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Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo today, February 4, 2026, in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117992
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today, February 4, 2026, with a ceremonial celebration at Independence Square in Colombo. The theme is “Rebuilding Sri Lanka,” as reported by AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117991
Sacred Relics exposition- Special train services for devotees
The Railway Department is arranging multiple special train services to help devotees travel to Colombo for the exposition of sacred Bodhisattva relics of Buddha from India, scheduled February 5–11, 2026, at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117990
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in parts of India
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Myanmar, with tremors felt in parts of India, according to GFZ (German Research Center for Geosciences). The event was reported on February 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117989
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister meets South Korean parliamentary delegation
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath met a visiting South Korean National Assembly delegation led by Deputy Speaker Lee Hack Young to discuss bilateral ties. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117988
SLPP issues statement on FCID summoning Shiranthi Rajapaksa
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) issued a statement about the Financial Crimes Investigation Division summoning former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The update appears via AdaDerana RSS on February 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117986
Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump s threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he ordered the launch of nuclear talks with the United States, in response to Donald Trump’s threats of ‘bad things’ if no deal is reached. The move marks a renewal of negotiations amid heightened tensions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117985
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
SLTDA reports a record January 2026 of 277,327 tourists visiting Sri Lanka, the highest-ever monthly arrivals. The milestone signals strong rebound growth for the country’s tourism sector. Source cited: AdaDerana RSS (Feb 4, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117984
Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certificate for the Universities (Amendment) Bill on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117983