Qatar Airways has sent a clarification to the article titled “Qatar crisis: Lanka unlikely to be affected” which was published in Business Times on Sunday June 11 and which also appeared in the online edition. The letter says:
“We would like to highlight the airspace reporting has been over-generalised and the vast majority of our flights do not pass through Iraq airspace, with the exception of our daily flights to destinations in Iraq and to Amman, Jordan. Like all other airlines, Qatar Airways adheres to the guidance, regulations and recommendations of all relevant international organizations and safety authorities.
The safety of our passengers and crew has been, and remains, Qatar Airways top priority as we maintain smooth operations to the vast majority of our global network.”
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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