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Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- An Air China flight turned into a scene of panic on Saturday when a lithium battery packed inside a passenger's hand luggage suddenly caught fire mid-air. Flight CA139, which was ... Read More


Train derails near Ihala Kotte, disrupting upcountry line

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- An intercity express train traveling from Kandy to Colombo Fort at 3:00 pm derailed near Ihala Kotte Railway Station today, the Railways Department said. According to the departm... Read More


31 arrested in Nuwara Eliya during long weekend

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Police in Nuwara Eliya have arrested 31 individuals, aged 18 to 35, from various parts of the island, on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs during the long weekend, police said... Read More


Thieves break into Louvre museum, steal 'priceless jewellery'

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- French Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Sunday reported a theft at the Louvre in Paris as the world-renowned museum said it was closing for the day. "A robbery took place this mo... Read More


Train derails on Kelani Valley Line; services restricted to Kosgama

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A train travelling from Colombo Fort to Avissawella derailed between the Kosgama and Avissawella Railway Stations at around 6.45 p.m. today, the Railways Department confirmed. Th... Read More


Israeli military launches attacks on Gaza, ceasefire under strain

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Israeli military said it launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peac... Read More


Rain-hit Pak v NZ WC match resumes

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- The Women's Cricket World Cup encounter of Pakistan v New Zealand, hit by rain, resumed a short while ago at R. Premadasa Stadium At resumption, this was reduced to 46 overs a si... Read More


Man arrested with elephant pearls worth over Rs. 30Mn

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- A man has been arrested in the indigenous village of Mahiyanganaya with a stock of elephant pearls valued at over Rs. 30 million, officials said. The suspect was taken into custod... Read More


Keells deepens commitment to building stronger communities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- For Keells supermarkets, purpose extends far beyond retail shelves, it's about building healthier, safer, and more empowered communities. Through its flagship Preschool Meal Pro... Read More


YKK Lanka builds sustainable future with community participation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- YKK Lanka (Private) Limited has been a trusted name in Sri Lanka's industrial landscape. As part of the YKK Group, a global leader in fastening productsincluding zippers, snaps, ... Read More