President Anura Kumara will attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The event, February 16–20, 2026, will bring global leaders, policymakers, innovators and AI experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its policy and developmental implications. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118420
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court postponed the hearing of an appeal to overturn the Court of Appeal’s acquittal of former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who had previously been sentenced to death for murder. The rescheduled hearing is set for September 4. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118419
Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will hold an emergency general meeting—the first in 14 years—in response to the Akuregoda shooting. President Rajeev Amarasuriya said all members will meet tomorrow (15). This marks the first such emergency gathering in 14 years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118418
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released its first Monetary Policy Report for 2026, highlighting resilient domestic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks. The report offers forward-looking analysis on inflation, growth, and potential risks to the economic outlook. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118417
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Sri Lanka February 16–18, 2026, according to a top IMF official. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118416
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced a new digital policy emphasizing child protection, set to be introduced in April. The policy aims to strengthen safeguards for children online. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118415
President Trump suggested regime change in Iran could be the best outcome as the Pentagon sends a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling a stronger U.S. military posture and imminent “tremendous power” presence in the region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118414
A woman died after her husband allegedly set her on fire during a domestic dispute in the Parasangaswewa area of Medagama, reports say. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118413
A Sri Lankan crew member of the Singapore-bound container vessel Kota Dunia jumped into the Hooghly River near Netaji Subhas Dock in Kolkata and was later found dead. Police recovered the body Friday evening; the victim was identified as a Kota Dunia crew member. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118412
The U.S. military said it struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people. The operation is the latest lethal incident in the region in recent months, according to a social media post. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118410