The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers with fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm in parts of the island today, with intermittent showers in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118367
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced government plans to launch the Lanka Metro Transit bus service, arguing Sri Lanka’s entire transport system must undergo rapid modernization. The goal is a more efficient, safe, and technologically advanced network that delivers a dignified, reliable service to the public. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118366
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized equal opportunities for all schoolchildren as a government priority. She said transformative national change hinges on strong human resources, with a focus on delivering standard, quality education to every child. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118365
Sri Lanka Police are launching a nationwide initiative to curb crime, drug trafficking, and corruption, seeking public cooperation. They aim to eradicate the growing drug trafficking menace across the country as part of an ongoing effort to enhance security and public safety. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118364
South Korea’s intelligence agency told lawmakers that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has designated his teenage daughter as his heir. The disclosure, reported Feb. 13, 2026, signals a dynastic succession in Pyongyang. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118363
Shannon Cowlin, newly appointed Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Sri Lanka, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. The courtesy call reaffirmed ADB’s long-term commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities and its ongoing partnership with the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118362
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns residents against intra-country transactions in foreign currencies. It has observed cases where Sri Lankan residents transact in currencies other than the Sri Lankan rupee, highlighting regulatory expectations to use the rupee for domestic dealings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118361
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security advised passport applicants not to visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration’s head office in Battaramulla or regional offices tomorrow, as the computer system breakdown has not yet been resolved. The advisory applies to all offices nationwide. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118360
A passenger boat sank in Sudan’s River Nile state in the north, leaving at least 21 dead, a medical group told the BBC. The report, via AdaDerana RSS, confirms casualties from the disaster on February 12, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118359
Tangalle Base Hospital’s mortuary is severely overcrowded, leaving staff to place bodies on ice on trolleys in a corridor outside the morgue. The space shortage underscores infrastructural strain and delays in proper storage and handling at the facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118358