President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the emergency law extension is intended solely to accelerate reconstruction and will not serve as a tool for repression. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118121
A police-announced special traffic management plan will take effect tonight on Green Path, along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha in Colombo’s Cinnamon Gardens within the Cinnamon Gardens Police Division. The plan applies to the Green Path premises, with details published by AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118120
Laugfs Gas has announced new domestic gas refill prices for February 2026, effective from midnight on February 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118119
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has issued a notification inviting graduates to apply for teaching vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium schools nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118118
A bus driver was arrested for cannabis use after a high-speed collision between two buses reportedly racing at Wettumakada Junction, Kalutara South Police Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118117
The Women Parliamentarians Caucus has asked the Speaker to amend Parliament’s Standing Orders to prevent conduct or statements by MPs that harass women MPs. The submission, made yesterday, seeks explicit rules and safeguards to protect women legislators from verbal harassment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118116
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the high-stakes talks with the United States in Oman were a good beginning and will continue, signaling cautious optimism about ongoing negotiations on nuclear issues. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118115
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the government will never use emergency regulations to suppress the media or any segment of society. She asserted this commitment in Parliament today, addressing concerns about potential restrictions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118114
The Fisheries DG states there are no new laws governing the use of seine nets; only existing regulations are being enforced. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118113
Parliament approved extending the State of Public Emergency, with 106 votes in favor and 2 against, as reported by AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118112