Three domestic airports are to be granted certification in order to commence operations of regional commercial flights in future.
Cabinet approval was granted to this effect following a proposal put forward by Minister Arjuna Ranatunga yesterday (Jul 30).
Accordingly, instructions will be given to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to certify the Batticaloa Airport, Ratmalana Airport, and Palali Airport for the operation of regional flights.
Instructions will also be issued to the CAA to prepare the relevant regulations concerning airspace management for regional flights.
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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