NPP s Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117911
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STF officer commits suicide with service firearm
An officer attached to Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force (STF) camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara, reportedly died by suicide with his service firearm. The incident was reported by Ada Derana via RSS on February 2, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117910
Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti inspected the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in Monaragala District, where mining is suspended, and ordered measures to curb illegal mining. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117909
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other individuals, were further remanded by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court until 09 February 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117908
Couple arrested with Ice worth Rs. 8 million in Puttalam
A married couple was arrested in Puttalam by the Narcotics Control Unit for possessing 524 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) valued at Rs. 8 million. The raid was conducted by Puttalam Police yesterday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117906
SC dismisses FR petitions challenging ASP promotions in 2020
The Supreme Court dismissed seven Fundamental Rights petitions filed by 145 Chief Inspectors of Police challenging promotions to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) under the 2020 application process. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117905
Police Inspector and Constable arrested over missing firearm
A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pistol and a magazine containing 10 rounds from Matugama Police Station, according to police. The investigation was announced via AdaDerana RSS on Feb 2, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117903
AG s Department Legal Officers express concern over baseless allegations on Attorney General
Members of the Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers Association are concerned about circulating unfounded personal attacks against the Attorney General, Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr), PC, and other AG Department officers in the line of duty. They urge restraint and highlight the baseless nature of these allegations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117902
GMOA to intensify trade union action from today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says it will intensify its ongoing trade union action from this morning after authorities failed to respond to several key demands. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117901
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says
A five-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, and his father have returned home to a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by U.S. immigration authorities and held in a Texas facility, according to a lawmaker. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117900