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
Tilvin Silva, JVP General Secretary, led a Sri Lankan delegation in New Delhi to meet India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka, signaling continued high-level engagement between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118111
Sri Lanka plans to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses and the return of looted cultural treasures. Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says the process of seeking compensation and artifact repatriation is currently underway. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118110
Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was granted bail after appearing before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The report is from AdaDerana RSS, dated February 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118109
A massive bombing struck a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, police said. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118108
Construction of the Gatambe Flyover in Kandy, halted for several years, has resumed under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The resumption began this afternoon (the 6th), signaling renewed government support for the project. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118107
A high-profile Russian general was shot multiple times and wounded in Moscow, according to AdaDerana RSS on Feb 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118105
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched the Mahaiyawa underpass bridge project as construction began along the Kandy–Jaffna Road, a key entry point to Kandy City. The works proceed under his patronage, marking a milestone in city infrastructure development. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118104