Lightning struck SriLankan Airlines Airbus: A major plane crash was averted in Sri Lanka. If this had happened, the scene of devastation would have been different. But due to luck and the pilot’s intelligence, the plane was successfully landed again. On Friday, June 12, a Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus going from Colombo to Sydney was struck by lightning. This has caused a lot of damage to the plane. The name of this aircraft is A330-243. There has been an incident of lightning on its left engine. Here, taking precautions, the flight crew decided to divert the plane to Bandaranaike International Airport. The plane has landed safely here. This official information has been given in a statement by the airlines.

What is the whole matter?

According to the information received regarding the incident, the plane took off from Colombo at 1 o’clock in the night. After some time, this aircraft had to face conditions like bad weather and lightning. The left engine of the plane has been damaged due to lightning. Here there are burning marks on the engine cover. Also some parts have been uprooted.

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There were so many passengers on board the plane, all are safe

There is no news of any injury in this entire incident. There were 207 passengers on board the plane. None of the 16 crew members were injured. The passengers were shifted to another Airbus A330. With this the plane has left for Sydney. At the same time, the aircraft that was the victim of the incident has been sent to the airline’s hangar for necessary structural checks and engine repairs.

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Amidst the ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran, an Iranian ship passing through the southern coast of Sri Lanka was attacked by a submarine. In which there is news of death of many people, while more than 100 people are reported missing. There is also news of many people being injured in the attack.

The US Army has released a video of the attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

#WATCH | The US military releases the visuals of the attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

(Visual Source: Department of War) https://t.co/a5JmdAOUEh pic.twitter.com/IqcqtkhMP6

— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2026

87 bodies recovered

According to the information, a total of 180 people were aboard the Iranian ship. According to reports, as soon as the distress signal was signaled by the Iranian ship, the Sri Lankan army arrived and started the search and rescue operation. The bodies of 87 people have been recovered by the Sri Lankan Navy from the Iranian warship that sank in the sea.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister gave information

According to news agency PTI, Sri Lanka said on Wednesday (March 4) that about 32 Iranian citizens have been rescued from a naval ship that sank off its southern coast. While many dead bodies were also recovered. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament that an emergency report was received at 5.08 am about the sinking of the ship Iris Dena, about 40 nautical miles off the southern port district of Galle. After which the Navy and Air Force conducted relief and rescue operations.

Took part in naval exercises in India

The Iranian ship recently participated in an international naval exercise organized by India. However, no response has been given by the Indian Navy on this yet. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister said that a total of 180 people were on board the ship.

Statement from US Defense Secretary

Meanwhile, in Washington, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that an American submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters. He said that this is the first incident of sinking an enemy ship by torpedo since the Second World War.

This Iranian warship thought it was safe in international waters. It wasn’t.

The @DeptofWar is fighting to win. pic.twitter.com/4bGMubuSQu

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 4, 2026

Cyclone in Sri Lanka: Fears are deepening over Cyclone Ditvaha in the sky of India, but Cyclone Ditvaha has already arrived in the neighboring country Sri Lanka. Cyclone Ditvah has wreaked havoc here for the last few days. Last Friday, Cyclone Ditvaha hit the coast of Sri Lanka. With this it started raining heavily.

Many people lost their lives due to landslide

News agency Reuters says that 46 people have died in the massive disaster and 23 people are missing in the island nation. According to a statement from the meteorological department of that country, Cyclone Ditvah will intensify further in the island nation during the next 12 hours. Cyclone Ditvaha Detoya has devastated the coastal area of ​​Sri Lanka. Heavy rains have started since the arrival of the storm. More than 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. As a result, landslides have occurred at many places, due to which many people have lost their lives. The most affected are the eastern and central regions.

Government offices and schools were closed

A statement has been issued by the Disaster Management Center or DMC. 43,991 people have been shifted to schools and other government shelters across the country and schools have also been closed. Most of the offices are also closed. As heavy rains continue, the Colombo Stock Exchange has announced the initial closure of trading. Rescue operations have been intensified in the most affected areas.

The administration has said that it is difficult to reach some villages because the roads have been closed due to landslides. If the situation worsens, Sri Lanka can shift flights from its main airport to Thiruvananthapuram or Cochin airports in South India. Six flights have already been redirected from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Cyclone alert in many states of India

This cyclone can wreak havoc in India also. At present it is active on the coastal areas of Sri Lanka and South-West Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Ditvaha has moved towards north and north-west at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour in the last 6 hours. The center of Cyclone Ditvaha was located 50 km south of Trincomalee, 70 km north-west of Batticaloa and 220 km north of Hambantota, where it was located, 460 km south-east of Puducherry, India and 560 km south-east of Chennai.

The Meteorological Department has said that Cyclone Ditvaha is moving rapidly and will reach the Bay of Bengal near the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and southern Andhra Pradesh by the morning of November 30. IMD has issued warning of danger of rain and wind for various states.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday (August 24, 2025), appealing to the island country’s government to leave the politics of vengeance and to treat his former President with respect and dignity.

Wickremesinghe (76) was taken to the main magazine remand jail around midnight on Friday after being sent to custody by the court of ‘Colombo Fort Magistrate’ by 26 August. He was transferred to the intensive medical unit (ICU) of Colombo National Hospital on Saturday.

Congress leader urges Sri Lanka government

Tharoor wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, ‘I am worried about being detained in allegations of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe appearing minor. Due to his health problems, he has already been taken to the jail hospital.

Congress leader Tharoor said, “I respect the Sri Lankan government, respecting the politics of vengeance, with the honor and dignity with his former President with the honor and dignity,” Congress leader Tharoor said.

Know what is the whole matter?

Jail spokesperson Jagat Veerasinghe said on Saturday (August 24, 2025) that Wickremesinghe was admitted to the jail hospital, as he had high blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The former President was arrested on Friday at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was called to record a statement regarding the alleged misuse of government funds of 1.66 crore Sri Lankan rupees.

After this, Wickramasinghe was produced in the court of Colombo Fort Magistrate. The CID has accused him under sections 386 and 388 of the Penal Code and Section 5 (1) of the Public Property Act. There is a provision for at least one year and maximum 20 years jail sentence in these allegations.

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Sri Lanka Army Commander India Visti: Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo held talks with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K and Indian Air Force President Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday (11 June 2025). During this time, opportunities were discussed to strengthen bilateral defense relations and promote cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries. According to officials, before two separate meetings, the Sri Lankan General also had a thorough conversation with the Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani. Both military officials discussed extensive issues including aspects of “defense cooperation and regional security concerns”.

The Ministry of Defense said, “Later Lieutenant General Rodrigo was informed about ‘Operation Sindoor’ and India’s security perspective. Along with him, other senior officers of the Indian Army also discussed issues of mutual interest. “Lieutenant General Rodrigo is on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June. He said that it underlines the continuous efforts to “and strong and deep” the long -term defense partnership between the two countries.

Both countries together against the dangers of the sea

Officials said they interacted with the Navy chief at the Naval Headquarters here and the meeting underlined the importance of promoting the partnership between the two marine countries “and the meeting. The Ministry of Defense said that the General Officer will join the passing out parade on June 14 as a review officer at the Military Academy of India (IMA), Dehradun. The trip to Lieutenant General Rodrigo began in the day with a wreath at the National Summer Memorial in New Delhi, where he paid tribute to the martyred soldiers. After this, he was given a formal ‘Guard of Honor’ in the South Block lawn. The Indian Navy shared some pictures of the meeting between Admiral and Sri Lanka’s general officer in a post on ‘X’. It said that the two officials discussed opportunities to increase bilateral defense cooperation, focusing on shared maritime security challenges, joint training exercises and capacity building initiatives.