beyond the alleged assault and fatality. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117706
A US think tank says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has produced nearly two million military casualties (killed, wounded, or missing) across both sides, per a study published Tuesday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117705
Police reported four deaths in four separate road accidents across several areas yesterday, including three women. The incidents were spread across multiple locations. More details available via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117704