Fuel shutdown behind Air India disaster
Indian aviation authorities have revealed that both engines of Air India Flight 171 ceased receiving fuel shortly after takeoff, leading to the tragic crash on June 12 that claimed 260 lives, including 19 people on the ground. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India disclosed these findings in its preliminary report released on Saturday, July 12. According to cockpit …
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Court halts SriLankan shutdown
SriLankan Airlines has been granted a critical legal extension by the Colombo Commercial High Court last week, temporarily blocking any move to liquidate the national carrier. The court ruling comes in the wake of a dispute over a USD 209 million bond default, which had placed the airline under serious financial threat. With the stay order in effect until July …
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New smart classroom for Koswatta Gamini Maha Vidyalaya
In a step towards promoting digital education in rural areas, CIC Agri Cluster handed over a fully-furnished Smart Classroom valued at Rs. 3 million to Koswatta Gamini Maha Vidyalaya, located in Bingiriya, Kuliyapitiya, on July 3, 2025. The donation, made under CIC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, includes 10 computers, a digital smart board, and modern classroom furniture, aimed at …
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President joins Kataragama Esala Perahera
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Kataragama yesterday July 10, afternoon to participate in religious observances and also attended the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the annual Esala Festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, where he witnessed the ceremonial placement of the sacred relic casket upon the relic-bearing tusker. Delivering a speech at the Ruhunu Kataragama sacred site, the President …
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GCE O/L 2024 (2025) results released today
The results of the 2024 (2025) General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination were released today by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka. Candidates can obtain their results by entering their correct examination numbers on the official websites: www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk In addition, candidates can download the official results document of their respective schools and obtain a printed copy …
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Govt to set up daycare centres for children with Autism
The government of Sri Lanka is set to allocate Rs. 250 million under this year’s budget to establish daycare centres for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, will be implemented through district-level administrators. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the Presidential …
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Special briefing on U.S. Tariff Policy impact
A special meeting titled “Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy on Sri Lanka” takes place this morning (July 10) at 11 a.m. at the Presidential Secretariat, bringing together top officials to discuss the potential implications of recent changes in U.S. tariff policy on the Sri Lankan economy. Key officials expected to participate in the discussion include Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, Secretary of …
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Wanniappa appointed acting DG of Civil Aviation
Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa officially assumed duties as the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on July 3, 2025, following the retirement of AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.), who served as DGCA since 2023. A brief ceremony to mark the occasion was held at the CAASL headquarters, attended by …
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Kalutara to become key urban hub
The Government’s latest urban development initiative aims to position Kalutara as a major urban hub, strategically connecting the Western and Southern Provinces, with potential for significant industrial and economic growth. A discussion on the implementation of the Kalutara Urban Development Plan was held yesterday July 9, at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika …
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Showers and thundershowers expected across parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara. A few showers are also likely in parts of the North-Western Province, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Mullaittivu district …
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