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
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 Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka on February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118510
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 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
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Justice and National Integration says 817 prisoners—both locals and foreigners—are currently on death row and held in prisons nationwide. The AdaDerana RSS report is dated February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118507
The government has officially announced the minimum purchase prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board will buy paddy from farmers, establishing floor prices to support farmer incomes, as reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118506
A severe New Zealand storm disrupted transport across the North Island, grounding flights, trains and ferries and prompting widespread road closures. The heavy rain and winds also knocked out power for tens of thousands, underscoring the storm’s broad impact on infrastructure and daily life. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118505
Police conducted a surprise inspection of student transport in Tissamaharama, finding 23 school buses and 3 vans unfit for road use. Authorities said the inspections targeted safety compliance for vehicles carrying students, underscoring ongoing enforcement of vehicle standards for school transport. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118503
Lawyers, led by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s president, staged a protest march today in response to the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week. The demonstration aimed to demand justice and action from authorities, according to AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118502