The government plans changes to several top senior posts across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed. The announcement indicates upcoming restructurings or appointments across multiple state bodies, with details to follow. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 10, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118273
Prices of fish in the local market have risen amid a continuing protest by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on winch machines mounted on tractors used by seine-net fishers. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118272
Sri Lanka recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, released today by Transparency International. The advance, reported February 10, 2026, signals progress in the country’s perceived corruption levels, per AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118269
Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. The news, reported via AdaDerana RSS, was published on February 10, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118268
Sri Lanka has raised alerts over Nipah virus as tourist arrivals rise. Health authorities are implementing precautionary measures to curb the virus’s spread, with Nipah cases reported in India and Bangladesh. The warning comes from Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118267
Sri Lanka will deploy a special security arrangement for the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa announced today. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118266
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted bail to two men, businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. They were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting money laundering involving more than Rs 740 million allegedly earned unlawfully by the ex-minister. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118265
The Cabinet approved new regulations to re-register subscriber information for mobile SIM cards issued before August 2, 2019. The measures aim to refresh and standardize older SIM records and ensure compliance. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118263
Sri Lanka has signaled its intention to re-apply for the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) after the current cycle ends, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath. The move follows ongoing considerations of the trade facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118262
The Attorney General cleared proposed amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, and the Cabinet approved gazetting and presenting the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118261