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
Sri Lanka Police reported a substantial rise in seizures of narcotics and weapons in 2025, with Inspector General Priyantha Weerasooriya noting volumes were significantly higher than the previous year. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118129
Fishermen’s Satyagraha entered its third day as a group presses to lift the ban on using tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118128
President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing the removal of the 25% tariff imposed on India, reportedly tied to its oil purchases from Russia. The move eliminates the penalty for India related to buying Russian oil. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118127
Two Sri Lankan women were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in the early hours for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of 436 Anthurium plants valued at about Rs. 1 million into Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118126
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening additional tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118124
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins in Colombo today, kicking off the tournament. The AdaDerana RSS report confirms the event’s launch on February 7, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118123
Heavy showers (over 50mm) are forecast today in parts of Sri Lanka. The Department of Meteorology says intermittent showers will affect Uva Province and the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. Further details available via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118122