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Cyclone Ditwah inundates 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka; 2.3 million pe
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Cyclone Ditwah has caused one of the largest flood events in Sri Lanka's recent history, submerging 1.1 million hectares, roughly 20 per cent of the country's land mass, and directly exposing 2.3 million people to cyclone-driven flooding, according the United Nations Development Programme (U
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Sri Lanka: Over 750 religious places damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah; inter-
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The trail of destruction in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah has damaged around 764 religious places- Buddhist temples, churches and mosques, Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday.
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Cyclone Ditwah: US provides immediate USD 2 million emergency assistance t
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended gratitude to the United States for the immediate USD million emergency assistance and the deployment of C-130 to aid in humanitarian operations in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
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Indian Army accelerates bridge restoration, medical aid in Sri Lanka under
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of Indian Army has commenced retrieval and de-launching operations of the damaged Puliyampokkanai Bridge at Jaffna. Indian Army is assisting the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka by employing a wheeled excavator for de-launching bridge panels.
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Sri Lankan MP meets Indian envoy, hails India's continued support under Op
Updated : 3 months ago IST
During the meeting, the High Commissioner reiterated that India would continue to support the people of Sri Lanka in their rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu rebuilds links, restores lives in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"#OperationSagarBandhu rebuilding connectivity!@adgpi Engineers, together with @Sri_Lanka_Army Engineers and the Road Development Authority, have begun removing the damaged bridge on the Paranthan-Karachchi-Mullaitivu (A35) road in Kilinochchi. This joint effort marks another step toward
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Tamil Nadu sends 1,000 tonnes of relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Op
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Tamil Nadu has dispatched around 1,000 tonnes of essential food items and clothing to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help mitigate shortages caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the High Commission of India in Colombo said on Sunday.
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Key roads, routes now accessible: Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka welc
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, it said, "Sri Lanka is rising stronger and looks forward to welcoming Indian tourists, who make up the largest number of visitors to the island. Key roads and routes are now accessible, making travel across the island easier for visitors."
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Sri Lanka issues fresh alerts as Cyclone Ditwah toll climbs to 627
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as relentless rains continued to pound regions already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, pushing the nationwide death toll to 627
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Op Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army's Field Hospital treats over 1250 people in S
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
As India's efforts towards rescue and relief continue in full swing in Sri Lanka, the Indian Army shared that its field hospital has treated over 1250 people, conducted major emergency surgeries and inducted three Bailey Bridges to accelerate relief efforts and support restoration of crit
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Death toll rises to 627, several hundred missing after Cyclone Ditwah's fu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
As Sri Lanka reels under the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the death toll has soared to 627, with several hundred people still missing, Daily Mirror reported on Sunday citing the the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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India reiterates support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah as High Commiss
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
During the meeting, High Commissioner Jha briefed the leaders on India's response to Sri Lanka's ongoing crisis and reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to stand by Sri Lanka during its resurgence.
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