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India sends more naval ships to Sri Lanka with relief supplies under Opera
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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.
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US hosts Quad HADR Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu to strengthen disaster-re
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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
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OP Sagar Bandhu: India sets up fully operational field hospital in Sri Lan
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India's ongoing humanitarian assistance initiative, Operation Sagar Bandhu, has taken a major step forward as an Indian medical team establishes a fully operational field hospital in Sri Lanka's Mahiyanganaya, near Kandy, to support communities affected on the ground, as the island nation de
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India-Nepal joint military Exercise SURYAKIRAN strengthens combined HADR p
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India provides assistance to restore road connecti
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India continues its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka through coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, due to which more than 400 people were also killed in the island nation.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Air Force C-17 airlifts a 65-ton Bailey Bri
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka on November 28, has unleashed severe flooding, heavy rainfall and landslides across Lanka, resulting in widespread destruction in several districts. In a swift response to the crisis, India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver ur
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UAE allocates USD 15 million to UNHCR for Sudan response
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Arab Emirates announced today the allocation of USD 15 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of its humanitarian response for Sudan and neighbouring countries, during the UNHCR Pledging Conference for the 2026 Global Appeal.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army contingent lands in Sri Lanka for huma
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sr
Updated : 3 months, 1 week 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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India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka; rejects 'b
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
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Indian Air Force evacuates 57 stranded people in Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Di
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The IAF also delivered 2.5 tons of rations at Keagalle.
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India's swift aid to Sri Lanka sets "template for region": Former Sri Lank
Updated : 3 months, 2 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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