Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the island today, with showers across the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces, plus Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Source: AdaDerana RSS, Feb 3, 2026 11:32 AM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117947
Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States and India have reached a trade agreement, with tariffs reduced from 25% to 18%. The report appeared via AdaDerana RSS on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117946
Ramanathapuram Q-Branch police in Tamil Nadu seized 194 kg of cannabis destined for smuggling to Sri Lanka, reported on February 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117944
Sri Lanka has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Sri Lanka and India. The announcement confirms the team selection ahead of the tournament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117943
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media reported Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump voiced optimism about a deal to avert military action against Iran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117942
The Department of Examinations announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Biosystems Technology practical exam will begin on February 7. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117941
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar condemned what he described as an Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen, saying it was based on false allegations. He expressed strong objections to the incident, according to AdaDerana RSS (Feb 3, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117940
SJB activists expressed dissent during a heated meeting in the Beruwala electorate, amid ongoing controversy surrounding the Beruwala Urban Council. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117937
A decision has been taken to grant special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of the 78th National Independence Day on February 4. The report was published via AdaDerana RSS on February 2, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117936