The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi commemorated Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day with a series of events underscoring the depth and resilience of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, including India's support following Cyclone Ditwah and a USD 450 million reconstruction package follo
The Maha Bodhi Society of India on Sunday hosted a special event titled "Thank You Bharat" at the historic Buddha Vihara on Mandir Marg to acknowledge India's support and assistance to Sri Lanka, particularly in relief and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka late last year, triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and large-scale infrastructure damage, overwhelming local disaster-response mechanisms.
Indian Naval Ship Gharial arrived at Colombo to deliver 10 Bailey Bridges in support of Sri Lanka's post-cyclone reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, the Indian Naval Ship Gharial has docked in Colombo with a vital shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges, aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The delivery, which took place on
As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity.
This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions. Collectively, these engineering efforts have restored road connectivity, improved access to essential services, and provided much-needed relief to communities affected by Cyclone Dit
According to an official statement, the Task Force has constructed Bailey bridges at kilometre 15 and kilometre 21 to help reconnect affected communities and reduce travel time. The Indian Army said the effort is aimed at restoring connectivity in areas impacted by the cyclone.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi proceeded on an official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday. His visit undercores the strong commitment between India and Sri Lanka to deepen ties. His visit comes against the backdrop of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the ADGPI said.
The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka shared on Sunday that the Indian Army Engineers have commenced the launch of a 100 ft Bailey Bridge in Kandy to restore connectivity in the region.
Speaking to ANI from Colombo, Premadasa said India-Sri Lanka relations should not be viewed purely through the prism of diplomacy, but as a partnership shaped by shared geography, history, culture and economic destiny. "Our destinies are inextricably linked," he said, stressing that coope
As India recently announced a $450-million "reconstruction package" for Sri Lanka to help the island nation recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, has praised India's long-standing support to Sri Lanka, saying its con