Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer and Sri Lankan officials reviewed ongoing World Bank-supported initiatives; the Ministry of Finance stated the review assessed current projects and progress. The note is dated February 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118057
Queensland police say a man who actively targeted children on social media and gaming platforms has been charged with hundreds of child-abuse offences involving 459 victims across Australia and 15 other countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118056
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport recorded its highest passenger traffic ever in 2025, according to Airport Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. The milestone marks a record year for the facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118055
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Sri Lanka share deep civilisational and spiritual bonds and thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118054
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said there are 41 clinics nationwide under the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, treating about 9,000 Sri Lankans. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118053
Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties as Sri Lanka’s 42nd Auditor General at the National Audit Office on February 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118052
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi later this month, according to AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118051
A 48-year-old man was hacked to death in Colombo 13, on Sri Kathiresan Street within the Aduruppu Street Police Division. The incident was reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118049
South Korea’s Deputy Speaker Lee Hak-young lauded Sri Lankan workers for their substantial contributions to the Korean economy, expressed gratitude for their service, and reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to ongoing economic cooperation with Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118048
Colombo High Court postponed its ruling on preliminary objections in the Attorney General’s case against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, and retired Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi; the order is now due on March 25. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118047