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Cabinet to review National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy as CEB restructuring nears completion
A cabinet paper is expected to be presented tomorrow outlining the National Electricity Policy and National Electricity Tariff Policy, signaling the final phase of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring. The move aims to review and finalize policy frameworks as the restructuring nears completion. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118169
Christchurch mosque terrorist s Court of Appeal hearing to begin
An appeal hearing for the Christchurch mosque attacker is set to begin. The 35-year-old Australian, who killed 51 people in the March 15, 2019 attacks, is applying for leave to challenge his conviction and sentence. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118168
Printing of vehicle number plates to resume within next three months DMT
According to the Department of Motor Traffic, printing of permanent vehicle number plates will resume within the next three months. The DMT has announced plans to restart production, signaling an upcoming return of permanent plates. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118167
59% increase in medical assistance applications to President s Fund
Digitalizing and decentralizing the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariat offices boosted medical assistance applications by 59% in one year, according to the President’s Media Division. This improved access and efficiency across offices, as reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 8, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118166
Indian refiners avoid procuring Russian oil in push for US trade deal
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for April deliveries and are expected to continue skipping such trades for longer, according to refining and trade sources. The move aims to bolster New Delhi’s chances of clinching a trade pact with Washington and signals a broader shift in sourcing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118165
Opposition alleges financial irregularities involving NPP councilors of Gampaha PS
A group of opposition members from the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha alleges financial irregularities by three National People’s Power (NPP) councilors, claiming they committed financial fraud by personally carrying out government contracts under their names. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118164
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon as dozens of protesters clashed near a Winter Olympics hockey venue, throwing firecrackers and trying to reach a nearby highway. The confrontation occurred Saturday, underscoring security tensions surrounding the Games. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118163
Over 36,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
During a nationwide police operation yesterday, more than 36,000 people were inspected. Authorities arrested 526 individuals suspected of criminal activity, including offenses related to illicit liquor and drugs, in an island-wide crackdown on February 7. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118162