Ex-Sooriyakanda OIC and a police constable were arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau in connection with the alleged killing of a Sambar deer, police said. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118103
Sri Lanka’s foreign policy is anchored in economic diplomacy, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The focus is on trade, investment, tourism promotion, and innovation as core pillars. Source: AdaDerana RSS, February 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118102
The Department of Examinations announced that tuition classes and related activities for 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) exam students will be prohibited from midnight February 11 until the examinations conclude. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118101
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) makes history by appointing twenty female bus conductors. In a historic first, the twenty newly recruited conductors have officially received their appointment letters, signaling a milestone in gender-inclusive recruitment for SLTB. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118100
Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by CIABOC officers investigating bribery or corruption allegations. The case involves the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. More details were reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118099
Seven students were hospitalized at Kalutara Teaching Hospital after a violent clash between students of two schools in Beruwala, Sri Lanka. The incident prompted medical attention; more details were reported by Ada Derana RSS on February 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118097
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, covering Sri Lanka’s Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts. People are advised to seek shelter and take precautions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118096
Norway’s police have opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities are examining potential misconduct linked to Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, highlighting heightened scrutiny of Jagland’s associations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118094
A woman was arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division in Boralesgamuwa’s Nirmala Mawatha during an operation. She was found with hashish and kush valued at over Rs 15 million. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118093
Colombo District Court postponed delivering its verdict on MP Dayasiri Jayasekara’s petition challenging the SLFP General Secretary post, delaying the decision. The court set February 17 for the ruling on the case filed by Jayasekara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118092