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Sri Lankan President thanks PM Modi for "steadfast support" under Op Sagar
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked PM Narendra Modi on X for India's prompt support after recent severe weather, saying aid under the SAGAR-BANDHU initiative shows strong partnership and goodwill between the two nations.
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India ramps up rescue, medical support in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India is helping Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah by sending NDRF rescue teams, a field hospital with medical staff, and naval ships carrying relief supplies. Operations include evacuations, medical care, and search efforts, as both countries work together under India's Neighbourhood First
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Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army, NDRF teams work round the clock for HADR ops in
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With Operation Sagar Bandhu in full swing, India has been assisting Sri Lanka with humanitarian aid and assistance as the country reels under the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah. The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka mentioned how a field hospital will be deployed and also shared how NDRF
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TVK's Vijay urges caution, blames drainage failures for rain havoc in Tami
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Vijay said the disruption to normal life was the result of inadequate implementation of stormwater and drainage infrastructure.
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All schools in Puducherry shut due to heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the heavy rainfall warning caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Education Minister A. Namachivayam announced that all government, government-aided, and private schools in Puducherry will be closed today.
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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Sri Lanka thanks India, urges visitors to help island rebuild after Cyclon
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka's High Commissioner thanked India for its fast help after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 410 people and caused massive damage. She praised Operation Sagar Bandhu and urged Indians to keep visiting Sri Lanka to support recovery, while PM Modi assured continued assistance.
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"Yet another attempt to spread anti-India misinformation": MEA on Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India rejected Pakistan's claim that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, saying the request was approved within hours. Pakistan alleged India tried to block the flight, while social media questioned expiry dates on Pakistan's relief packages. Meanwhil
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WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
WHO has released USD 175,000 to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding, displacement and damage nationwide. The funds will deploy medical teams, strengthen disease surveillance and ensure essential health services, as Sri Lanka seeks international help following a stat
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Indian Army deploys Integrated Task Force to restore essential services in
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Army has sent a high-readiness relief task force to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah, saying it aims to provide critical aid and restore services. ADG PI said the mission reflects India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" princi
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Tamil Nadu: Red alert in Chennai, other districts, heavy spells triggered
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts, as heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah are expected in the state.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Schools, colleges shut today in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ka
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade, IAS, announced that all educational institutions in the district would observe a holiday on December 2 in view of the weather alerts.
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