A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) K-8 training jet crashed in the Wariyapola area earlier today.
The aircraft, manufactured in China, was on a training mission when it lost radar contact and crashed near Minuwangete.
According to the SLAF Spokesman, both pilots ejected safely using parachutes and escaped without injuries.
The jet, however, caught fire upon impact. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The incident highlights the risks associated with military training exercises, though the safe ejection of the pilots underscores the effectiveness of emergency protocols.
Pediatricians have warned that children showing symptoms of influenza may suffer heart damage if they engage in sports or strenuous physical activity.
Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Pediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has advised parents to keep children with such symptoms at home and avoid sending them to school or preschool.
He has also noted that there are rising cases of Dengue, Chikungunya and Diarrhea among children as well.
The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack.
The call was received between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 11 June, police said.
Police investigations have been launched in connection with the anonymous threat.
Meanwhile, the Police Media Division stated that enhanced security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of police stations across the Northern Province.
(adaderana.lk)
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