Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Police reported four fatalities in separate road accidents across several areas, including the death of a woman. Investigations are ongoing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117573
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WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal untrue
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus rejected the United States’ stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, calling them untrue. He argued the withdrawal rationale misrepresented the agency’s work and the U.S.–WHO partnership. The remarks were reported January 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117572
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks the 28th anniversary of the LTTE bombing at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The attack by LTTE terrorists targeted the historic shrine in Kandy. This update is from AdaDerana RSS, January 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117571
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
A Russian woman drowned while swimming at Bentota Beach, according to AdaDerana RSS (reported January 25, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117569
Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
The government will roll out a new digital platform to guide and monitor village-level development projects under the Prajashakthi National Movement, strengthening planning and oversight, per a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117568
US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations
A major winter storm hit the U.S., cutting power to more than 160,000 customers as far west as Texas and threatening heavy snowfall across the eastern states. It prompted over 4,000 flight cancellations on Saturday, disrupting travel nationwide ahead of the storm’s arrival. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117566
Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish
Three passengers were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle Kush and hashish valued at Rs. 133.94 million. The arrests were made by Airport Customs officers alongside the Customs Narcotics Control Unit. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117565
Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers
Authorities recovered over 280 kg of narcotics valued at Rs 4.5 billion from two intercepted multi-day fishing trawlers off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Eleven suspects were detained after being brought to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour, where the seized drugs underwent further weighing and verification. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117564
Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis valued at about Rs. 82.2 million into Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117563
250 Health and Wellness Centres to be established islandwide Health Minister
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced plans to establish 250 Health and Wellness Centres islandwide to strengthen preventive healthcare services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117562