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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant used in rescue
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The EAM added that the helicopters had Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard.
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Chennai Airport cancels 47 flights for tomorrow as Tamil Nadu braces for C
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Cyclone Ditwah approached closer to the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, 47 flights scheduled for Sunday have been cancelled at Chennai Airport due to the threat of heavy rain. Of the 47 flights, 36 are domestic, and 11 are international.
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India's swift aid to Sri Lanka sets "template for region": Former Sri Lank
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI about Operation Sagar Bandhu, Sabry said that India's rapid response has set a template for regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Praising India's efforts, he highlighted their crucial support during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis and recent Cyclone Ditwah re
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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Air Force to begin evacuation flights from Colombo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Air Force will begin evacuation flights from Colombo at 5 AM on Tuesday to bring stranded Indian passengers back home, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday.
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Air India issues travel advisory for Cyclone Ditwah
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Air India on Saturday issued a travel advisory on the possible disruption in flight operations due to heavy rain and strong winds resulting from Cyclone Ditwah
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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Mission assists stranded passengers at Colombo Airp
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The High Commission of India in Colombo said it is providing support to Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport as severe air traffic disruptions continue to affect flights.
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IMD issues red warning in parts of TN, Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approaches closer to the coastal areas.
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Sri Lanka declares emergency as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, 130 remain missi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The gazette notification has been issued in the aftermath of the mass destruction left behind by Cyclone Ditwah.
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India sets up emergency help desk in Colombo to assist citizens hit by Cyc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has set up an emergency help desk at Colombo's airport to assist Indians affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Distressed citizens can contact +94 773727832 for support, and the mission is providing food and water to stranded passengers.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu govt makes arrangements for food, shelter for 1
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Panneerselvam said that inspections were conducted under the supervision of the District Collector to ensure public safety amid heavy rainfall. He added that arrangements have been made to provide accommodation and food for more than one lakh people in the district.
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"27 tons of relief material delivered to Sri Lanka, more on the way," says
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent another IAF IL-76 aircraft to Colombo with "9 tons relief material" and "2 Urban Search & Rescue Teams comprising 80 NDRF personnel." Jaishankar said a total of 27 tonnes of aid has been delivered so far under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with more assistance on the way.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF IL-76 arrives in Sri Lanka with 80 NDRF person
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent 80 NDRF personnel, equipment and naval relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help Sri Lanka, which is facing severe flooding and landslides after Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lankan authorities have warned of an "unprecedented disaster situation" as river levels continue to rise.
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