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India distributes assistance kits, restores bridge in Sri Lanka post Cyclo
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ditwah had affected Kolonnawa suburb of Colombo and the Bhaktivedanta Children's Home 'Gokulam' in Wattala.
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Indian Army contingent departs for India-UAE joint military exercise DESER
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
An Indian Army contingent has left for the UAE to take part in the India-UAE joint exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II in Abu Dhabi, aimed at enhancing interoperability and defence cooperation through urban warfare training, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism operations.
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Indian Army steps up efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka, begins
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Engineer Task Force is currently holding four sets of Bailey bridges, airlifted by C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, for the restoration of disrupted connectivity. In addition, the task force is equipped with pneumatic boats, outboard motors, HESCO bags and new-generation equipment
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UAE relief teams conclude humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 months ago IST
UAE relief teams have concluded their humanitarian mission in the Republic of Sri Lanka as part of the urgent response launched by the United Arab Emirates, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides th
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Sri Lanka: Indian HC Santosh Jha visits Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas, bri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha visited the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah on Friday and was briefed by the local authorities on the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region. He also paid respect to Mahanayake Theros of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters and
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CWIT contributes LKR 100 million towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclon
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on Saturday contributed LKR 100 million towards the rebuilding of Sri Lanka, as the country works to restore normalcy following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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Foreign Secy Vikram Misri hands over essential medicines to Sri Lanka to h
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Official MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X about the meeting, writing about the assistance provided under Operation Sagar Bandhu, "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne, and reiterated India's steadfast commitment to continued support
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Op Sagar Bandhu: India extends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after cyclone
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In keeping with India's Neighbourhood First policy, Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Sri Lanka affected by the devastating cyclone Ditwah.
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Indian Army highlights joint humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka under Opera
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Indian Army, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, has provided extensive medical assistance to affected citizens in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, helping more than 5,000 patients, according to Lt Col Jagneet Gill, Contingent Commander of the Indian Army team.
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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, 1 week 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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