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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