Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, with Christians worldwide preparing for a 40-day period of reflection through prayer, fasting, and community service. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118593
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warns of deteriorating public and professional safety after the murder of a lawyer and his wife, noting a brutal shooting and rising violence that threatens citizens and professionals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118590
Peru’s Congress censured interim President Jose Jeri, ending his tenure after just over four months in office. A Tuesday vote led to his removal, with the report sourced from AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118589
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake is slated to be produced in court again today, February 18, 2026, per AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118588
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm is forecast for parts of the island today. Expect intermittent showers across the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva, Eastern and Southern provinces. Report from Ada Derana RSS dated February 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118586
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Sri Lanka could achieve higher growth if necessary structural reforms are implemented. She visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 17 February 2026 during her Sri Lanka visit. Reported by AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118585
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commended Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts after discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118584
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, signaling bilateral engagement. The meeting was reported by AdaDerana RSS on February 18, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118583
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has suspended the planned strike by locomotive operators, which was due to begin at midnight tonight, effectively calling off the action. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118582