Sri Lanka has banned kite flying near international airports to enhance flight safety, as announced by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Ltd..

• Flying objects above **300 feet** within a **5-km** radius of any international airport is now prohibited.
• The ban affects **all five international airports** across the country.
• Authorities emphasized the risks posed by kites and airborne objects to aircraft and passenger safety.

The closure of JKIA's Terminal 1C was enforced after a recurring fire alarm was triggered, requiring immediate safety measures.

• Alarm activated first at 2:55 pm, leading to the terminal's evacuation.
• The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) stated that the alert is likely due to a system fault, currently under investigation.
• All flights from Terminal 1C were successfully moved to Terminals 1A and 1B without disruptions.

The closure of a terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was prompted by a recurring fire alarm, leading to temporary evacuation for safety measures. Airport officials report no fires were detected.

• Alarm was first triggered at 2:55 pm and was silenced then reactivated.
• Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the situation and stated the alarm is under investigation.
• All flights from Terminal 1C were smoothly relocated to Terminals 1A and 1B without any disruptions.