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Local nine
Local news item labeled ‘Local nine’ appears in the AdaDerana RSS feed. It includes two shortened URLs and is timestamped February 16, 2026, at 11:28 PM. The snippet provides no further article details beyond the links and publication time. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118519
Prabath Chandrakeerthi named President s Chief of Staff
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed Chief of Staff to the President. The announcement appears via AdaDerana RSS feeds, with links to the original posts. The report was published February 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118517
President Anura Kumara to leave for India tomorrow
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to Delhi, India, tomorrow (the 17th), to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The report, published February 16, 2026, via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118514
Buddhist monks from all chapters to be summoned to Colombo on Feb. 20
Monks from all Buddhist chapters will be summoned to Colombo on February 20 to receive a briefing on actions being taken against the Buddhasasana, announced by Ven. Dambara Amila Thero. The update was reported via Ada Derana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118513
Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued
An advisory was issued for a newly formed low‑pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka. The Department of Meteorology stated the system has developed in the sea area, with additional details provided via AdaDerana RSS. (Feb 16, 2026, 09:35 PM). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118512
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka on February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118510
Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders
Two brothers were arrested in Kottawa on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week. Police investigation continues. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118509
Cricket fans flew in 15 private jets to witness yesterday s India-Pakistan match in Colombo
Cricket fans from around the world arrived in Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport on 15 private jets to attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match held there on February 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118508