The government remains committed to good governance. A special discussion on Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation against AML/CFT international standards was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s patronage. Report via AdaDerana RSS, Feb 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117982
Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030. Objectives: meet 70% of national electricity demand from renewables by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, in line with the National Policy on Renewable Energy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117981
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved a long-term contract award to Singapore’s M’s Epdesa Pte. Ltd for supplying Petrol 92 Unleaded to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), securing ongoing procurement arrangements for Petrol 92. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117979
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Finland to establish a Political Consultation Mechanism, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The MoU creates a formal channel for ongoing political dialogue between the two countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117978
Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected uncontested as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for the 2026–2027 term. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117976
Constitutional Council unanimously approved Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to become Auditor General of Sri Lanka, as announced on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117975
Sri Lanka Coast Guard arrested a suspect at Katuneriya beach during a special operation, seizing more than 57 kg of turtle meat, 450 turtle eggs, and a dinghy. The seizure occurred on February 2, reflecting ongoing anti-wildlife trafficking enforcement. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117974
School Development Officers ended their hunger strike near the Presidential Secretariat after meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The fast-unto-death protest concluded following discussions, signaling progress toward addressing their grievances and potential resolutions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117970
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that Grade 6 education reforms will be implemented in 2027, and none of the Grade 6 modules introduced under these reforms have been withdrawn. The update was released via AdaDerana RSS on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117969
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division after recording a statement for more than four hours. The update was reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117968