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Delta plane crashes at Toronto Airport, Injuring 18; Two runways closed 

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A Delta Airlines plane crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down on the snowy ground. 

The incident, which occurred around 2:15 p.m. ET, involved Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. 

Eighteen passengers were injured, with no fatalities reported, according to Delta.

Toronto Pearson CEO Deborah Flint confirmed that two runways will remain closed for investigation “for the rest of tonight and into the next several days.” Arrivals and departures on the airport’s three other runways, initially halted, resumed by 5 p.m. local time.ච
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed gratitude to first responders and assured that the airline is prioritizing care for those affected. Passengers’ families can contact Delta’s Passenger Inquiry Center for updates. The flight originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Easter Attacks PCOI report handed over to CID

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The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has confirmed that Secretary to the President – Nandika Sanath Kumanayake handed over the report.

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CID probe launched over photo of tooth relic

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a photo circulating on social media, allegedly showing the sacred tooth relic during the ongoing special exposition – ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ in Kandy.

According to Police Headquarters, the circulating image is seemingly an image taken by a devotee who attended the exposition, which is being held until April 27.

The police emphasises that devotees are not permitted to take photos or use their phones.

In this backdrop, the CID is investigating to ascertain whether the circulating photo was indeed taken during the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ exposition, and whether it was a photo captured by someone or whether it is merely an edited image.

The CID investigation has been launched on the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police.

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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