A 58-year-old man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The incident was reported via AdaDerana RSS on February 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118538
A foreign national was killed when a wild elephant attacked on the Sigiriya-Pidurangala road. The incident was reported via AdaDerana RSS on February 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118537
Deputy Transport and Highways Minister Prasanna Gunasena said SLTB employee integration will be strictly based on qualifications and professional experience, ensuring merit-based hiring for all future appointments. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118536
Two suspects were arrested for possessing Ice and heroin in Wellampitiya and Mattakkuliya. Separately, another suspect was arrested in Kotuwila, Wellampitiya with 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118533
Two suspects have been arrested after a 59-year-old man was killed in Kopay’s Alliyawatta area, attacked with a mammoty. Police investigations are underway. The report is from Ada Derana RSS, dated February 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118532
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be involved indirectly in Tuesday’s high-stakes Geneva talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, adding he believes Iran is motivated to strike a deal. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118531
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today, February 17, 2026, according to AdaDerana RSS. The report confirms his arrival and indicates more details will follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118529
According to AdaDerana RSS, the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is set to begin today, February 17. The report notes the exam starts as scheduled. Source: AdaDerana RSS; timestamp February 17, 2026, 11:42 AM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118527
According to the Department of Meteorology, showery conditions are expected to intensify over the Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces in the coming days starting February 17, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118526
Sri Lanka recorded 159,339 tourist arrivals in the first 15 days of February, according to SLTDA data, surpassing 150,000. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118525