Six individuals were arrested in Lunugala and Bulugolla for illegal excavations aimed at finding artifacts, with authorities linking the arrests to illicit archaeological activity in the area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118449
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah, urged U.S. military intervention in Iran, saying it could save lives. He also urged President Trump’s administration not to delay negotiations with Tehran’s clerical rulers on a nuclear deal. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118448
Three people were killed in separate motorcycle crashes in Matara and Damana, police said. The incidents occurred in the Matara and Damana areas, and authorities are investigating. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118447
A suspect was arrested in Ragama with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118446
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a comprehensive traffic and security plan in Colombo for today’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. Officials say enhanced security and traffic measures are in place. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118445
In a Maha Shivaratri message, Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa urged mutual respect, religious coexistence, and peaceful unity as the nation’s eternal treasures, and extended greetings to Hindu devotees at home and abroad. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118444
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya urged unity, compassion, and faith in observance of Maha Shivaratri. She extended warm greetings to Sri Lanka’s Hindu community and devotees worldwide, emphasizing shared values. The message, reported by AdaDerana RSS, was issued on February 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118443
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls for solidarity and spiritual consciousness in a Maha Shivaratri message, urging that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled and wisdom’s light kindled as Hindus worldwide observe the festival on February 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118442
Former President Barack Obama indirectly commented on a racist video posted by Donald Trump, depicting him as an ape, telling a podcast host that the shame and decorum once guiding public officials are now lost. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118441
A vehicle suspected to be used by gunmen in the Akuregoda double murder was found burning on an access road in Kuttiyawatta, Agaliya, Galle. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118440