19 killed in China factory fire ahead of National Day
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Nineteen people have died in a factory fire in eastern China just ahead of massive countrywide National Day celebrations. The official Xinhua News Agency...
Tag : fire
Fire in Kekirawa Magistarte’s court record room
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire broke out in the record room of the Kekirawa Magistarte’s court this afternoon, police said. They said fire fighting trucks had been...
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Batticaloa
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The police have used tear gas to disperse groups near Kalladi Bridge in Batticaloa, who had been protesting against the burial of Zion church...
Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot during protests on Sunday, the first time a live round has been used since demonstrations broke...
FIRE BREAKS OUT AT MONERAGALA – MARAGALA MOUNTAIN RESERVE
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire erupted in the Moneragala – Maragala mountain reserve and is currently under control. The police spokesman’s office said that about 30 acres...
Fire breaks out at estate houses; 49 displaced
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Twelve estate houses have been completely gutted in a fire that has erupted at ‘Chandrigamam’ tea estate at around 9.00 pm last night (05)....
Police fire tear gas at protesting students
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students at Lotus Road in Colombo, a short while ago. UTV News...
Woakes, Roy fire England to first World Cup final since 1992
(UTV|COLOMBO) – England sailed into their first World Cup final since 1992 with a merciless performance beating defending champions Australia by eight wickets in the second...
Russia: Fire kills 14 sailors aboard navy research submersible
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire aboard a Russian navy research submersible has killed 14 crew members, the Russian defence ministry says. The crew was poisoned by fumes...
Virginia Beach shooting: 12 killed after city worker opens fire at colleagues
(UTV|COLOMBO) – At least 12 people were killed and several injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in the US state of...