Human Rights Watch warned on Feb 4 that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118019
The Gazette announces a competitive examination to recruit graduates to the Sri Lanka Teacher Service. It invites applications from graduates, including those in public service, to fill Sinhala, Tamil, and English-medium vacancies at national and provincial schools nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118018
Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Sri Lanka, landing at Bandaranaike International Airport around 1:00 PM. The sacred artifacts were reported by Ada Derana RSS on February 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118017
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa marked Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day, describing it as a remembrance of the island’s freedom and a celebration of national pride shared by all Sri Lankans. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118015
During Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Navy fired its customary 25-gun salute to honor the nation, as part of official ceremonies reported by AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118014
Police Media Division confirms GovPay app is widely used to pay traffic fines in 2025, with more than 40,000 drivers paying via the app, and reports noting over 45,000 drivers recorded so far this year. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118013
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill, ending the weekend partial federal shutdown. The measure closes the funding gap and sets the stage for a contentious congressional debate over Homeland Security funding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118011
Private buses on the Horana–Colombo route 120 have entered a third day of strike action. The stoppage is disrupting travel between Horana and Colombo, according to AdaDerana RSS (February 4, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118010
A ceremony to exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha will begin at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today, February 4. The event, reported by AdaDerana RSS, marks the start of the relic exposition. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118008
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead, according to AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118007