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No fault found in crashed Chinese jet – Bimal

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2 months ago

March 24, 2025

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament – Bimal Rathnayake states that investigations have confirmed there was no fault in the Chinese K-8 training jet that recently crashed in Wariyapola.

According to the Minister, this conclusion was revealed in the report submitted by a committee appointed to investigate the crash.

The aircraft, used for pilot training by the Sri Lanka Air Force, crashed last Friday (March 21) into a coconut plantation in the Welagedara area of Ihala Minuwangate, Wariyapola.

Two Air Force personnel sustained injuries in the incident and a seven-member committee was appointed to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense has announced that all K-8 aircrafts in the Sri Lanka Air Force fleet will undergo standard inspections.

Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekera stated that these inspections will be carried out based on the recommendations of the expert committee appointed to review the K-8 aircraft.

He further noted that, if necessary, foreign inspection teams will also be brought in for further assessments.

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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2 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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3 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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3 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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