The government yesterday extended condolences over the airplane crash in southern Russian city of Rostov on March 19 which claimed all 62 passengers onboard, Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
"The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of many lives caused by the sudden crash of Fly Dubai flight FZ981 in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on March 19."
"The Government conveys heartfelt and profound condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims who grieve over this terrible tragedy, and those injured." it said.
All 62 people aboard a passenger jet flying from Dubai to southern Russia were killed when their plane crashed on its second attempt to land at Rostov-on-Don airport on Saturday.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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