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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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BNM slams US loan, calls it boost to Pakistan's oppression in Balochistan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has strongly denounced the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank's decision to provide $1.25 billion in financing for the Reko Diq mining project, warning that the funding will tighten Pakistan's control over Balochistan and intensify state-led repression in the pro
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Thai-Cambodia clashes force civilians to seek shelters away from home
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In one such attack, Cambodia accused Thai soldiers of violating international humanitarian law by firing on civilians in Prey Chan village in Banteay Meanchey province.
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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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Following directives of UAE President, UAE announces $550 million for UN's
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN's Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), which aims to raise US$33 billion in 2026 to support approximately 135 million people across 23 humanitarian ope
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India, Bangladesh repatriate fishermen in coordinated humanitarian exchang
Updated : 3 months ago IST
India and Bangladesh completed a coordinated humanitarian exchange of fishermen on Tuesday, with both sides repatriating those who had inadvertently crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing.
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Cyclone Ditwah: US provides immediate USD 2 million emergency assistance t
Updated : 3 months 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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Indian Army accelerates bridge restoration, medical aid in Sri Lanka under
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of Indian Army has commenced retrieval and de-launching operations of the damaged Puliyampokkanai Bridge at Jaffna. Indian Army is assisting the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka by employing a wheeled excavator for de-launching bridge panels.
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India calls for "free, fair and inclusive" elections in Myanmar, backs tra
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India urged Myanmar to ensure "free, fair and inclusive" elections as concerns grow over limited voting areas and lack of transparency. Human Rights Watch warned the polls will not be credible. Myanmar remains in conflict, with many opposition leaders jailed since the 2021 coup.
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