Today’s highest temperature in the country reached 34.7°C at Ratnapura Meteorological Station, according to the Department of Meteorology, reported January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117692
Sri Lanka’s government allocated an extra Rs 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases for doctors and the entire public service, according to Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117691
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development requests quality reports for three coal consignments in three vessels. It reviewed Sri Lanka’s coal imports, focusing on quality assurance and import procedures. The update appears on AdaDerana RSS, dated January 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117690
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must be developed socially and culturally. He argues a government’s primary duty is to care for its people, and the current administration has begun delivering by ensuring the nation’s economic gains benefit people and society at large. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117689
The Government Radiological Technologists Association has temporarily suspended its planned indefinite strike, which was to begin tomorrow across all hospitals nationwide. No reasons were provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117688
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands held a high-level discussion to explore avenues for strengthening their long-standing bilateral relations. The talks aimed at identifying concrete measures to deepen cooperation across political, economic, and development domains. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117687
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa explained the reasons for the suspension of Chaminda Kularatne, Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, from his post. The announcement was made on January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117686
An individual participating in a hunger strike staged by Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat was hospitalized. The protest demands permanent employment for the officers. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117685
Former Minister P. Harrison has recorded a statement with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), per AdaDerana RSS on January 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117683
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed today that Keselwatte Dinusha, an organized criminal, is currently being held under detention orders for questioning. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117682