Police in Wattala seized a parcel in the Gaala Junction area containing live ammunition and SIM cards. The package has been taken into custody for investigation. Police are probing the source and intent behind the contraband. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118488
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today, February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118487
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya for possessing more than 16 kilograms of Kush narcotics. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118485
Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) are refraining from appearing before courts island-wide today, February 16, 2026, in any cases. The move, reported by AdaDerana RSS, affects BASL members nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118482
Iran says a nuclear deal with the United States could bring mutual economic benefits, and negotiators have energy, mining, and aircraft deals on the table. An Iranian diplomat described the talks as pursuing such gains, coming days before a second round of Tehran-Washington discussions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118481
The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers today across Sri Lanka, affecting the Central and Uva provinces as well as Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118480
India cruised to a comfortable 61-run victory over Pakistan in Group A of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118479
A local news item titled ‘Local nine’ was published via AdaDerana RSS on February 16, 2026 at 03:14 AM. The post includes two shortened links (ift.tt), likely directing readers to related coverage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118478
China will allow visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals to mainland China for up to 30 days, starting 17 February. The policy applies to both nationalities, enabling short-term visits without a visa. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118477