India and Brunei held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi, discussing military exchanges, maritime security, HADR, capacity building and industry collaboration. Both sides signed the ToR and agreed to deepen defence ties and pursue a structu
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to a stable, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific, the Quad convened the 4th Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday.
According to the Navy, INS Gharial, LCU 54 LCU 51and LCU 57 have been tasked with transporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) stores to affected regions across Sri Lanka.
The United States hosted the fourth annual Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Tabletop Exercise and Strategic Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 2-5, bringing together officials from the US, Australia, India and Japan to strengthen our disaster-response capabil
The ongoing India-Nepal Joint Exercise SURYAKIRAN marked a significant milestone over the past two days with a dedicated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capsule conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). As per the release, the module showcased precision
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
A special contingent of the Indian Army has arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday so as to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the island country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilized aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding lives and extending timely assista
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
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.