The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced a 22-hour water cut in several areas of the Kandy District starting tomorrow morning (08). The update was reported via AdaDerana RSS on February 07, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118140
Police report that a mother and her teen daughter were electrocuted to death in Kiribogahainna, Navanaliya, Galaha. The incident is under investigation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118139
The Department of Meteorology issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in Sri Lanka’s Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, plus Galle and Matara districts. Residents are urged to seek shelter and avoid open areas. Advisory published February 7, 2026, 07:30 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118137
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, unveiled a five-pillar education reform plan extending to Grade 9, with reforms for the remaining grades to be rolled out over the next three years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118136
Sri Lanka’s foreign tourist arrivals for 2026 have surpassed 317,000 so far this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118135
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers were discovered buried by security forces in Kudumbimalai, Batticaloa. They are believed to have been buried underground by the LTTE during the war, indicating long-term concealment by the Tamil militant group. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118134
Sri Lanka Police reported that yesterday’s nationwide daily search operations inspected 27,430 people and led to more than 400 arrests of drunk drivers. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118133
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, says 103 children have lost one or both parents amid Cyclone Ditwah. The figure accounts for children who lost mothers, fathers, or both. Reported via AdaDerana RSS on February 7, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118132
Sri Lanka received USD 751.1 million in worker remittances in January 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The figure surpasses USD 750 million, indicating continued inflows; report via AdaDerana RSS dated February 7, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118131
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, announced that the Parliamentary Business Committee will debate and pass the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill on February 17, aiming for swift passage with debate and approval on the same day. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118130