Former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on a national security charge, ending a years-long legal battle that underscored Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on the city’s once-freewheeling press and politics. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118190
A 65-year-old man was killed in Haputale after a sharp-weapon attack. Police say investigations have begun following information about the death of a victim admitted to Boralanda Hospital after the assault. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118187
Bangladesh is voting in what’s described as the world’s first Gen Z-inspired election. Historically, under Sheikh Hasina, the opposition was largely absent, boycotting polls or facing mass arrests. With Thursday’s vote approaching, observers say the political dynamic has reversed, signaling a more active opposition and shifting roles. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118186
Fishermen’s Satyagraha over the ban on tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing enters its fifth day, with protesters demanding the ban’s lifting and the resumption of seine net fishing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118185
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi steered her coalition to a historic election victory, paving the way for promised tax cuts and increased military spending to counter China. The win unsettled financial markets, which had expected caution, as the government signals stronger fiscal stimulus and defense outlays. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118184
Mostly fair weather is expected in parts of the island, but showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2:00 p.m. today (9th), according to the Department of Meteorology via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118183
Toronto police arrested a Sri Lankan influencer and charged him with four counts of criminal harassment after a series of incidents involving non-consensual, creepy filming of women in public. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118182
Ratnapura Weather Station logged a maximum of 34.7°C today, per the Department of Meteorology (via AdaDerana RSS; Feb 9, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118181
According to the National Child Protection Authority, more than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts nationwide in Sri Lanka, highlighting a significant judicial burden and the ongoing scope of child protection challenges. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118180
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